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CSP names 2026 Category Manager of the Year finalists

By CSP Staff on Dec. 18, 2025

Vote through Jan. 12 to choose the best leaders in behind the counter, center store, foodservice, technology and more

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Nominations open for CSP’s 2026 Category Manager of the Year awards

By CSP Staff on Oct. 31, 2025

Winners across 8 categories to be recognized at Convenience Retailing University in February

Technology/Services

H&S Energy Prevents Lottery Theft With LottoShield

By Rachel Gignac on Apr. 01, 2025

Convenience-store chain uses the tech to track inventory from the moment it's issued by the California lottery to the moment it’s sold

Beverages

Mark Buonomo of Global Partners Shares What’s Doing Well, What’s Struggling in Alcohol

By Hannah Hammond on Mar. 25, 2025

Category manager says his favorite part of working in convenience is serving all types of customers

Beverages

Armin Hadziomerovic of Houchens Food Group Shares Beverage Insights

By Steve Dwyer on Mar. 24, 2025

Category Manager of the Year finalist says ensuring a reliable supply is a challenge in nonalcohol

Snacks & Candy

Lead Retail Category Manager MJ Simons Says Key Goal for 2025 is to Introduce OXXO to America

By Christine Lavelle on Mar. 24, 2025

CMOY finalist for center store will add some Mexican products to set after FEMSA acquisition

Snacks & Candy

Gary Evans Joins OXXO After Nearly 15 Years With Circle K Franchise

By Christine Lavelle on Mar. 24, 2025

Center store category manager was a CMOY finalists, manages packaged beverage, candy, salty, ice cream and packaged sweet snacks

Beverages

Terry Messmer of Tri Star Energy Loves the Ever-Evolving Beverage Category

By Steve Dwyer on Mar. 24, 2025

Category Manager of the Year finalist says rapid hydration took off in 2024 at Twice Daily convenience stores

Beverages

Kelsey Capellino Caters to Every Day and Occasional Adult-Beverage Customers at Rocket Stores

By Steve Dwyer on Mar. 21, 2025

United Pacific category manager was a Category Manager of the Year finalist

Beverages

Mark Buonomo of Global Partners Navigates Cold Vault Tradeoffs

By Steve Dwyer on Mar. 21, 2025

Senior category manager for beer, wine and liquor was a Category Manager of the Year finalist

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