Redefining Pizza and Convenience in the Middle East with Founder Khalid Al Omran at Daily Food Company
Khalid Al Omran, founder and CEO of Daily Food Company, shares the story of Maestro Pizza’s rapid growth from a single idea to more than 220 locations across the Middle East. He discusses how pricing, speed, supply chain innovation, and digital loyalty programs have helped Maestro redefine pizza and set new standards for convenience foodservice.
With special guest:
Khalid Al Omran, Founder and CEO, Daily Food Company/Maestro Pizza
Hosted by:
Carolyn Schnare and Harry Milloff
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Stopping Theft with AI Self-Checkout With Diebold Nixdorf’s Matt Redwood
Can AI help solve self-checkout theft? In this episode, Matt Redwood, VP of retail technology solutions at Diebold Nixdorf, reveals how AI is transforming self-checkout by cutting theft, improving customer experience, and streamlining store operations. From “nudges” that fix honest mistakes to advanced shrink detection, discover why this technology is poised for rapid adoption across global retail.
With special guest:
Matt Redwood, VP of Retail Technology Solutions, Diebold Nixdorf
Hosted by:
Dan Mundford and Anthoy Wysome
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Nordic E-Truck Network Expansion With Milence’s Cathrin Iden
Take a road trip with us to Sweden where Cathrin Iden, network sales manager for the Nordics at Milence, shares how the company is transforming Europe’s heavy-duty transport with secure, driver-focused EV charging hubs. From Sweden’s “green highways” to a continent-wide network, discover the innovations powering the shift to zero-emission long-haul trucking.
With special guest:
Catherin Iden, Network Sales Manager, Milence
Hosted by:
Carolyn Schnare and Dan Munford
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SPAR's David Moore ' Global Retail Perspective
David Moore, international retail and development director for SPAR International, shares insights from 48 markets around the world, highlighting how convenience retail is evolving across continents. From AI-powered stores in China to trend-driven formats in Europe, Moore explains how SPAR stays agile, local, and future-ready.
With special guest:
David Moore, International Retail & Development Director, Member of International SPAR Board
Hosted by:
Carolyn Schnare and Dan Munford
Related links:
SPAR International interview: Dan sits down with David Moore -https://www.globalconvenience.com/features/spars-roadmap-global-resilience-local-relevance/
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Rove CEO Bill Reid Is Re-inventing EV Charging in California
Bill Reid, chairman and CEO of Rove Charging, shares how his team is building large-scale, customer-first EV charging hubs across California. From 24/7 support to thoughtful amenities, Rove is reshaping what drivers can expect from public charging. Due to a significant change in policy support, EV ownership in the U.S. overall will be slower than in many countries, but California, with an economy the size of Japan’s, is actually on a very similar EV growth track to fast-growing parts of Europe, and this is creating big roadside opportunities.
With special guest:
Bill Reid, Chairman and CEO, Rove Charging
Hosted by:
Carolyn Schnare and Dan Munford
Related Links:
Rove Best EV Hub profile and video: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/entries-25/rove-charging-center-santa-ana-california/
Best EV Hub in the World 2025 Competition: https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/best/evhub-2/
The Future of Convenience podcast explorea cutting-edge strategies and global insights from convenience retailers and experts worldwide. Discover the latest innovations shaping the future of convenience and mobility in retail through foodservice, mobility, design, and more. The Future of Convenience podcast is produced by Global Convenience. Learn more at https://www.globalconvenience.com.
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