Convenience Retailing University
February 24-26, 2025
JW MarriottNashville, TN
February 24-26, 2025 |JW Marriott, Nashville, TN

The ONLY Conference Dedicated to Convenience Category Managers

The numbers that matter

1+

Speakers

300+

Attendees

5+

Sponsors

Glimpse of CRU

Explore everything Convenience Retailing University has to offer you and your business. With a dynamic agenda and top-notch speakers, this event promises not to disappoint.

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Inspiring categories are key to a convenience store’s success. CRU offers fresh strategies for core categories, innovative tech integration, and new research on evolving consumer trends.

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Agenda

In just three days, Convenience Retailing University (CRU) delivers years' worth of exclusive insights. This event is packed with expert sessions, cutting-edge strategies, and the latest industry research.

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Attendees

Our attendees come from varied backgrounds in the convenience store industry. At CRU, reconnect with old friends and build new business partnerships.

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Speakers

A roster of top industry experts will join us, sharing their valuable insights and knowledge on the latest trends and challenges in convenience retail.

CRU Tour

Discover the heart of convenience retailing with the Convenience Retailing University Tour with Amanda Buehner, Senior Vice President of CSP. This experience takes you behind the scenes of top-performing convenience stores in downtown Nashville, showcasing innovative strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and successful category management. You’ll gain firsthand insights from industry leaders and see best practices in action, all while exploring how these practices can elevate your own business. Join us to learn, network, and be inspired by the future of convenience retail.