Pick a timekeeper! Someone set an alarm for 2:25pm. This will be your 5-minute warning.
Start with Question One.
Additional Guidance
If no one offers to start, the person who most recently put fuel in their vehicle will go first!
After question one, the conversation should flow organically. Participants are encouraged to raise their own questions to the group or you can select from the additional questions listed as needed.
This is meant to be an open, organic dialogue. There is no time limit per question or requirement to complete all questions.
At 2:30pm we have a 30-minute coffee/networking break, and the next session is back in the ballroom at 3:00pm.
Question One
What do you see as the most pressing challenge/opportunity in convenience retailing today? Why and what have you/your chain done to work through it?
Additional Discussion Questions
What innovative approaches or strategies have you implemented in your work that others might find valuable?
How do you think we can better collaborate or share resources within our industry/community?
What are some lessons learned from recent projects or initiatives that you would like to share with others?
What barriers or obstacles do you encounter in your work, and how do you overcome them?
What ethical considerations or challenges do you think our industry faces, and how can we address them?
What are your thoughts on the balance between tradition and innovation in our industry/community?
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in convenience retailing?