LAS VEGAS -- With more than 65 educational sessions to choose from, it can be difficult to narrow down the right learning opportunities. The National Association of Convenience Stores has highlighted these sessions and programs to make sure they don’t get missed.
For Retailers
Transforming Retailer through Innovation
2-2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7
We live in a time of exponential change primarily driven by changing consumer habits and disruptive technological advancements. The key to success and longevity is adjusting to change by generating a long-term pipeline of innovations. Hear how one Fortune 500 company is leading improvement using science-fiction prototyping, a uniquely powerful way for organizations to understand the complexity of the times and to generate compelling innovations to protect an organization’s competitive advantage. Hear how you can stay ahead of the times and your competition by thinking out of the box.
Committing to Foodservice Transformation
9:05-9:55 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8
If you ask any successful leader in foodservice, they’ll tell you of a strong commitment to success from the company leaders resonating throughout the company DNA. To transform a program sometimes requires a strong resolve to change and sometimes a sit-and-watch mentality. Hear from the new CEO of Focus Brands Inc., which includes the foodservice brand giants Moe’s Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky’s, McAlister’s Deli and Carvel. Having recently exited in the convenience industry, Steven DeSutter, formerly with Susser Holdings, will share his insights on how our industry can grow its foodservice and the challenges he sees from cross-channel competition. Hear the wisdom behind his philosophy “Don’t just try it!”
For Suppliers
The Real Truth about Success
9:05-9:55 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8
Success is more than being good at what you do; it's about being consistently chosen to do it. Speaker Wynn Garrison helps people to understand why their products, services or leadership styles—or those of their competitors—are selected. This session will provide original research on managing expectations and emotions and shows there really is more to success than being the best. This session is open to any supplier attending the event, regardless of registration type and is designed for suppliers by suppliers.
Grow with Retailer Loyalty Programs
9:05-9:55 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9
It’s both an art and a science for suppliers to learn how to best engage with retailers and maximize the benefit of retailer loyalty programs. Hear best practices from retailers in this dynamic, must-attend session. This session is open to any supplier attending the event, regardless of registration type and is designed for suppliers by suppliers.
The NACS Show will be held Oct. 7 through 10 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas.
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