Retail Focus 6/6/22 – EV Charging Stations in Retail Shopping Centers; Conn’s & Belk Forge Partnership

Our interview guest is Rick Baker, senior vice president of Charging Solutions sales at Volta. He joins the show to discuss the increasing presence of EV charging stations in retail shopping centers, why retailers and centers are finding it valuable to include the stations in their lots, ways in which they can drive additional revenue, and considerations that must be undertaken when installing. In news, Conn’s reveals a better-than-expected first quarter and announces a partnership with fellow southern U.S. staple Belk, and Circle K aspires to include more smart checkouts in their North American stores.