The Future of Convenience

Chestnut Market is leveraging technology to elevate both speed and service across its growing Northeast footprint. CEO Ryan Oettinger, Director of Operations Faheem Jamal, and DeliGo’s CEO Istvan Haidekker discuss how automation can reduce friction, minimize shrink and free up associates to focus on the customer.

With special guests:
Faheem Jamal, Director of C-Store Operations, Chestnut Market and Istvan Haidekker, Co-Founder and CEO, Deligo Vision Technologies

Hosted by:
Dan Munford and Ryan Oettinger, CEO, Chestnut Market

Live from NRF '26, leaders from Vontier, Vusion, and VenHub explore how AI, automation, and connected store technology are reshaping convenience retail. From dynamic pricing and computer vision to robotics and frictionless shopping, the conversation focuses on practical solutions that improve operations and customer experience today.

With special guests:
Tarang Sethia, Executive Vice President, Product & Technology VenHub, Roy Horgan, Group SEVP Strategy, Marketing & Communications, Vusion Group, and Elaine Kanak, CMO, Vontier

Hosted by:
Dan Munford

Convenience food is having a moment, and not the microwaved, mystery‑ingredient kind. From robotic kitchens to AI-powered vending machines, three industry trailblazers say we’re entering a new era where speed, quality, and authenticity finally sit at the same table. Dan Munford is joined by co-host Harry Milloff and speak with Jesper Østergaard, CEO of Reitan Convenience Denmark (7‑Eleven) and food innovator Jane Carroll, better known online as Jane Foodie.

Watch the video version of this special episode: https://www.globalconvenience.com/features/the-future-of-food-in-convenience-robotics-real-food-and-the-race-for-relevance/

With special guests:
Jesper Østergaard, CEO of Reitan Convenience Denmark (7‑Eleven) and food innovator Jane Carroll, better known online as Jane Foodie

Hosted by:
Dan Munford and Harry Milloff

Rutter’s has been named the 2025 ‘Best Foodvenience Store in the World’ and it didn’t get there by playing it safe. In this episode, Chris Hartman and Philip Santini share how a family business founded in 1747 is redefining foodservice, entertainment, and dayparts through its groundbreaking 1747 Bar & Lounge concept. From legislation-driven opportunity to fearless innovation, this conversation offers a blueprint for what’s next in global convenience retail.

With special guests:
Chris Hartman, VP of Fuels Marketing and Development, Rutter's and Philip Santini, Senior Director of Foodservice and Bar Strategy, Rutter's

Hosted by:
Harry Milloff, CEO, The Mosely Group and Anthony Wysome, Chair, Insight Research Artificial Intelligence Round Table.

Related Links:
See Rutter's competition entry profile, photos, and video: https://www.globalconvenience.com/best/entries-25-2/rutters-milton-usa/

Martin Stilloff of Q8 pulls back the curtain on how they reinvented its service station network into one of Europe’s most sophisticated digital food platforms. From building the country’s largest pizza brand from the ground up to using data, modular kitchens, and rapid testing to scale at speed, Stilloff explains how disciplined experimentation is driving real growth.

Listen to “The Spotify of Food”: Q8 Denmark + Noahs from September 2024: https://www.globalconvenience.com/features/revolutionizing-food-on-demand-at-q8-with-noahs-a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-convenience/

With special guest:
Martin Stilloff, Strategy and Innovation Food Manager, Q8

Hosted by:
Carolyn Schnare and Dan Munford