ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – As part of its expanding global portfolio of programs designed to help the convenience and fuel retailing industry thrive, NACS is delighted to announce dates for a new signature global event, the NACS Insight Convenience Summit – Europe.
In 2013, NACS formally entered the European market by acquiring a majority interest in the former Insight Future of Convenience conference. The NACS-Insight partnership brings NACS’ core competencies in the areas of knowledge, commercial connections and advocacy to this prestigious event to benefit the European convenience retailing market.
For 2014, NACS Insight Convenience Summit – Europe takes place in two key European cities, Paris and London, June 1-6, with distinct themes assigned to each location. Attendees can participate in all days and both cities of the overall event, or they may select the parts most relevant to them, for example, Paris or London only.
In Paris, June 1-3, following a welcome event, Summit content will focus on the current economic and political trends in Europe, the European consumer and retail trends in general. The Paris segment will also include interesting case studies along with networking events and retail store visits. For those traveling from afar, this is an attractive opportunity to see what is new in French convenience retailing.
The main event takes place in London from June 3-5, with optional store tours on June 6. Kicking off with an opening session, key themes in London include loyalty and payments, as well as nutrition and freshness and the future of key traditional product groups such as fuel and tobacco. In London, networking abounds, including our new Swift Connect, which features 15-minute rotating commercial connection meetings with companies that can help build your future.
London attendees will also enjoy the International Convenience Retail Awards, now in their sixth year, which recognize and promote convenience retailing excellence. 2014 award categories include International Convenience Retailer of the Year, International Convenience Store Manager of the Year and International Convenience Industry Leader of the Year.
With early bird pricing now through January 31, attendees can save 25% when they register for the NACS Insight Convenience Summit – Europe. View complete details and registration information at conveniencesummit.com.