Agenda

September 18–20, 2024 · Fort Worth, TX

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  • September 18, 2024


  • September 19, 2024


  • September 20, 2024


  • Transportation is provided to and from the Tarrant Area Food Bank and will depart from the host hotel at 12:30pm central.

    Giving back is a huge part of convenience store culture! In honor of the area we're visiting for this year's CStore Momentum, we invite conference attendees to volunteer with us as a way to kick off the event. Together, we will offer a few hours of support at the Tarrant Area Food Bank Distribution Center. This center plays a crucial role in sorting, inspecting, and repacking donated food products, which are then distributed to partner organizations across a 13-county area. The impact of Quality Control volunteers is significant, as they contribute to ensuring that our neighbors in need receive safe and high-quality food. 

    Volunteer responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

    • Sorting cans, grocery items, and packaged meats 
    • Preparing boxes
    • Operating manual pallet jacks 
    • Sweeping and mopping 
    • Pallet wrapping using shrink wrap 
    • Transporting cardboard to the onsite compactor 

    Volunteers should be capable of standing for extended periods and lifting weights ranging from 30 to 40 pounds. 

    Learn more about the Tarrant Area Food Bank. 

    Where
    Bus departs from Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle

  • Join us for a networking reception with fellow attendees as we kick off the event!
    Where
    Jackdaw Restaurant at Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle

  • The Texas Motor Speedway and our host hotel are approximately 20 - 25 minutes from both the historical Fort Worth Stockyards and Downtown Fort Worth. Both of these western charmers offer a wide variety of dining options and cultural features you don't want to miss!

  • Store Tour Schedule 

    9:30am Depart the Texas Motor Speedway 
    10:15am - 10:35am Visit a brand new Allsups location (Aubrey, TX)
    10:45am - 11:05am Visit a legacy Allsups location (Pilot Point, TX)
    11:30am - 11:50am Visit a new Allsups Express location (Denton, TX)
    12:15pm - 1:00pm Visit the Allsups concession locations at the Texas Motor Speedway (TMS)

    Store Tour Details 

    Please note exact timing and locations are subject to change
    Bus transportation is provided for all attendees
    Lunch is provided by Allsups at their TMS concession locations 


  • More convenience store chains are taking the leap into private-label lines. Yesway debuted its private-label line in 2018 and was most recently honored as one of the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s 2023 Salute to Excellence award winners for store brand innovation. Yesway shares lessons learned, benefits gained and key considerations when launching a private-label line, such as whether to use your c-store brand name on the packaging or introduce a special private-label brand.

  • This session will offer all attendees the ability to participate in (2) two 45-minute round table discussions. Each round table will have an assigned "burning issue" to discuss with your peers attending this event. The same four discussion topics will be offered in both round one and round two, allowing participants to participate in (2) two topics of their choosing.

    Click here to review the 2024 Exchange Topics.


  • Effective leadership involves a myriad of skillsets that when properly combined and executed creates a dynamic leader that can take their teams to levels never thought possible. It involves accountability; communication; mentorship and coaching skills; time management prowess; and the ability to adapt and change course when thrown a curveball. Such challenges will amplify the strengths and weaknesses of the leader and in their ability to navigate through problem solving and decision making. Effective leadership turns challenges into opportunities by creating a team that collaborates on solutions rather than finger pointing.

    Each attendee will also leave with a copy of John Matthew's book, Game-Changing Strategies for Retailers. In Game-Changing Strategies for Retailers, Matthews walks readers through the key elements of founding, maintaining, and growing a small business. Starting with an overview of the nature of small businesses, Matthews demonstrates the importance of business planning and the intricacies of daily operations, merchandising, marketing, real estate, and capital management.


  • As more c-stores venture into foodservice and look to compete with quick-service restaurants, the quality of c-store cuisine is rising. Panelists share how they’re elevating their menus and improving food quality and convenience for customers, and the benefits they’re seeing. Plus, what retailers must consider when looking to upgrade their food offering. This session will focus on operators from Texas!

  • In the ever-evolving convenience store industry, fostering customer engagement and loyalty is essential for both small and large chains. Join us for an insightful session on loyalty programs featuring representatives from diverse retail backgrounds. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the different approaches and strategies that have proven effective for small chains versus large chains, and actionable steps they can take to enhance their own loyalty initiatives. Our speakers will discuss their unique strategies for fostering customer loyalty, covering both established and emerging approaches in the retail sector.



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