HRA Announces 2025 C-Store Connect Trade Show - The Southeast's Largest Convenience Retail Event

HRA Announces 2025 C-Store Connect Trade Show - The Southeast's Largest Convenience Retail Event

Atlanta, GA - HRA Group (Horizon Retailers Association) is proud to announce the return of its flagship event, C-Store Connect Trade Show, taking place on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. Now in its fourth year, this one-day event has become the largest convenience store trade show in the Southeast, drawing retailers, vendors, and industry partners together for a day of community, business, networking, and growth.

This year's show will span 72,000 square feet of convention space and feature more than 200 exhibitors showcasing innovative products, introducing new vendors to the market, and highlighting exciting partner members within HRA. From new product launches to exclusive show specials, an expected 2,500+ attendees will have access to a wide range of opportunities designed to help their businesses thrive.

For 2025 the show places an even greater spotlight on Food & Beverage - one of the fastest-growing categories in convenience retail. With the support of major CPG partners including Krispy Krunchy Chicken, Sysco, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Core-Mark, Redbull, Monster Energy, McLane, and many great partnerships, attendees will discover the latest innovations in foodservice, packaged beverages, alcohol, center store grocery, and more. From cutting-edge technology to emerging products, C-Store Connect is where retailers can explore the trends shaping the future of the convenience channel.

The C-Store Connect Trade Show has grown into a must-attend event for convenience store owners across the Southeast. It's where relationships are built, deals are made, and the future of the convenience retail industry takes shape.

Open to all retail convenience store owners, including those exploring opportunities to enter the industry, the trade show provides a powerful platform to connect directly with suppliers, distributors, and fellow retailers.

Following the trade show, HRA Members and Partner Vendors are invited to the After Party at LIVE! at The Battery, beginning at 6:00 p.m. This exclusive celebration has become a signature highlight of the event, giving HRA partners a chance to relax, network, and celebrate another successful year together.

Event Details:

2025 C-Store Connect Trade Show Thursday, August 28, 2025 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA; Halls C & D Registration & More Info: www.hraga.com/events HRA Member & Vendor Appreciation "After Party" at 6:00 p.m. at Live at the Battery (Truist Park Stadium)

Media Contact:

Scott Sawant

V.P. of Convenience Retail

ssawant@hraga.com | 770-380-2548

www.hraga.co

888 CONCORD ROAD SE
SMYRNA GA, 300801

Founded in 2012, HRA is a member chain organization serving over 5,000 convenience store owners and operators across the Southeast, including Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. HRA provides advocacy, education, networking, and growth opportunities that help c‐store businesses thrive. Learn more at www.hraga.com.

This release was published on openPR.