Billy Colemire serves as the Director of Marketing for Stinker Stores. In addition to leading the Fresh Food and Dispensed Beverage categories, he oversees the full category management, pricing, merchandising, and brand teams. With over 12 years of experience in the convenience retail space, Billy has managed multiple categories and spear-headed multiple key initiatives for former companies such as Speedway, Kroger, and Dash In. Billy completed his undergraduate studies at Eastern Kentucky University, moving on to complete his MBA at Tiffin University. Last year, Billy received his NACS Certified Convenience Advanced Category Management Certification (CCACM).
Sessions for Billy Colemire
More than Bread Alone – Differentiating Your Menu in the Era of Inflation
Location: Salon 17/18Countless convenience operators are scaling back their foodservice offerings, eager to cut costs due to labor shortages and higher costs. But will cutting alone drive a customer-pleasing program? We explore the dual approach of cutting where it makes sense, and investing to drive a distinctive offering that draws more customers and greater spend.
Director of Marketing
Stinker Stores
Head of Foodservice | Moderator
King's Hawaiian Foodservice
Sr. Category Manager, Foodservice and Dispensed Beverages
Dash In
'22 CMOY Finalists in Hot and Cold Dispensed Beverages Panel
Location: Salon 20/21Dispensed beverages recovered from the steep declines suffered in 2020, but safety concerns have generated changes in equipment for hot, cold and frozen beverages. Touchless dispensers, staff-served beverages and a focus on condiments have driven up costs as retailers struggle to maintain sales momentum. Quality beverages in the foodservice segment have a “treat” appeal that can draw customers in the doors. We’ll look at what influences consumers to stop in your stores for a fast and fresh drink.
Editor, Convenience Group
Winsight, LLC
Director of Marketing
Stinker Stores
Director of Food Service
Wallis Companies
Innovation Forum Speaker
Billy Colemire
Stinker Stores