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Convenience Weekly

Steve Holtz
Global Partners
Loyalty Programs
7-Eleven
Gasbuddy
Seven & I Holdings
Applegreen
Electric Vehicle Charging
Yesway
Cumberland Farms
NACS Show
EG Group / Cumberland Farms
Gas Stations
Optimus Energy Solutions
Artificial Intelligence
Gasoline Prices
Caseys General Store
Oil Market
Retail Media Networks
Von Tare / Vontier
Chili's

Thanks for checking out Convenience Weekly! Every Friday, convenience journalist Steve Holtz catches you up on the industry's biggest news of the week and brings you opinions and interviews to help us all understand where the industry is headed next. Convenience Weekly is brought to you by Founding Sponsor NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC (NRC.com). A Holtz Media Consulting production. Say hi he... more

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Abby Junta
Chief Hot Dog Officer at Onvo Convenience Stores (CHO)
Onvo Convenience Stores
Episode: Convenience Weekly S2/E28: The White House Endorses Discount Fuel Brand. Cumberland Farms Coming to 13 More States. Meet the First Chief Hot Dog Officer. The List: Retailers’ Summer Promotions.
Harman Alak
Marketing Manager at Onvo Convenience
Onvo Convenience Stores
Episode: Convenience Weekly S2/E28: The White House Endorses Discount Fuel Brand. Cumberland Farms Coming to 13 More States. Meet the First Chief Hot Dog Officer. The List: Retailers’ Summer Promotions.
Ben Palloon
President of Optimus Energy Solutions
Optimus Energy Solutions
Episode: Convenience Weekly S2/E26: President Trump Accuses Oil Companies of Price Gouging. Cumberland Farms to Go Public? Bringing EV Charging to Rural Markets. The List: 8 C-Store Acquisitions.
Elizabeth LaFontaine
Director of Research at Placer AI
Placer AI
Episode: Convenience Weekly S2/E25: C-Store Bankruptcy Dismissed. The Disappointing Pizza Hut Sale. The List: Aggressive Chain Growth. Regional Players Jockey for National Status.
Tom Turcla
CEO of Yesway
Yesway
Episode: Convenience Weekly S2/E24: Amazing Quarterly Results From Casey’s and Yesway. BP Restructures … Again. Summer Gas-Price Predictions. The List: Consumer Insights.
Meg O'Neill
CEO of BP
BP
Episode: Convenience Weekly S2/E24: Amazing Quarterly Results From Casey’s and Yesway. BP Restructures … Again. Summer Gas-Price Predictions. The List: Consumer Insights.
Darren Rebelles
CEO of Casey's General Stores
Casey's General Stores
Episode: Convenience Weekly S2/E24: Amazing Quarterly Results From Casey’s and Yesway. BP Restructures … Again. Summer Gas-Price Predictions. The List: Consumer Insights.
Elaine Kanek
Chief Marketing Officer
Vontier
Episode: Convenience Weekly S2/E24: Amazing Quarterly Results From Casey’s and Yesway. BP Restructures … Again. Summer Gas-Price Predictions. The List: Consumer Insights.
Frank Gleeson
President & CEO
NACS
Episode: Convenience Weekly S2/E24: Amazing Quarterly Results From Casey’s and Yesway. BP Restructures … Again. Summer Gas-Price Predictions. The List: Consumer Insights.

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Convenience Weekly Ep. 36: A Peek at the NACS Show. Seven & i Earnings Report. Family Express Invests in Store Growth. A Global Foodservice Competition.
Q: Acosta Group, what is the umbrella goal of Acosta Group, elevator pitch?
Acosta Group aims to bring together brand manufacturers and retailers by offering a broad set of services—from shopper insights to retail execution—helping brands tell the right story to retailers and align assortments with shopper needs for better sell-through.
Convenience Weekly Ep.35: New Ownership for an 87-Store Chain. ‘So Long’ to Rite Aid. The ‘Top-Performing’ C-Store Chain in the Country Is ...
Q: Let's jump right in at the bottom line. Who are the winners and losers in today's food service economy?
RJ Hatavi explains the dynamic shift toward value-oriented channels and the rising strength of convenience stores with robust food programs, while QSRs push promotions to regain lost customers, creating a broader market where value and convenience compete across channels.
Convenience Weekly Ep.29: Applegreen Tells Global Partners to Back Off. Is Distribution About to Hit a Speed Bump? Ownership Changes at Dr Pepper … Again!
Q: Can you explain how tariffs are impacting consumer prices and where the most visible effects are showing up?
Tariffs haven't caused broad price spikes yet since the U.S. imports only a small share of goods. Visible price increases have appeared in import-heavy items like clothing, furniture, coffee, and wine, but some categories like car prices have not yet moved as expected due to sustained high tariff rates on parts and other dynamics.
Convenience Weekly Ep.29: Applegreen Tells Global Partners to Back Off. Is Distribution About to Hit a Speed Bump? Ownership Changes at Dr Pepper … Again!
Q: Dr. Tom, welcome back to Convenience Weekly. How are you and what has changed since we last spoke?
I'm well, thanks. The economy remains uncertain but less so than a few months ago. Tariffs are likely to stay higher for longer, but there is a court case that could reshape or even erase many current tariff levels; the near-term outlook is mixed, with growth around 0-1% and a meaningful chance of a recession around 40% over the next year.
Convenience Weekly Ep. 42: Couche-Tard Leans Into Growth, Again. The Dolly Parton News That Surprised the Industry. Menu Innovation for the Holidays.
Q: Can you give an overview of what food service looks like at All Town Fresh and how it compares across GP banners?
The bakery is a cornerstone, with premium, on-site baked items, theater-style visuals, and a strategy that varies by banner but centers on fresh, clean-label offerings and a mix of in-store production and high-tier packaged goods; plans call for larger cases and more LTOs in 2026.

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A fast-paced, business-focused show that tracks the week's most consequential convenience-store and retail news while mixing in strategic interviews and industry commentary. Episodes routinely cover market dynamics (gas prices, store formats, acquisitions), technology adoption (loyalty, digital payments, AI, interoperability), and leadership moves, with deep dives from guests ranging from data firms and technology providers to C-store operators and trade associations. The program often ties macro trends to on-the-ground implications for operators, suppliers, and investors, offering actionable takeaways on growth, efficiency, and customer experience. Noteworthy elements include data-driven location strategy, AI-enabled retail ops, and a recu... more

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