What Top Retailers Do Differently

Expanding your store count comes with big decisions. This session explores the pros and cons of acquisitions, new builds, and remodels, along with insights on financing, market research, cultural fit, and finding the right opportunities. Attendees will also hear real-world lessons learned from operators on what happens after the deal closes and how to set a growth strategy up for long-term success.

Pinnacle Oil & Gas Holdings, Inc.

Irfan Tejani

CEO & President

What does it take to modernize a large, complex retail and travel center operation while keeping customers at the center of every decision? This session explores the strategies, technologies, and operational approaches driving growth and transformation. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for improving efficiency, enhancing customer experiences, and scaling innovation.

NCR Voyix

Nick East

Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer

Pilot Travel Centers LLC

Andy Lupo

Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer

This data-driven session will review key industry performance, operational and financial metrics from the proprietary NACS C-Store Exchange (CSX) database. Find out what the numbers revealed for the first half of the year, and what the remainder could look like as we head into 2027. By leveraging NACS benchmarking data, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of their competitive position and how to use this information to make data-driven decisions.

NACS

Chris Rapanick

Managing Director, NACS Research