fuel retail

In this second episode, our host, Kalibrate’s Tom Hatton, is joined by Matteo Locane, John McMullen and Cristiane Bird to talk about the trends they are seeing in the industry today, and how fuel retailers can gain competitive advantages using data.

Sin Hin & Mark follow up on Mark’s presentation at ReFuelForum APAC 2022 in Singapore with an emphasis on the strategic framework for the future of P&C retail in the APAC region looking to 2030 and beyond.

It is 2021, the rate of change in fuel and convenience, and that of the consumer, has been exponential.  Yet whilst grocery chains have embraced tech quickly, C-Stores are playing catch-up. Retailers are increasingly reaching out to smaller companies and start-ups to solve their technology problems, embracing the world of cloud to get to market faster, whilst traditional big tech is still pushing legacy technology and slideware.  

In this episode, Robert Reiss & Gary Szendzielarz aim to answer why this has happened.

As a lead-up to the Big Debate in September, forecourt industry veteran Michael O’Loughlin gets together with PRA Chairman Brian Madderson and Eurotank Service Group’s Paul O’Hare, to mull over different directions retailers might take as the 2030 deadline draws closer.

Eurotank is the parent company of Europump Maintenance, ReFuel UK 2021’s platinum sponsor.

This episode of OpenRoom Talks explores novel security risks posed by the rapid digital transformations that many convenience and fuel retailers have taken in response to the pandemic.

PDI's Chris Berry (CTO), Cliff Duffey (Executive Advisor) and Mark Carl (CSO) discuss:

• COVID-19 as a catalyst for tech adoption  
• The digital risks c-stores and forecourts are exposed to, 
• The quantifiable costs associated with threats such as breaches and ransomware
• What steps retailers can take to safeguard their business and enable a secure digital transformation.

This episode of OpenRoom Talks takes a deep dive into the state of Energy Transition in Africa. 

Themes discussed include:

• The case for energy transition in Africa
• Cost vs. accessibility 
• The role of natural gas
• Is it feasible in the near term?

Alex Hinchcliffe (Head of EV Charging Infrastructure Services, Fulcrum Group) and Keith Guppy (Director & Co-Owner, Fuel Supply Solutions) discuss the latest developments in the UK's EV charging network and how fuel retailers can contribute to its growth.

Themes discussed include:

• The EV market's likely growth trajectory
• Challenges and solutions with respect to the implementation of EV charging infrastructure.
• How forecourt operators can future-proof their businesses
• How Fulcrum can help in this domain

Steve Watts (Sales Director, TSG UK) and Keith Guppy (Director & Co-Owner, Fuel Supply Solutions) discuss how the fuel retail sector has been adapting to the challenges posed by Covid-19.

Themes discussed include:

• New and innovative safety measures being put in place
• The range of payment solutions available to fuel retailers
• TSG UK's new customer counting system
• The rise of alternative fuels

In this episode, Keyana is joined by Jörg Heilingbrunner (Managing Director, Scheidt & Bachmann), Max Krawinkel (CEO, PWM) & Holger Mark (Managing Director, AVIA Germany)

Themes discussed include:

• The impact of Covid-19 on the fuel retail sector
• The changes that fuel retailers can expect to see in the mid to long term
• Lessons that can be drawn from the crisis

In this episode of OpenRoom Talks, Keyana is joined by Darren Smith (Senior Manager Retail Marketing, Emarat) and Robert Onion (Founder/Director, Circle Brands)

They discuss a number of themes including:

• Building enduring business relationships
• Doing business in other cultures
• The importance of having a diverse product offering
• Teamwork