AGENDA | Tuesday, September 13, 2022

CONVENIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM

Tuesday, September 13, 2022
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Attendees must be registered to the morning sessions in order to receive breakfast.
Breakfast not provided for Trade Show Only Pass.

10:00 AM - 10:05 AM

From technology to consumer behaviours to business best practices, the world is changing more quickly than ever before. In turn, the convenience, gas and car wash sectors are responding to these challenges and opportunities with an accelerated wave of adaptation and innovation. Whether you operate an SME or you’re helping steer a multinational, we know you’re looking for valuable information, deep consumer insights and strategies to shape your business decisions and chart success in a post-pandemic world. 

Join us for this valuable, timely and highly-engaging event where, together, we’ll explore the latest in technology, Canadian consumer values and evolving trends designed to future-proof your business. 

10:05 AM - 11:00 AM

I Love Mondays: “Finding good people is hard. Keeping them is harder.” Problems faced by all managers are exacerbated in your retail world where labour challenges persist. Money (what you pay per hour, and number of hours you offer) is a challenge, but it’s not the solution. YOU are the solution. When your people say “I love working here and I love working with you!” you’ll experience increased employee engagement, improved retention, better productivity and performance. Plus, your operation’s reputation as a place people love to work will attract better talent. Find out how you can help create a workplace where people live, work and play extraordinarily well together so that everyone wins big.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

C-store IQ: New era, new opportunities: Canadians are emerging from the pandemic with new daily routines, priorities, spending habits and expectations–what do these changes mean for the future success of your business? Join EnsembleIQ Senior Research Director, Beth Brickel, who reveals exclusive data and insights from the C-store IQ National Shopper Study, Canada’s only convenience and gas specific research that delves into the evolving wants, needs and values of your current and future customers, from Gen Z through Millennial, Gen X and Boomer. Whether you have one store or 100, understanding this “new c-store shopper” is fundamental to securing your business as an “essential” part of customers’ everyday lives–today and beyond.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Attendees must be registered to the morning sessions in order to receive lunch.
Lunch not provided for Trade Show Only Pass.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
 

Trade Show Floor Open 12-5 p.m.

CARWASH EDUCATION PROGRAM

Tuesday, September 13, 2022
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Attendees must be registered to the morning sessions in order to receive breakfast.
Breakfast not provided for Trade Show Only Pass.

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Join an experienced group of Car Wash Industry Experts in a highly interactive session, as we discuss the current state of the car wash industry. Our panel will be covering areas of growth in the industry, marketing trends, who is entering the market, how to enter the market, the ABC’s, private ownership vs. private equity firms, strong areas for investing, and more! There will be opportunities to discuss with colleagues and with our expert panelists on any questions you may have. You will not want to miss this important and interactive discussion on everything you need to know in the Car Wash Industry!


 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Trade Show Floor Open 12-5 p.m.