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Convenience Retailing University

Feb. 28 - March 1, 2024 | Nashville, TN

The ONLY Conference Dedicated to Convenience Category Managers

Convenience Retailing University delivers cutting-edge insights and trends, superior networking, and impactful category-focused educational opportunities during a high-impact three days at a high-end resort conducive to learning and bonding. Registration is complimentary to category managers.

Agenda   Speakers   Sponsors  
Inspiring categories are key to a convenience store’s success. Convenience Retailing University (CRU) is not about rehashing the old. It’s about new approaches to drive your core categories, new ways to integrate technology and new research to understand the fickle consumer. Learn from thought leaders and industry experts who can help you prepare for the next digital wave.

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More than 300 category managers, buyers and decision makers connect at CRU to forge meaningful business relationships that help us build better, smarter convenience stores. Secure your spot today!
50+Speakers
400+Attendees

Speakers CRU

James
Fortescue

Senior Category Manager
bp

Chuck
Ulie

Editor
CSP

Leanna
Marett

Senior Category Manager - Roller Grill, Nachos & Condiments
7-Eleven

Billy
Colemire

Vice President, Marketing & Brand
Stinker Stores

Hannah
Hammond

Senior Editor
CSP

Billy
Colemire

Vice President, Marketing & Brand
Stinker Stores

Gary
Evans

Category Manager - Snacks/Candy
Circle K

Kevin
Majewski

Senior Category Manager - Cigarettes
7-Eleven, Inc.

Bonnie
Herzog

Managing Director and Senior Consumer Analyst
Goldman Sachs

Kyle
Gustafson

Vice President, eCommerce
McLane Company

Dawn
Boulanger

Vice President, Marketing
Tri Star Energy

Corey
Nicely

Category Manager - Cooler
Pilot Company

Nathan
Arnold

Director of Marketing
Duchess

Justin
Mitchell

Vice President of IT
Refuel Operating Company

Derek
Gaskins

Chief Marketing Officer
Yesway

Joe
Brumfield

Senior Category Manager - Beverages
Tex-Best Travel Centers

Richard
Poye

Head of Development
Food Trends Think Tank

Jessica
Williams

Founder & CEO
Food Forward Thinking LLC

Bryen
Bloomfield

Category Manager
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores

Nik
Modi

Managing Director
RBC Capital Markets

Donna
Hood Crecca

Principal
Technomic

Brad
Connell

Senior Category Manager COS
bp

Abbey
Lewis

Vice President of Content Strategy
Informa Connect

Don
Caudill

Category Manager
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores

Matt
High

Senior Sales Manager
Sheetz

Eros
Fleming

Director of Convenience Retailing and Fuel
Punchh, a PAR Technology Company

Krister
Hampton

Senior Manager Industry Engagement
Altria Group Distribution Co

Mitch
Morrison

Vice President, Retailer Relations & Event Content Director
Informa Connect

Mitch
Morrison

Vice President, Retailer Relations & Event Content Director
Informa Connect

Art
Sebastian

CEO
Nexchapter LLC

Kim
Cuellar, PhD

Director of Trade Marketing
BeatBox Beverages

Holly
MacFarlane

Category Manager
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores

Kiley
Schranze

Assortment Manager
Wawa, Inc.

Peter
Rasmussen

Founder and CEO
Convenience and Energy Advisors

Summer
Daniels

Category Manager
MAPCO

Anila
Siraj

EV Practice Lead
Impact 21

Noah
Sanders

Director of Retail Technology
High's of Baltimore

Kate
Weisman

Category Manager- Foodservice
EG America

Doug
Stephens

Author and Founder
Retail Prophet

Beth
Barron

Category Manager
MAPCO

Michelle
Patterson

Vice President, Marketing and Communications
McLane Company

Jeffry
Harrison

Co-Founder and President
Rovertown

Don
Burke

Senior Vice President
Management Science Associates

Jason
Read

Director of Store Operations
Wawa Food Markets     

Kera
Gilmer

Senior Category Manager
Top Star Express

Damian
Wyatt

Director of Merchandise Sales and Category Management
MAPCO Express, Inc.

Kendra
Bennett

Chief Marketing Officer
Honey Bunchie, LLC

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