Observations from the Executive Suite

Our industry felt quite strong about business conditions for 2026 at the beginning of the year, as positive worldwide non-inflationary growth seemed to help the otherwise unclear transition for the anticipated promises of Artificial Intelligence. Key factors were reasonable interest rates, readily available funding, and good consumer spending and industrial growth, all supportive of a solid M&A market. Perhaps the biggest long-term uncertainty then and now is our large and gr

After being recognized as an 'essential industry', the petroleum fueling and convenience store industry finds itself at a unique transition point in world history. Technological breakthroughs are driving extraordinarily rapid changes in business and in the ways consumers live and behave. The pace is both fascinating and, at times, overwhelming. The accelerated advance of artificial intelligence is leading this transformation. Medical breakthroughs, workplace robotics, and oth

I'm pleased to share a 15-minute interview I recently recorded with Steve Holtz on his podcast, Convenience Weekly. In our conversation, we explored the current economy and its potential impact on our industry, particularly as we navigate post-COVID adjustments and the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence. Our industry remains highly dynamic, but it's also facing new competitive elements that many are not yet prepared for. If you enjoy our discussion, you can follow