Fueling the Future: Strategies to Grow in an Evolving C-Store Industry

Convenience stores are redefining their traditional strategies as consumers move away from tobacco products, vehicles become more fuel-efficient, and operational costs escalate. To help offset this, retailers are shifting their investment towards foodservice, while aiming to better accommodate consumer preferences and compete against quick-serve restaurants.

How can suppliers and manufacturers align with this structural shift? Join CRC on Tuesday, March 19 at 2:00 pm ET for our Convenience Store Webinar to find out.

During this session, we’ll explore our latest insights across the convenience store industry, focused on the prepared food and beverage business. We’ll also talk through key trends for public C-store chains, including Casey’s, Murphy USA, Circle K, and ARKO Corp.

Other discussion points include:

2024 industry growth outlook
Consumer health and traffic
Menu and product innovation
Promotional efforts and value messaging
Loyalty programs
New store builds and remodels

The goal of this webinar is to provide suppliers and manufacturers with actionable ideas to better navigate the evolving C-store landscape and position your foodservice business for long-term success.

Attendees can expect 45 minutes of prepared remarks and 15 minutes for Q&A with the CRC team.

About the Presenter

Adrienne Moncrief

Executive Director, Foodservice Council

Cleveland Research Company

Adrienne is the Executive Director of the Foodservice Council at Cleveland Research Company, focused on writing research and hosting events. Adrienne is responsible for industry trend analysis and product development across the restaurant, distribution, non-commercial, and convenience store foodservice channels, with the goal of providing business intelligence and actionable insights for manufacturers.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Writing and Strategic Communication and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Josh Spicher

Market Research Associate, Foodservice

Cleveland Research Company

Josh is a Market Research Associate at Cleveland Research Company. He is focused on gathering insights for the manufacturer and supplier community across convenience stores, non-commercial, and distribution channels. Josh holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and graduated from Grove City College.