The Future of Convenience

FCG Lion Place Canning, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was selected number two in the Insight Research 2024 ‘Best Foodvenience Store in the World’ competition! Hear from Claudio Reboredo, partner at FGC Fuels Marketing, about the award-winning site featuring multiple food offers in the thoughtfully designed, modern destination that caters to the diverse needs of today's motorists. Founded in 2014 by three former multinational executives, FGC has rapidly transformed the market. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, FGC has expanded its network to include 15 strategically located retail sites. Many thanks to the competition sponsors Invenco by GVR, The Moseley Group, and The Coca-Cola Company!

Related Links:

Lion Place Canning Entry Video and Photos: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/entries/lion-place-canning-buenos-aires-argentina

‘The Best Foodvenience Store in the World’ 2024: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/foodvenience

With special guest:

Claudio Reboredo, Partner, FGC Fuels Marketing

Hosted by:

Dan Munford and Carolyn Schnare

The search for the 2025 "Best EV Hub in the World" has begun at Insight Research. We are revisiting this popular 2024 episode about the competition with Mark Morelli, president and CEO of Vontier. We discussed the ongoing energy transition and the importance of providing EV drivers with efficient charging solutions and amenities. From the complexities of investment to the evolving consumer experience, this episode illustrates how technology, sustainability, and consumer choice are shaping the future of transportation.

Learn more about The 2025 Best EV Hub in the World Competition: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/evhub

With special guest:

Mark Morelli, President and CEO, Vontier

Hosted by:

Dan Munford and Carolyn Schnare

U.S.A.'s Dash In, located in Chantilly, Virginia, was selected in the top 3 in the Insight Research 2024 ‘Best Foodvenience Store in the World’ competition! Hear from Blackie Wills, president and CEO of The Wills Group, about the big win, the importance of foodservice, and modern store design soon to be rolled out across many locations. Many thanks to the competition sponsors Invenco by GVR, The Moseley Group, and The Coca-Cola Company!

Related Links:

Dash In Entry Video and Photos: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/entries/dash-in-chantilly-virginia-usa/

Shop Talk Live Video: Enhancing customer experience with Dash In: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/features/enhancing-customer-experience-with-dash-in/

‘The Best Foodvenience Store in the World’ 2024: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/foodvenience/

With special guest:

Blackie Wills, President and CEO, The Wills Group

Hosted by:

Frank Gleeson and Carolyn Schnare

Reitan Convenience Lithuania CEO Saulius Zilenas explains Lithuania's fast-growing expansion including opening the country’s first retail EV charging hub. Discover how the Narvesen and Caffeine brands lead with unique designs, community-focused expansions, and innovative EV hub concepts.

With special guest:

Saulius Zilenas, CEO, Reitan Convenience Lithuania

Hosted by:

Carolyn Schnare and Dan Munford

Alltown Fresh’s Chef shares how the brand redefines convenience stores with fresh, chef-crafted meals and a focus on hospitality. Discover how Alltown Fresh brings restaurant-quality food to the traditional fuel stop experience.

With special guest:

Jason Lord, Chef, Alltown Fresh

Hosted by:

Carolyn Schnare and Nick Scherzer

In this special episode, hear which stores have been selected as the top 3 Foodvenience Stores in the World in 2024! After the winner reveal, stick around to hear about the stores and what makes them exceptional. Many thanks to the competition sponsors Invenco by GVR, The Moseley Group, and The Coca-Cola Company!

Read more and watch winner videos: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/foodvenience/

With special guests:

Dan Munford, Frank Gleeson and Nick Scherzer

Hosted by:

Carolyn Schnare

Get an insider’s perspective on how top retailers like Rutter's, Wawa, Sheetz, and 7-Eleven are revolutionizing foodservice with cutting-edge kitchen tech, merchandising and lightning-fast service. Whether you're passionate about retail innovation or curious about the future of convenience, this episode is packed with insights and surprises. Carolyn, Nick and Karl Hodgson, MD of Adande Refrigeration, share their behind-the-scenes experiences from the recent Insight Market Focus event in Pennsylvania and the bustling NACS Show in Las Vegas.

With special guest:

Karl Hodgson, Managing Director, Adande Refrigeration

Hosted by:

Carolyn Schnare and Nick Scherzer

What do you call a station for charging EVs? Energy Stations! Erik Anker and Daniel Campos from ST1’s E-Mobility team talk about ST1’s journey in EV charging infrastructure across Nordic countries.

Related Links:

Watch ST1's entry video for the Insight 2024 Best EV Hub in the World competition: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/highway-entries-best-ev-hub-in-the-world-2024/st1-lonelier-norway

With special guests:

Erik Anker, Business Development Manager, ST1 and Daniel Campos, eMobility Analyst, ST1

Hosted by:

Nick Scherzer and Carolyn Schnare

'The Best Foodvenience Store in the World' 2024 competition is near its finale! The judge's top stores will be announced on October 2 and voting will be open to the industry through November 7 at https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/foodvenience.

The international competition is presented by Insight Research, together with Invenco by GVR, and sponsored by The Moseley Group and The Coca-Cola Company. The winner will be announced on November 7, 2024.

Related Links:

The Best Foodvenience in the World 2024: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/foodvenience

Follow Global Convenience Store Focus on LinkedIn for Big Announcements: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-convenience-store-focus-ltd

Hosted by:

Carolyn Schnare and Dan Munford

With special guests:

Frank Gleeson, Board Member, Insight Research and Elaine P. Kanak, Chief Marketing Officer, Gilbarco Veeder-Root & Invenco by GVR

What happens when convenience meets customizable foodservice? In this episode, we talked with Martin Stilhoff, strategy & innovation food manager at Q8 Denmark and Daniel Baven, CEO of Noahs Global about their innovative approach to food on demand. With a focus on digital platforms and customer experience, Q8 and Noahs are setting the stage for what could be the next big shift in foodvenience, combining speed, quality, and technology to meet modern consumer demands.

With special guests:

Martin Stilhoff, Strategy & Innovation Food Manager, Q8 and Daniel Baven, CEO of Noahs Global

Hosted by:

Dan Munford and Carolyn Schnare

Related Links:

https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/features/q8-denmark-raises-the-bar-in-c-retail-with-noahs-global-kitchen-concept/

https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/features/q8-denmarks-multi-brand-smart-kitchen-is-a-revolutionary-new-concept