Observations from the Executive Suite

Observations from the Executive Suite is written by managing director, Jeff Kramer. It is designed to provide summaries of the latest news and trends impacting the c-store industry and especially those impacting M&A.

Always feel free to comment, or if you have questions on any related subject, please contact Jeff at jeff.kramer@nrc.com or 303-619-0611.

Jeff Kramer

Apr 213 min read

Recession, Wars, Tariffs, AI, Budget Deficits, Oil – Summary of Current C-Store Industry Variables

All the above are at least partially geopolitical and impact our industry significantly, thereby creating uncertainties that directly...

Jeff Kramer

Apr 72 min read

Tariffs – The Next Challenge

Normally, the Federal Reserve reacts to inflation and unemployment. The President and the Treasury Department should react to the same...

Jeff Kramer

Apr 33 min read

Another Serious Problem With the Tariff War – Supply Chain Shortages?

Yes, prices will increase from the very large tariff increases as most foreign companies will have little choice unless their countries'...