{"id":16790,"date":"2024-10-03T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/?p=16790"},"modified":"2024-10-02T16:29:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T20:29:14","slug":"the-latest-convenience-trends-from-apfi-forum-2024-and-across-the-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/blog\/the-latest-convenience-trends-from-apfi-forum-2024-and-across-the-region\/","title":{"rendered":"The Latest Convenience Trends from APFI Forum 2024 and across the Region"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The last time I was in Australia while visiting customers a couple of months ago, I couldn\u2019t help but notice the increased emphasis local operators put on establishing themselves as more than a place for \u201cgas, smokes, and Cokes,\u201d as we used to refer to retail stations way back when I was studying in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, I couldn\u2019t make it back to Australia to attend the very interesting <a href=\"https:\/\/apfiforum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APFI Forum 2024<\/a> and see my friend Mark McKenzie. However, my team was able to attend, and they came back reporting the same sentiment about broadening the choices of what c-stores offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While fuel is still what brings customers to sites, there\u2019s an increased need to understand consumer behavior to optimize offerings in such a highly competitive business climate. The main goal is to drive traffic from the pump to the store, where the margins are higher. I\u2019ve found that the most effective way to make this evolution is to deploy the right tools for collecting, optimizing, and analyzing data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-charlie-font-size\">Emerging thoughts and responses to industry shifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding data better helps you identify key trends faster and make sure your business can respond quickly. For example, the proliferation of foodservice offerings combined with petroleum and convenience has created higher expectations from consumers that you will continuously adapt your offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To accomplish that, you must keep up with the latest technology. Here are just a few ways to get ahead of the technology curve in today\u2019s dynamic marketplace:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use loyalty to drive pump-to-store conversion: <\/strong>According to data that PDI has seen across a wide range of customer segments, <a href=\"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/resources\/guide\/grow-successful-loyalty-program\/\">loyalty<\/a> members exhibit much more lucrative behavior patterns, with 57% purchasing gas <em>and<\/em> visiting the store compared to just 33% of non-loyalty members. On top of increased pump-to-store conversion rates, loyalty members also spend on average 30% more than non-loyalty members with each visit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leverage an intelligent fuel pricing strategy that translates to sustainable margins: <\/strong>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/increase-productivity\/erp-back-office\/fuel-pricing\/\">fuel pricing strategies<\/a> have the power to make an enormous difference on your bottom line. Finding the fuel pricing sweet spot\u2014that delicate balance between volumes and margins\u2014is tough. Forward-thinking retailers are using artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities in their fuel pricing to set the optimal price. With this advanced technology, they can compare volumes across price points, predict competitor pricing positions, and better utilize site data. The result: achieving volume and margin targets while pricing in a competitive and consumer-oriented manner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optimize your fuel supply chain to reduce operating costs: <\/strong>Data-backed fuel <a href=\"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/increase-productivity\/logistics-solutions\/\">logistics solutions<\/a> simplify management of complex deliveries across the entire fuel and petroleum ecosystem. Having real-time visibility into every aspect of your operations helps increase transparency and compliance throughout your organization. Leveraging that transparency and your data can add multiple layers of optimization\u2014helping you deliver the right amount of product, at the right time, at the lowest possible cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Turn data into income:<\/strong> Chances are, you have enough data from your operations. But after talking to my peers in the region, I\u2019ve observed different levels of maturity in getting the full value out of that data. It all starts by breaking down the data silos in our industry, making data actionable to optimize decision-making that translates directly to the bottom line. <a href=\"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/gain-insights\/insights-analytics\/\">Turn your data into insights<\/a> that generate income!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t forget about cybersecurity: <\/strong>With an ever-expanding threat landscape, highly distributed businesses like yours are increasingly at risk. And while there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PDI-Security-Solutions-Brochure.pdf\">security service providers<\/a> who want to help, it\u2019s always better to have someone at your side who thoroughly understands the intricacies and specific needs of the fuel and convenience industry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>A general theme throughout APFI Forum was the continuing need for focus, health, and resilience. A focused offering with targeted customers is required. Employee health and avoiding burnout is vital to continued success. And resilience is mandatory for surviving in a difficult economic climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-charlie-font-size\">Looking beyond one\u2019s \u201cfence\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we navigate the latest convenience store industry trends, it\u2019s important to look beyond regional boundaries and embrace global knowledge exchange\u2014just like a dear friend and customer of mine from Australia did a few weeks ago when visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/blog\/join-us-pdi-connections-live-2024\/\">PDI Connections Live<\/a> event in Washington, DC. By sharing knowledge and resources across regions, we can collectively transform the fuel and convenience industry on a global basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-charlie-font-size\">Want more industry insights?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To explore additional industry trends and insights, <a href=\"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/resources\/report\">download the latest reports<\/a> from PDI and GasBuddy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-charlie-font-size\"><strong>Position your business for continued success<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/our-story\/\">Connecting Convenience<\/a>\u201d across the industry ecosystem, PDI can help you and your business succeed regardless of what market dynamics you face. <a href=\"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us today<\/a> to learn how we can help you transform your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mbm-spacer mbm-spacer__16 mbm-spacer__sm-16 mbm-spacer__md-32 mbm-spacer__lg-48 wp-block-mbm-responsive-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mbm-card wp-block-mbm-card has-background has-gray-alt-1-background-color has-border border-radius__0 padding__md\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-charlie-font-size\" id=\"h-register-for-pdi-connections-live-2024\"><strong>Pre-register for PDI Connections Live 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group media-object is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"198\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CL25-Logo-Short-Horiz-150dpi.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16593\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group media-body is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Following an information-packed Connections Live 2024 event, you can now pre-register for Connections Live 2025 in Denver, Colorado. 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