Tomorrow's winners won't be defined by the technologies they adopt, but by how well they're prepared for continual change. The retailers who thrive won't be chasing the next technology—they'll be building the capabilities that turns new technologies into a competitive advantage. This year's Roadmap explores those capabilities.
Strategic Advisor, Strategic Initiatives
NACS
Gray Taylor literally grew up in the convenience store industry with the opening of the family’s first convenience store in 1963. Involved in the family business, comprised of 87 stores, Gray gained experience in all phases of convenience store and…
Senior Manager, Product
CHS Inc. (Cenex)
CHS is a diversified global agribusiness cooperative owned by farmers and local cooperatives across the United States. It’s 10,000-plus dedicated employees around the globe have a singular purpose: Creating connections to empower agriculture. As the…
Executive Director
Conexxus
Linda Toth is the Executive Director for Conexxus, a dynamic non-profit for the convenience and retail fuels industry that is driven by its visionary and passionate members. Conexxus advocates for the industry’s needs and successes by championing…
Chief Technology Officer
Yesway
Robert Hampton serves as the Chief Technology Officer for Yesway, a convenience store chain with over 450 locations across seven states. Yesway was formed in 2015 to acquire, build, improve, and operate a portfolio of convenience stores in suburban…
