The Future of Convenience

The Future of Convenience


Special: Future of Foodvenience With TXB’s Kevin Smartt and Rutter’s’ Chris Hartman

November 03, 2025

This special episode, recorded at the 2025 NACS Show, brings together TXB’s Kevin Smartt and Rutter’s' Chris Hartman to discuss how U.S. convenience retailers are redefining “foodvenience” through quality, innovation, and hospitality. Hosted by Dan Munford and Liquid Barcodes CEO Mats Danielsen, Kevin and Chris share optimism about the industry’s future, highlighting their commitment to fresh, restaurant-quality food and experiences that rival and increasingly outperform traditional quick-service restaurants.


View the full video and follow the competition for the 2025 'Best Foodvenience Store in the World' at www.globalconvenience.com


With special guests:

Kevin Smartt, CEO, TXB and Chris Hartman, Vice President of Fuels, Marketing and Development, Rutter's


Hosted by:

Dan Munford and Mats Danielsen