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

Mar 21, 20253 min read

Oil Prices and Their Impact on Industry M&A

There are many cross currents today impacting the economy and oil prices that it seemed time to discuss them and their likely impact on...

Jeff Kramer

Jan 5, 20252 min read

Softening Consumer Economy

Sometimes it is useful to use financial data to show when the economy is either vulnerable to or entering into a recession. These five...

Jeff Kramer

Dec 21, 20245 min read

2024 Is Ending – Big Changes in 2025?

I believe we are about to see a new and exciting, yet volatile, energy era for world leader USA and eventually the rest of the world,...