CStore Connections is the leading industry event for the small, mid-sized, family-owned and regional convenience chains across the United States. Built on actionable general sessions, collaborative Info Exchange roundtables, retail innovation and networking, CStore Connections is not just an event; it’s a dynamic experience designed to elevate the convenience retail industry. Learn more here.

This is the industry event focused on small, mid-sized, family-owned and regional retailer success. Our event is created by retailers for retailers. Our retailer board identified the burning issue topics they most want to address this year, and our 40+ retailer speakers and discussion leaders are ready to explore those topics with you. Our burning issue exchanges allow peer-to-peer discussions on hot button issues so you can get your questions answered and learn from others who have been there. Each attendee will have the opportunity to connect with their peers, engage suppliers eager to provide solutions, and strategize their operations with their teams before returning home.

2027 date and location will be available soon!

All owners and leadership from small, mid-sized, family-owned and regional convenience retail chains.

Burning Issues is the term we use to describe the aspects of the industry that will impact operators around the country regardless of their size and location. Under the umbrella of each burning issue, the content team will create a plan to discuss the most timely or “burning” issues in a general session format.

An Info Exchange is an intimate round table discussion. CStoreConnections will offer two thematic Info Exchanges at it’s annual events. Retail Leaders Exchange is the closed-door round table to retailers only. Groups of 10 – 15 will be assigned by the event team to ensure the groups are small and consist of non-competing chains. The Burning Issues Exchange offers the same intimate format but allows both retail and supplier attendees to self-select the group they will join by picking from a list of pre-determined discussion topics.

CStore Decisions’ editorial team selects c-store retailer speakers for the event with feedback from the c-store retailer community. Speakers for hire/speaker bureaus are discouraged from contacting the content team.

Pricing information will be available soon.

All event registrations are subject to the following refund policy:

Cancellations received more than 45 days prior to the event start date are eligible for a full refund, minus a $25.00 administrative fee.

Cancellations received less than 45 days prior to the event start date are non-refundable.

No refunds will be issued for no-shows or for tickets not used.

Substitutions may be permitted prior to the event at no additional cost. Please email [email protected] for more information.

In the event that Arrowfly must cancel or reschedule an event, registered attendees will be offered a full refund or credit toward a future Arrowfly event, at Arrowfly’s discretion.

The dress code is business casual.

Hotel accommodations are available at the Jacksonville Marriott Downtown. Booking details can be found here.

Yes, there will be meals available with your registration. To find meal times, visit the agenda here.

Yes, WiFi will be available. You can find the WiFi name and password at the registration desk on site.

Guest passes are not available. Each attendee will need to be registered.

Yes. To maintain a professional environment, all attendees must be 18 years of age or older. We are unable to accommodate children, including middle or high school students, at any of our sessions, exhibit halls, or networking functions.

If you have additional questions, please contact the event team at [email protected].