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

Aug 1, 20243 min read

Consumer Spending Softening Rapidly - Impact on M&A

Economic data continues very mixed worldwide, as inflation softens even in critical commodities like oil, natural gas, copper, grains,...

Jeff Kramer

Apr 30, 20244 min read

Soft Landing Now. But If Anyone Is Happy, Please Stand Up To Be Seen

Q1 2024 finished with about 2% real economic growth, with inflation running about 3.5%, which remains higher than the Federal Reserve’s...

Jeff Kramer

Mar 15, 20242 min read

Shell to Sell 1000 Corporate Gas Stations - A Sign of the Times?

It has recently been reported that Shell PLC based in London is reducing their ‘deal making’ staff by 20% without many further details....