Technology/Services

Podcast: Midwest Petroleum, Southwest Georgia Oil Co., Loop Neighborhood Leaders Share Tech Aspirations

Convenience-store retailers are focused on AI, inventory management, more

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Editor Rachel Gignac talks to three convenience-store retailers at the Conexxus conference, which took place in Tucson, Arizona, Jan. 27-30. She chats with leaders from Midwest Petroleum, Southwest Georgia Oil Co. and Loop Neighborhood Market, along with the managing director of Conexxus.

First, Kristina Anderson, chief services officer at Midwest Petroleum talks about how the company is striving to make better use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Then, Glennie Bench, president and COO of Southwest Georgia Oil Co., shares her perspective on women in leadership roles, especially in the technology category.

Varish Goyal, CEO of Loop Neighborhood Market, discusses the convenience-store chain's goals with inventory management, retail media and more.

Lastly, Linda Toth, managing director of Conexxus, talks about takeaways from the conference.

“At Your Convenience” brings industry experts and analysts together with CSP editors to discuss the latest in c-store news and trends. From mergers and acquisitions to foodservice and technology, the podcast delivers the story straight to listeners in short-format episodes, perfect for the morning commute or a quick break at the office.

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