Convenience Store Decisions

Personalize Your CStore Connections Experience!
Choose the topic that resonates most with you 👇

At CStore Connections, April 19–21 in Jacksonville, Fla., our Burning Issue Exchanges give you the chance to dive into the conversations shaping the convenience retail industry today. Attendees pick one of four topic-focused rooms per round and engage in candid, peer-driven discussions on real experiences, shared challenges, and actionable solutions to bring back to their business.

🔥 Day 1: Rounds 1 & 2
- Balancing Tech With Customer Experiences | Tyler Grubbs, RaceTrac
- Investing in Food Programs | Joy Almekies, Global Partners
- Labor Crisis Strategies: Hiring, Retention & Workforce Optimization | Lesley Segadelli, Stinker Stores
- CBD, THC & Functional Beverages: What’s Your Strategy? | Lindsay Griffith, Inconvenience Inc. (GasSpot)

🔥 Day 2: Rounds 3 & 4
- Order Ahead, Delivery & Data: Driving Foodservice Growth | Lenny Smith, Crosby’s
- Navigating M&A: Integration Challenges & Culture Building | Jon Rier, Refuel
- Succession Planning for Leadership Teams | Brent Mouton, Hit-N-Run Food Stores
- Mentorship Matters: How to Find—and Become—a Great Mentor | Angela Pimental, RaceTrac

Expect honest insights and real-world takeaways tailored to you.

Secure your spot for CStore Connections 2026 today! Register here: https://www.cstoreconnections.com/

🌟 Industry Leader Spotlight (Advertorial) 🌟

Through iconic and beloved brands, Mars, Incorporated continuously evolves to stay culturally relevant and meet consumer preferences.

Learn more about Mars: https://leadership.cstoredecisions.com/mars-incorporated/

Register now for CStore Connections! The event will take place in Jacksonville from April 19-21.

Registration Now Open for CStore Connections Registration has officially opened for the CStore Connections conference, taking place this year from April 19-21 in Jacksonville, Fla. The event will bring together industry professionals from all corners of […]

🌟 Industry Leader Spotlight (Advertorial) 🌟

One of the world’s largest confectionery companies, Perfetti van Melle's brands in the USA include Airheads, Mentos, Chupa Chups, Trident, Dentyne, and Bubblicious. Learn more: https://leadership.cstoredecisions.com/perfetti-van-melle/