PDI offers insights into industry trends and technology solutions for CPG brands, fuel wholesalers, convenience retailers, and more
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, March 14, 2025 – PDI Technologies hosted its first Connections Live Quarterly webinar, where PDI experts discussed the latest industry insights and answered questions on trending topics ranging from inflation to EVs, mergers and acquisitions, product category leaders, and more. PDI panelists included: Linnea Geiss, Chief Operating Officer; Brian Lind, Vice President, Product Strategy and Partnerships; Traci Fulmer, Director, Education and Development; and Matt Murdock, Director, Wholesale Product.
“Convenience isn’t just a channel,” said Geiss. “Convenience is a need state for anyone who’s on the go, when they’re looking for cold drinks, the latest snacks, clean bathrooms, a fuel up, an EV charge, automotive care, and more. This is exactly what world-class operators have been delivering and how they’ve been leading the way for years. As a key partner to the industry for over 40 years, PDI knows that when the right technology is in place, the data and insights across this connected and thriving ecosystem flow effectively between consumers, retailers, brands, wholesalers, and other stakeholders.”
To watch the Connections Live Quarterly webinar, visit the PDI Technologies website.
In addition to the quarterly webinar, pre-registration for the annual PDI Connections Live 2025 event is available online. This year, Connections Live will take place August 24-27 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Denver, Colorado. By pre-registering, attendees will have the first chance to lock in their agenda for the industry’s premier training and networking event.
PDI recently released several additional resources designed to help customers across the fuel and convenience retail ecosystem stay informed and gain a competitive advantage. Featured reports and guides include:
- C-Store Shopper Insights Report for CPG Brands: A data-driven report created for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and brands to understand the unique value of the convenience channel and the latest c-store shopper trends as influenced by fuel trips, trending categories, emerging products, and more.
- Best Practices Guide for Petroleum Wholesalers: A roadmap for optimizing wholesale operations, including how to overcome key market challenges, streamline the supply chain, and drive sustainable growth.
- Best Practices for Independent Operators: A guide specifically designed for independent operators to discover emerging c-store trends, technology solutions, and CPG brand collaborations.
To download these free resources and others, visit the PDI Resource Center.
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. Today, we serve over 200,000 locations worldwide with solutions like the Fuel Rewards® program and GasBuddy®, two popular brands representing more than 30 million users. Visit the PDI Technologies website.
About Connections Live
Presented by PDI Technologies, Connections Live is the annual 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, visit connections.live. Interested attendees can pre-register online today to gain a first chance at locking in their agenda when Connections Live 2025 registration officially opens in April 2025.