As senior editor of Convenience Store Petroleum (CSP) magazine, Mr. Abcede has covered a breadth of issues during his 30-plus years in the industry, ranging from mergers-and-acquisition news to operational strategies and trends. Most recently, he has specialized in retail technology and the tobacco category. In addition to writing, he has developed and led CSP workshops, webinars and panels, as well as produced video, social media and retailer events.
Sessions for Angel Abcede
Tuesday, February 18
3:45pm
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4:30pm
Track: Behind the Counter
Location: Iris-Muses, 8th floorTrends & Data: Navigate Change: How understanding new product innovation, and the emerging threat of further regulation, can help retailers plan for the future
As the FDA continues its focus on flavors, e-cigarettes and cigars, this presentation will offer more background on new FDA leadership and objectives, and how that tenure with the regulatory body will shape the future of this vital category. This discussion will cover how retailers can grapple with that uncertainty, all while properly merchandising the bevy of new product innovation about to hit the market.
Speakers:
Senior Editor, Convenience Group
Winsight, LLC
Tuesday, February 18
4:30pm
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5:15pm
Track: Behind the Counter
Location: Iris-Muses, 8th floor
Get out in front of the regulatory volatility and learn how to make the back bar a destination for all customers.
Speakers:
Senior Editor, Convenience Group
Winsight, LLC
Category Manager, Cigarettes & Tobacco
Circle K - Heartland
Category Manager - Tobacco
Jacksons Food Stores
Innovation Forum and Category Track Speaker
Angel Abcede
Senior Editor, Convenience Group
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Winsight, LLC
