The Conexxus Vision Group (CxVG) released its first Vision Report ”Envisioning Technology Innovation in the Convenience Store Future”. This report features an executive summary of the November 14th inaugural virtual meeting, which included a collaborative discussion on members’ current technology pain points and solutions, the full meeting transcript, and additional resources for further exploration.

Facilitated by industry technology veteran James Maxey, and featuring a Conexxus Digital Roadmap presentation by Gray Taylor, executive director of Conexxus, CxVG members engaged in a lively discussion on pressing technology innovation that CxVG and the industry should tackle.

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Main topics include:

  • Conexxus, IRC and CxVG: Building Bridges for the Convenience Industry’s Future
  • Practical Use and Management of Data
  • AI: Faster Horses or Practical Applications?
  • Technology and Employee Processes
  • Electric Vehicle Charging: Not So Much Plug-and-Play
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