Dan Munford

Smart Store Competition 2026

Dan Munford, CEO of Insight Research & Global Convenience and NACS Board Advisor, is a recognized authority on convenience and mobility retail markets worldwide and has over 20 years of research and consulting experience to draw upon. Dan and Insight Research have been quoted in The Economist, in online and print articles, predicting the future of roadside retail. His leadership and passion for seeking out change and innovation in the industry has been the driving force behind the high profile global competition series, which includes the ‘Best Foodvenience Store’, ‘Best EV Hub’, and, launched in 2026, the ‘Smartest Store in the World’. The goal of these initiatives is simple: to advance industry learning by sharing and celebrating success and innovation.