John Lofstock

John Lofstock is a seasoned sales and marketing professional specializing in retail technology solutions, currently serving as a Senior Business Development Consultant at Ignite Retail Technology since February 2023. Lofstock has extensive experience in the media industry, having held prominent roles such as Editor Emeritus and Vice President at WTWH Media LLC, and also as Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at CStore Decisions until April 2023. Prior editorial positions include Editor-in-Chief at OPIS and Executive Editor at VNU Business Media, where Lofstock managed content for Convenience Store News. An early career in journalism began at Gannett, covering various local beats, and military service included a role as Storekeeper 2nd Class in the United States Navy, culminating in an honorable discharge in 1995. Lofstock earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Communications from Ramapo College of New Jersey between 1992 and 1994.