The Future of Convenience

Author: Global Convenience

The Future of Convenience podcast explorea cutting-edge strategies and global insights from convenience retailers and experts worldwide. Discover the latest innovations shaping the future of convenience and mobility in retail through foodservice, mobility, design, and more. The Future of Convenience podcast is produced by Global Convenience. Learn more at https://www.globalconvenience.com.
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Special: The 'Smartest Store in the World' is Wumart Xueqing Road in China!
Tuesday, 30 June, 2026

The inaugural 'Smartest Store in the World' competition revealed how AI is evolving from standalone tools into connected operating systems that are transforming convenience retail, with Wumart Xueqing Road in China earning top honors for its fully integrated approach. In this episode, hear directly from the winner on their company and on what sets them apart, why scale matters, and the technologies poised to become mainstream over the next 12 to 18 months. With special guests: Brian Gray, Accenture, and Troy Du and Marcus Spurrell, Wumart/DMALL Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare Related Links: Entry: Wumart Xueqing Road store, Beijing, China: https://www.globalconvenience.com/smart/entries/wumart-xueqing-road-store-beijing-china/ Podcast: DMALL CEO Marcus Spurrell on What the West Can Learn From China’s Agentic Commerce: https://www.globalconvenience.com/features/dmall-ceo-marcus-spurrell-explains-what-the-west-can-learn-from-chinas-agentic-commerce/ Smartest Store in the World competition: https://www.globalconvenience.com/smart/home/