Convenience Workforce Challenges Can Be Solved through Technology and Training 

“The C-Store Workforce Guide” highlights best practices and guidance for fuel and convenience retailers

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, May 28, 2025 – PDI Technologies, a global leader delivering powerful solutions and insights that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem, today released “Staffing Success: The C-Store Workforce Guide.” The new guide provides actionable strategies to help operators transform global staffing challenges into competitive advantages through innovative technology deployment and comprehensive training programs. The guide is the latest in a series of resources developed by PDI to support businesses throughout the fuel and convenience ecosystem. 

“We continue to hear that hiring and retention are among the top operational concerns of fuel and convenience retailers,” said Traci Fulmer, Director, Education and Development, PDI Technologies. “The good news is that the dynamic combination of integrated technologies and ongoing education is a proven way to overcome workforce challenges and foster business success. We’re proud to support our customers with solutions and training courses that address these concerns in a hands-on way.”  

Key takeaways from the guide include:  

  • Critical areas that impact staffing, from labor availability to regulatory compliance and more 
  • Both universal and regional staffing considerations that vary across global markets 
  • Productivity-enhancing technologies and how to leverage AI to identify new market opportunities  
  • Workforce training best practices and training resources like PDI University  

You can download “Staffing Success: The C-Store Workforce Guide” today. To learn more about in-person training opportunities for workforce solutions and other relevant technical topics, register for PDI Connections Live 2025. Connections Live 2025 will take place August 24-27 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Denver, Colorado, and features over 160 sessions, including advanced-level classes and hands-on training opportunities. 

About PDI Technologies 

With 40 years of industry leadership, PDI Technologies, Inc. resides at the intersection of productivity and sales growth, delivering powerful solutions that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make informed decisions, and engage faster with their customers. From large-scale ERP and logistics operations to loyalty programs and cybersecurity, we’re simplifying the industry supply chain for whatever comes next. Visit the PDI Technologies website.  

About Connections Live 

Presented annually by PDI Technologies, Connections Live is the industry’s premier training and networking event bringing together global leaders and innovators in the fuel, convenience, and retail industries. Connections Live features in-person training, expansive networking, and educational opportunities, all with the goal of accelerating innovation across the convenience ecosystem. To learn more and register for Connections Live 2025 (August 24-27 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Denver, Colorado), visit connections.live

For more information, contact: pr@pditechnologies.com