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“Sensory isn't an elusive science, it's not a fake science. It's a real science, and it's a science of measurement,” said Rachel Toner, founder and technical director of Taste Strategy, at the January 2025 CFVG inaugural meeting. While large companies invest heavily in research, smaller retailers can take a practical approach by conducting sensory walkthroughs, testing prototypes, and gathering real-time customer feedback. Toner also said, "Feedback means nothing if you're not willing to apply it. Data means nothing if you're not willing to make actionable steps forward on that information that you receive." To assist retailers in assessing their foodservice sensory situation, a bonus worksheet for operators was provided by Taste Strategy, LLC and is included in the report. The first CFVG Vision Report, "The Power of Sensory Science in Convenience Retail," covers their January 2025 inaugural virtual meeting. Don’t miss the “CFVG Views” summary in the report and the full “In The Room With CFVG” transcript of the first virtual meeting to find out what is top of mind for those in all convenience foodservice. Thank you, Ally Supporters McLane Company, Inc. and Upshop. ?? Download the Small Retailer Sensory Science Worksheet ?? https://lnkd.in/gpzfJ_3q ?? Download the report ?? https://lnkd.in/e8EjEAig #conveniencestores #foodservice #sensoryscience #retail myra kressner Eva Strasburger Roy Strasburger Jon Cox MBA Mike Weber ?? Richard P.

Vision Group Network is pleased to announce that Robert Hampton is joining the organization as director of strategic growth & initiatives. ? Robert has been a leader in convenience retailing on and off since 1995, bringing decades of expertise in retail technology, business strategy, and industry innovation. Most recently, Robert held several leadership positions at Jacksons Food Stores including chief information officer and VP of retail services and innovation.?Robert has also served in the Conexxus Board of Advisors Chairman cycle, on the NACS Content Creation Committee, and was a panelist and moderator on numerous industry panels. His experience in fostering collaboration between retailers, suppliers, and technology providers makes him an invaluable addition to the VGN team. ? “Robert brings considerable expertise to our Vision Group Network team,” says VGN co-founder myra kressner. “Robert has been one of our most engaged members of the Convenience Technology Vision Group (CTVG) since its inception almost three years ago, embracing our mission of ‘Sharing Today to Shape Tomorrow’ and guided by the principle that ‘a rising tide lifts all boats.’ Robert is the perfect asset to help VGN grow with additional Vision Groups, Vision Reports, and ancillary products that our retail members, Ally Supporter members, and the rest of the industry have been requesting.” ? “I am honored to join Vision Group Network in this role,” says Robert. “VGN has created a unique forum where industry leaders openly share insights and collaborate on forward-thinking solutions. I look forward to expanding our initiatives, fostering innovation, and helping drive the next phase of growth for the convenience retailing community.” Eva Strasburger Roy Strasburger?

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NEW Conexxus Vision Group Vision Report available! The CxVG Vision Report, "Third-Party Delivery: A Double-Edged Sword?" showcases the discussion from the CxVG January 2025 quarterly meeting, during which members shared perspectives on third-party delivery services in the convenience and mobility industry. The meeting was facilitated by convenience industry technology veteran James Maxey and featured a case study presentation by Jeff Keune, principal consultant at 4910 Consulting LLC, on third-party delivery from his most recent role at American Natural, a 6-store convenience retailer specializing in healthy food options, coffee, plant-based merchandise and fuel. ? Don’t miss the “CxVG Views” summary in the report and the full “In The Room With CxVG” transcript of the meeting to find out what is top of mind for convenience technologists and c-suite. Thank you Ally Supporter Verifone Download the report ?? https://lnkd.in/exak_DYZ ? #conveniencestores #thirdpartydelivery #foodservice #retailtech ? myra kressner Eva Strasburger Roy Strasburger Gray Taylor Linda Toth Paul Robertson Kristina Anderson Chris Bambury James Hervey Raymond Huff Dae Kim Lonnie J McQuirter Alan Meyer Robert Razowsky Donald Rhoads Babir Sultan

“So much of this conversation is around food, but to me it's about the entire store experience and how do you bring other partners in other areas of the store, whether it's operations, marketing, other categories together to really think about sensory and how they could do it well," says CFVG Facilitator Richard P., chief operating officer at Food Trends Think Tank. Integrating foodservice, marketing, and operations to create a cohesive sensory experience is important. The first CFVG Vision Report, "The Power of Sensory Science in Convenience Retail," showcases the discussion from their January 2025 inaugural virtual meeting, during which members shared perspectives on the impact of sensory science in convenience foodservice. This group’s first-ever Vision Report includes an executive summary of the presentation, the full meeting transcript, and additional resources. The meeting featured a presentation by Rachel Toner, founder and technical director of Taste Strategy. Don’t miss the “CFVG Views” summary in the report and the full “In The Room With CFVG” transcript of the first virtual meeting to find out what is top of mind for those in all convenience foodservice. Thank you Ally Supporters McLane Company, Inc. and Upshop. Download the report ?? https://lnkd.in/e8EjEAig #conveniencestores #foodservice #sensoryscience #retail myra kressner Eva Strasburger Roy Strasburger Jon Cox MBA Mike Weber ??

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ICYMI: Electric Vehicle Vision Group Vision Report is available for download! The first evVG Vision Report, “Windows for EV Adoption – Opening or Closing?” features a collaborative discussion from their November 19, 2024 inaugural virtual meeting, during which members shared perspectives on EV adoption and forecasting. This unique Vision Report includes an executive summary of the meeting, the full meeting transcript, and additional resources for further exploration. The Electric Vehicles Vision Group meeting was facilitated Mike Austin, executive editor at Road and Track Magazine and Nathan Niese, managing director and partner at Boston Consulting Group. “Let me put it this way, I'm not losing sleep over doom and gloom if incentives dry up or change or reuse. The industry is moving forward one way or another, and it's not something I'd bet against regardless of who's in the Oval Office or Congress,” stated Chris Normandeau, director at FirstService Energy. Electric Vehicles Vision Group (evVG) includes a diverse group of EV sector experts. The implications for industries tied to federal and state policy was a timely topic with EV charging sectors feeling a heightened sense of uncertainty about their future. At meeting time, November 19, 2024, the Trump Administration and policies had not yet begun to take shape and members speculated rollbacks of grant programs, policies and priorities which could?take place. Don’t miss ”The Views” summary in the report and the full “In The Room With evVG” transcript of the first evVG virtual meeting to find out what is top of mind for those in all sectors of mobility. #conveniencestores #electricvehicles #ev #evcharging #futureofconvenience myra kressner Eva Strasburger Roy Strasburger

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