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VIEW ON DEMAND: Reigning In Operating Costs

This session, part of the 2025 Outstanding Independents Summit, offers guidance on how small operators can identify areas where they’re likely spending more than they need to.
Linda Lisanti

CHICAGO — The 2025 Convenience Store News Outstanding Independents Summit featured an education session that tackled one of today's biggest pain points for small operators in the convenience channel: increasing operational costs. 

Presenter John Matthews has more than 30 years of senior-level executive experience in the retail industry. He is the founder and president of Gray Cat Enterprises, a management consulting company based in Raleigh, N.C., that specializes in strategic project management and consulting for multi-unit operations, interim executive management, and strategic planning.  

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The virtual event, held on April 25, delivered four education sessions and culminated with the Outstanding Independents Awards Ceremony. 

Click here to watch the other sessions and the ceremony.

The 2025 Outstanding Independents Summit & Awards Ceremony was sponsored by presenting sponsor Altria Group Distribution Co., NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, Patron Points, Premier Manufacturing and S. Abraham & Sons.

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