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After its inaugural event in 2024, CSPC-Storetec evolves To further advance the retail industry through technology -oriented strategies. The 2025 event will take place from October 27 to 29 in Plano, Texas, bringing together industry leaders, retailers and technology suppliers to collaborate in the future of convenience.
The US convenience industry of $ 860 billion is in the process of rapid transformation as digital technology reshape the way consumers are committed, buy and interact with brands. With more than 150,000 convenience stores serving 160 million daily customers, retailers must navigate consumption expectations, new competitive pressures and emerging technologies to remain relevant.
C -store operators are increasingly investing in digital loyalty programs, mobile payments, merchandising and automation focused on artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operations and create purchasing experiences without friction without friction. At the same time, Retail media networksThe monetization of data and the personalization led by AI unlock new sources of income. However, many retailers are still struggling with fragmented technology stacks, limited data strategies and the need for interfunctional collaboration between marketing, IT and operations.
C-Storetec conducts the costs, serving as a first industry platform to accelerate technological adoption, connect retail leaders with emerging solutions and shape the future of retail sales of convenience.
The advisory council extends
To meet these challenges and stimulate a significant change, C-Storetec expanded his advisory council to 28 leaders, bringing together retailers, technology leaders and industry experts who have committed to helping industry.
The members of the Advisory Council come from the following companies: for example America, GPM, Kwiktrip, Racetrac, Parker’s Kitchen, Jackson’s, Cefco, H&S, Rutter’s, Weigel’s, Wills Group, TXB, Chestnut Market, Stinker, United Pacific, Chevron, Travel Centers of America, MAPCO Express, Philip 66, Refuel, Altria and by Retail.
In 2025, C-Storetec will present five dedicated committees focused on the main areas focused on technology:
- Digital marketing – Take advantage of customer data, AI, loyalty capacities and omnichannel personalization to improve commitment.
- Merchandise – Use predictive analysis and automation to optimize stocks, prices, promotions and digital innovation at the shelf.
- Food service – Exploration of cooking automation, intelligent control systems and digital menu innovations.
- Digitized stores – Examine the payment without friction, store operations powered by IoT and managing the workforce focused on AI.
- Talent and labor – Take the way technology can recruit, keep and develop the next generation of leaders in convenience.
This structure led by the Advisory Council guarantees that C-Storetec will provide retailers with exploitable ideas, case studies in the real world and collaborative discussions to help them adopt and effectively integrate emerging technologies.
“The pace of innovation in the retail sale of convenience has never been faster, and C-Storetec is at the forefront to help retailers sail in this digital transformation,” said Art Sebastian, CEO of Nexchaptter and president of C-Storetec Advisory Board. “We are not only talking about technology; We give retailers a roadmap for the implementation of solutions that stimulate efficiency, increase profitability and improve customer experience. With our broad advisory advice and our committee structure, C-Storetec 2025 will be our most impactful event to date. ”
Commitment to leadership in retail technology is strengthened
The success of C-Storetec underlines the need for the industry of a dedicated forum focused only on technology and innovation.
Amanda Buehner, executive vice-president of retail at Informa Connect, CSP The parent company, said “CSP is delighted to associate itself with Nexchapter and to carry out the load to shape the future of technology for commercial convenience. The industry is evolving quickly and we are committed to providing retailers with the ideas, partnerships and strategies they need to stay ahead. C-Storetec is a unique event that brings together the most brilliant minds of retail and technology, and we are delighted to rely on the success of last year to make 2025 even more transformer. »»
With an improved format, more in-depth discussions and an emphasis on technological activation, C-Storetec 2025 is positioned to be an essential event for retailers who seek to solve their activities, accelerate digital transformation and unlock new income flows thanks to technological innovation.
For more information, registration and event updates, visit https://informaconnect.com/c-storetec/event-info/
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