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That was my toughest judging panel work ever: Insight Research "Best Foodvenience Store in the World" sponsored by Invenco by GVR , The Moseley Group and The Coca-Cola Company brillantly presented by Dan Munford Global Convenience Store Focus team here: https://lnkd.in/eM34uPAw A must view for everybody in our industry - don´t wait until the industry-wide online vote will take place in October to go there! I have visited half of the entries my self from my beloved George in South Africa over the entries in Denmark, Switzerland, Ireland, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal till the entries from the USA. In many cases together with my friend Dan Munford and his team on their extraordinary market focus tours like last year in Boston while he was drinking water whereas i tasted the wonderful sandwiches from Alltown Fresh. With the majority of the other half of the entries I was able to talk recently about their mostly award winning formats such as with the wonderful Hollie Fox with the The Fox's Pantry @ BP Tugun during their visit with the UCB Stores (United Convenience Buyers) study tour group in The Netherlands and Germany. I see a pattern with all 32 entries they are all constantly leaving their comfort zone and are out in the world and are hunting for best practice and searching for the exchange with their peers around the world. This is why The Retail Marketeers are already preparing the exchange with their industry friends from around the world at the greatest show on earth at the NACS show from 7-10 Oct 2024 by visiting the best of the best not only roadside retailers during our westcoast swing. It is also noticeable that success seems to breed success as the majority of the entries are coming from areas where one can find a healthy #foodvenience competition such as in George, SA where Engen , FreshStop Convenience Stores , Shell and TotalEnergies are offering outstanding roadside retail experiences or Switzerland where the Valora Group is developing their avec #foodvenience format in a frog leap modus and pushing migrolino AG to go new ways as well. Same in Argentina with YPF and their 1,000 Full branded stores pushed by innovators like FGC Fuels Marketing and their outstanding format developments as well as in Denmark where Circle K and 7-Eleven Danmark are challenged by Q8 Danmark A/S and their phantastic collaborations with Meyers Bageri and Noahs a foodtech company, integrating digital food brands with advanced technology and smart kitchen architecture to revolutionize foodservice in convenience retail. And of course in the most advanced #foodvenience market in the world the island of ireland with their constantly innovating roadside retailers like Circle K Ireland and the Musgrave Group's formats challenged by Applegreen and their latest collaboration with Marks and Spencer and The Maxol Group with their latest collaboration with Dunnes Stores. FOMO? You should - watch now!

We are excited to introduce the MAPIC Retail Gallery, a highlight of MAPIC 2024! This year’s event will showcase the most dynamic and rapidly expanding brands set for international growth across Europe. Dive into the Observatory guide and explore the Gallery within the exhibition area to connect with these emerging brands. This week, we highlight Fat Phill's Nederland. About Fat Phill’s: Fat Phill’s™ is a fast-casual brand famous for its smash burgers, American-style sandwiches, cheese sauce, and loaded fries. Established in Amsterdam in 2019, Fat Phill’s has swiftly become the fastest growing restaurant brand in the Netherlands. Expansion Plans: In September, Fat Phill’s opened its first UK location in Central London, with plans to open 100 locations in the next decade. Expansion into Germany is also underway, with a new restaurant in Munich. By 2025, Fat Phill’s aims to further expand in the UK and Germany, with additional focus on other Western European countries and the Middle East. Key Highlights: 🗓️ Founded: 2019 in Amsterdam 📍Current Locations: 20 in the Netherlands, 1 in the UK 🌎Future Expansion: UK, Germany, Western Europe, Middle East Visit us at MAPIC 2024, 26-28 November in Cannes to learn more about Fat Phill’s and other exciting brands ready for international growth. #MAPICRetailGallery #RetailInnovation #FatPhills #CrossBorderExpansion #MAPIC2024 #FastCasualDining #FoodIndustry #RestaurantGrowth #InternationalExpansion #FranchisingOpportunities

We are excited to introduce the MAPIC Retail Gallery, a highlight of MAPIC 2024! This year’s event will showcase the most dynamic and rapidly expanding brands set for international growth across Europe. Dive into the Observatory guide and explore the Gallery within the exhibition area to connect with these emerging brands. This week, we highlight Fat Phill's Nederland. About Fat Phill’s: Fat Phill’s™ is a fast-casual brand famous for its smash burgers, American-style sandwiches, cheese sauce, and loaded fries. Established in Amsterdam in 2019, Fat Phill’s has swiftly become the fastest growing restaurant brand in the Netherlands. Expansion Plans: In September, Fat Phill’s opened its first UK location in Central London, with plans to open 100 locations in the next decade. Expansion into Germany is also underway, with a new restaurant in Munich. By 2025, Fat Phill’s aims to further expand in the UK and Germany, with additional focus on other Western European countries and the Middle East. Key Highlights: 🗓️ Founded: 2019 in Amsterdam 📍Current Locations: 20 in the Netherlands, 1 in the UK 🌎Future Expansion: UK, Germany, Western Europe, Middle East Visit us at MAPIC 2024, 26-28 November in Cannes to learn more about Fat Phill’s and other exciting brands ready for international growth. #MAPICRetailGallery #RetailInnovation #FatPhills #CrossBorderExpansion #MAPIC2024 #FastCasualDining #FoodIndustry #RestaurantGrowth #InternationalExpansion #FranchisingOpportunities

A perfectly rainy day in Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 today… I couldn’t have picked a better day to prepare our bus tours for the 2025 NACS Convenience Summit Asia. Staying dry all day and hopping on and off my taxi to see the best and latest in convenience retail. Getting a glimpse of Tokyo Tower, hiding behind thick fog… Big thank you to FamilyMart Co.,Ltd. Lawson, Inc and 7-Eleven for hosting me at your sites. And thanks to The Coca-Cola Company , our store tour partner, as well as to NielsenIQ for the store suggestions. What I learned today, and we’ll be sharing with our delegates next February: ⛽️ - The post-Fuel future of service stations: how to operate a motorway station as a destination without fuel… through coffee, foodservice, delicatessen, leisure and experience (lucky me, catching a live performance of the famous „the shiragas“ 😉) 🛒- The future of Convenience-Plus - When impulse purchase isn’t enough anymore: how to move to broaden your assortment without losing the convenience benefits and without getting a supermarket-image 🤖- The future of tech: from cleaning-robots to serving-robots to coffee-robots to bike-parking-robots to police-robots to … 🧑⚕️- The future of Labour: How to operate efficiently in times of scarce labour. From avatar driven robots, remotely operated by disabled people to ai operated sales assistants with call center real-Life -person backup to vending, vending, vending… To not miss out on these developments, register for the NACS CSA at www.convenience.org/csa #nacsglobal

You can work against change or with change. Reusable takeaway solutions are becoming mandatory, but there are no ready solutions that also guarantee sustainability performance. At #dunigroup we want to expand our capabilities and now take a majority share in German reuse solutions innovator #relevo. Reuse solutions need to be easy to use, single-use solutions need to be fossil free and recyclable. We can do both & it is great that real change can happen 😊

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our TU-NAH Cans at BUDNI Handels- und Service GmbH & Co. KG! 🚀 As a drugstore known for catering to conscious consumers, it's the perfect #retail partner for BettaF!sh. So this marks the beginning of an exciting test phase, and we're eager to see how our TU-NAH Cans resonate with BUDNI Handels- und Service GmbH & Co. KG fans. Honestly, launching a new product is never easy, especially when it comes to boosting sales right from the start. But we're up for the challenge! Here's how we're trying to make some waves: 🗞️ In the first week, BUDNI Handels- und Service GmbH & Co. KG is rolling out a special promotional leaflet to spread the word. 📱We’re teaming up with the local food guides, leveraging BUDNI Handels- und Service GmbH & Co. KG's Hamburg roots to connect with the community. 🔥 And of course, we’re pushing the news on socials to amplify our reach and drive awareness. (Worst case, we go to all stores and buy the cans ourselves. 😉) Want to make waves with us? Go buy yourself a TU-NAH Can at budni. 🛒 #foodtech #food #sustainability #commerce

📈 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫: 𝐎𝐬𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 📈 Grupo Osborne closed 2023 with 𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 of 𝟐𝟒𝟖 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐬 and 𝐄𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐝𝐚 of 𝟑𝟗 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐬, consolidating the excellent results obtained in 2022 and confirming the good trajectory shown by the Company in recent years. ✅ Facing global challenges, our strategy of anticipating expenditure and investment control has been key to success, together with the reinforcement of our brands' market share through an integrated commercial model and a unique customer proposition; Internationally, our sales remained strong thanks to diversification and expansion into new markets. ✅ In 2023, we also delivered on many of the objectives set out in our 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧, such as the consolidation of the Chairmanship handover, the acceleration of the digital transformation and progress in the premiumisation and internationalisation of our brands. We have also initiated ambitious investment plans in our production centres and we continue to promote the attraction and retention of talent, sustainability and the promotion of the social activity carried out by our Foundation. 👏 𝚆𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝙾𝚜𝚋𝚘𝚛𝚗𝚎 𝚝𝚎𝚊𝚖 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚔 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚍𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚠𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚍𝚎𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚘𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚊𝚗 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚞𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎. 📈 In the words of 𝐒𝐨𝐟í𝐚 𝐎𝐬𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞, Chairman of the company, "Osborne has closed 2023 with a slight improvement in sales, EBITDA and net profit, and with a strengthened balance sheet, which allows us to tackle more ambitious challenges of organic and inorganic growth in the coming years. All of the above has been possible thanks to the efforts of the entire company, starting with the board of directors, followed by the management committee and ending with each and every one of our employees". Fernando Terry Osborne Rocio Osborne Alonso-Allende Grupo Osborne Juan Alegría Rafael Magallon Sangüesa Jaime Fernández de la Puente Rodríguez Luis González Díaz de Cerio Andrés Velasco Álvaro #Osborne #EmbajadoresGastronomicos #ExperienciasGourmet #MarcaEspaña #LegadoYFuturo #Excelencia #ADNOsborne #Resultados2023 #EBITDA #VentasNetas #CrecimientoSostenible #PlanEstratégico

💡 INNOVATION 💡 It's what's on display at the National Restaurant Association Show, and it's what we do every day at ESA - Elohi Strategic Advisors. We specialize in helping our clients' innovations grow: 🐣 Brand new companies with brand new products. 🐣 Established companies with brand new products. 🐣 Established companies with established products -- but expanding into a brand new channel. And we specialize in innovating ourselves. The #foodserviceindustry isn't the same as it was ten years ago ... or five years ago ... or last year. The same old sales methods aren't efficient or just plain don't work anymore. Known for our nimbleness, ESA continues to find new ways of doing both strategy AND execution better. And wait till you see what we're doing next. Wanna know more? Make an appointment to talk or add us to your Show Planner. And we'll see you at the #2024RestaurantShow! 📆 Schedule a time to chat at the National Restaurant Association Show! https://bit.ly/4atcpDM ➕ Follow ESA - Elohi Strategic Advisors to keep up with the latest. 🔔 Get notified when we post about #pricing or #innovation and how they impact the #foodservice space. 💻 Get more info: https://bit.ly/4blkc86

We're counting down the days until Anuga FoodTec in Cologne! Join us for this global gathering where our worldwide team will be present. Hot off the heels of our recent acquisition in Denmark, we're thrilled to strengthen our presence in the Nordic and Baltic states. The merger of world-class approaches from the US, Netherlands, and Denmark teams will elevate our design, technology, and customer experience to new heights. Get ready for an even more exceptional customer journey! Anuga FoodTec is THE platform for innovation in the food and beverage industry. Covering everything from process technology to packaging, food safety, digitalization, and more. Plus, in 2024, there's a new focus on environmental technology and energy! See you there! Let's make Anuga FoodTec 2024 a milestone in the world of food and beverage. #AnugaFoodTec #InnovationInFood #GlobalGathering #CustomerExperience #dairyindustry Travis White Morten Andersen Hélène Versteeg Laila Jaqué

Highlights from UNFI's Spring & Summer Show in Orlando! United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) recently hosted an unforgettable event that brought together over 6,200 attendees, including 3,300 customers and 740 suppliers, showcasing a future where grocery retail not only thrives but leads with innovation and sustainability. The show was a melting pot of ideas, featuring over 1,200 brands and highlighting the importance of diversity with more than 60 Certified Diverse Suppliers. It wasn't just about discovering new products; it was about forging partnerships and learning from industry experts on how to enhance retail operations, save money, and improve customer experiences. One of the standout moments was the Pitch Slam competition, where The Patch Brand stole the show with its innovative vitamin adhesive patches, showcasing the kind of forward-thinking solutions that are setting new trends in the industry. The feedback has been phenomenal, with retailers of all sizes finding value in the direct negotiations, networking, and educational opportunities provided. This event has once again positioned UNFI as a key partner for retailers looking to navigate the evolving consumer landscape, emphasizing sustainability, quality, and community. As we look ahead, it's clear that the grocery retail industry is on an exciting path, with UNFI leading the charge towards a more innovative, sustainable, and inclusive future. Stay tuned for more updates and insights as we continue to shape the future of grocery retail together. https://lnkd.in/g-T_23RX #unfi #wegmans #publix#megrocersfood #harvestmarket #kosher #wholefoods #fyp #glutenfree #ihrmagazine #vegan #vegetarian #keto #allnatural #naturalretailer #specialtyfoods #shoprite #fooddistribution