Episodes

  • The 2025 Best EV Hub in the World Is...Shell Recharge in China!

    The 2025 Best EV Hub in the World Is...Shell Recharge in China!
    May 27 2025
    We have a new winner for the Best EV Hub in the World and it is Shell Recharge in Shenzhen China! We talked with Chuan Hu, Shell’s VP Mobility and Convenience China and Elaine Kanak, Vontier’s CMO, about the winning site and worldwide EV growth. We’re looking forward to our visit to Shenzhen this September, where we’ll dive into the city’s remarkable embrace of ‘new energy’ vehicles, now accounting for more than 60% of all cars on the road in China’s third-largest metropolis. Read more and see a video about the Shell Recharge winning site in Shenzhen: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/entries-25/shell-recharge-shenzhen-china Many thanks to the sponsors of the Best EV Hub in the World 2025 competition, Vontier and Visa. These global companies are vital in supporting our industry through the mobility transition. With special guests: Chuan Hu, VP Mobility and Convenience China, Shell and Elaine Kanak, Chief Marketing Officer, Vontier Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare and Dan Munford
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    20 mins
  • How Maxol is Redefining the Customer Journey

    How Maxol is Redefining the Customer Journey
    May 13 2025
    How does Irish convenience retail giant Maxol harness technology to excel at its world-renowned customer-centric strategy? Join Brian Donaldson, CEO of Maxol, and Brad Sandys from Urgent as they discuss the evolution from fuel-focused operations to modern multi-energy hubs designed around exceptional customer experiences. See Maxol's entry in The Best EV Hub in the World Competition: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/entries-25/maxol-newbridge-kildare-ireland With special guests: Brian Donaldson, CEO, The Maxol Group and Brad Sandys, Head of Business Development, Urgent Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare and Nick Scherzer
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    40 mins
  • Winging It in Foodservice With Wingstop Founder Antonio Swad

    Winging It in Foodservice With Wingstop Founder Antonio Swad
    Apr 29 2025
    Antonio Swad, founder of Wingstop and Buzz Brands, joins hosts Carolyn Schnare and Harry Milloff, CEO of The Moseley Group, to share the unconventional story behind two boundary-pushing brands. From his early days at Wingstop revolutionizing wings at the center of the plate to exploding into the convenience landscape with a bold new CPG disruptor, Swad reveals how thinking differently—and not always listening to customers—can sometimes be the secret sauce to building a powerhouse franchise. With special guest: Antonio Swad, Founder of Wingstop and Buzz Brands Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare and Harry Milloff
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    29 mins
  • EG America’s President and CEO John Carey on Building a Future-Ready Convenience Brand

    EG America’s President and CEO John Carey on Building a Future-Ready Convenience Brand
    Apr 15 2025
    Discover how EG America's president and CEO John Carey is reshaping company culture as the foundation for transformation across convenience retail. Carey and hosts Harry Milloff and Carolyn Schnare dive into the intersection of design, digital tools, and customer engagement. Hear how EG America is aligning food, AI, localization, and loyalty to build stores that are destinations—not just stops. With special guest: Jon Carey, President and CEO, EG America Hosted by: Harry Milloff and Carolyn Schnare
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    30 mins
  • Introducing Foodvenience to QSR

    Introducing Foodvenience to QSR
    Apr 1 2025
    QSR veteran Ned Lyerly, Ned Lyerly, CEO and Founder of Starheel Ventures, LLC, learned a new word on this week’s episode – foodvenience! Ned, Harry Milloff and Carolyn Schnare discuss the balance between speed, quality, and operational efficiency in all forms of foodservice. Hear Ned’s insights on menu design, drive-thru innovation, and creating exceptional customer experiences. With special guest: Ned Lyerly, CEO and Founder, Starheel Ventures, LLC Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare and Harry Milloff
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    24 mins
  • Jacob Schram: Leading at Breakneck Speed

    Jacob Schram: Leading at Breakneck Speed
    Mar 18 2025
    The iconic Jacob Schram joins us this week to talk about his leadership philosophy, the energy transition, and the future of convenience retail. Drawing from his 35 years of experience with major brands like Circle K and Norwegian Air, Schram shares insights on running businesses at two clock speeds, navigating the complexities of EV adoption across different markets, and why great people and operations remain the hardest elements for competitors to copy. With special guest: Jacob Schram Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare and Dan Munford Related Links: Jacob Schram’s "The Essence of Business" book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/essence-business-Jacob-Schram/dp/B075CDQPRC
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    27 mins
  • Leadership and Strategy With Casey's CEO Darren Rebelez

    Leadership and Strategy With Casey's CEO Darren Rebelez
    Mar 4 2025
    Casey’s CEO Darren Rebelez reflects on his journey from West Point to leading one of the nation’s largest convenience store chains, emphasizing the company’s focus on people, community, and foodservice as key differentiators. The conversation explores challenges such as declining cigarette sales and shifting fuel demand, along with Casey’s growth strategy and commitment to delivering customer value. With special guest: Darren Rebelez, President and CEO, Casey's General Stores Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare and Frank Gleeson
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    39 mins
  • Learning From Global Retail

    Learning From Global Retail
    Feb 18 2025
    World retail travelers, Mark Wohltmann, director of NACS Global and host Dan Munford, share their travels and observations of retail around the world. Highlighting key trends and innovations in various markets, hear why it is important for retailers to hit the road (or air) to learn from each other. With special guest: Mark Wohltmann, Director, NACS Global Hosted by: Dan Munford and Carolyn Schnare
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    24 mins
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