Retail Strategy & Industry Trends

Convenience store performance for this year is primarily fueled by larger operators. Those operating 20 stores or less continue to feel the pressure of a dwindled-down economy, compared to larger operators who have seen more sunny days in recent months.

There is no surprise that the recent COVID-19 pandemic which began in the first quarter of 2020 has had an effect on consumer behavior as well as the average spending levels of each household. Will it return to normal?

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is a collection of oil and gas reserves managed by the US government, and President Biden is currently expending a portion of it. Learn how it’s used, and how it affects the current price of gas all across the country.

The Ukraine crisis is seen as a major geopolitical event, and many of its effects will be felt not only in the region, but across the globe. In this article, you will find an overview of the current political situation and its impact on retail and logistics.

Convenient stores have been about for many years. In these years, there have been several changes which have been keeping them afloat.

Advancing technology, new competition, and consumer behaviors are completely transforming the c-store industry. Operators must understand how to stay competitive by understanding the key drivers of these changes.