The advisory board met in February 2023 at Mars Wrigley’s facilities in Unterhaching near Munich. Mars Wrigley is a global confectionery manufacturer and one of the
world’s leading producers of chocolate and candy products. The program began with a comprehensive presentation by Frank Hanisch on Mars Wrigley including a tour of their
Confectionery World, followed by Jochen Krisch who presented on quick commerce trends. Sabine Benoit provided an update on the ongoing quick commerce study before the afternoon was dedicated to an extensive store tour visiting multiple locations including REWE express stores, Eni and Allguth fuel stations, and an autonomous store operated by butcher Hack in Freising, showcasing various on-the-go retail formats.