Steve Holtz

Convenience Weekly

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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 here: steve@holtzmc.com. podcast PNG Designed By issal b from https://pngtree.com/freepng/podcast-microphone-cartoon-vector-illustration-clipart_15447998.html?sol=downref&id=bef

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Steve Holtz

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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. 09.07.2026 31:06

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, how the Onvo convenience store chain is using social media to attract new customers. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly S2/E27: Cumberland Farms Files to Go Public. Analyzing Casey’s Strategic Plan. Holiday Weekend Gas Prices. 02.07.2026 9:40

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, what Casey’s 3-year strategic plan says about the convenience industry. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

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. 25.06.2026 32:37

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, how limiting subsidies for installation of EV chargers and purchases of electric vehicles has helped the market. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly S2/E25: C-Store Bankruptcy Dismissed. The Disappointing Pizza Hut Sale. The List: Aggressive Chain Growth. Regional Players Jockey for National Status. 18.06.2026 30:19

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Placer.ai on choosing new-store locations. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly S2/E24: Amazing Quarterly Results From Casey’s and Yesway. BP Restructures … Again. Summer Gas-Price Predictions. The List: Consumer Insights. 11.06.2026 32:56

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, NACS CEO Frank Gleeson on competition from QSRs, using technology, adopting AI and more, courtesy of Vontier. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly S2/E23: A C-Store Sports Spectacular! With Menu Innovation, Stewart’s Shops Store Development Plans, and Economic Indicators. Plus, Meet the New CEO of NACS. 04.06.2026 31:55

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Frank Gleeson discusses the State of the Industry, gas prices, foodservice, and more, courtesy of Vontier. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/22: Cumberland Farms Outperforms the Market. The Best-Selling New Products of 2025. Democrats Demand Answers on Vape Oversight. More From the National Restaurant Show. 28.05.2026 27:55

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Want to add pasta, risotto, or stir fry to your foodservice menu? The answer may be a robot. Plus, menu innovation, functional drinks, and a biodegradable straw that doesn’t get soggy. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/21: 7-Eleven Cleans Up Data Breach. Amazon Returns to Brick-and-Mortar Convenience. The Best Gas Station in the U.S. 21.05.2026 23:16

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Big Soda invests in dirty sodas and more from the National Restaurant Show. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/20: THC Limits Drive Retailer to Bankruptcy. Easing Vape Oversight. Sunoco Triples Its Net Income! Job Alert: Chief Hot Dog Officer. 14.05.2026 32:52

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, economist Dr. Thomas Weinandy breaks down the current state of the economy and explains just what makes artificial intelligence such a game changer, both economically and technologically. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/19: Why Consumer Downtrading Has Been Good for Murphy USA. An Update on 7-Eleven’s Reorganization. THC Products and Fruit-Flavored Vapes Gain Regulatory Momentum. 07.05.2026 38:38

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, inside independent retailers’ recent move to gain scale in dealing with vendors and regulations. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/18: A Deep Dive Into 7-Eleven’s Coming ‘Transformation’ 30.04.2026 14:20

From foodservice innovation and a reinvestment in franchising to store closings and layoffs, Seven & i Holdings finally lays the groundwork for future growth in North America. Plus, more convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/17: Yesway’s Successful IPO. C-Store Foodservice Gains on Restaurants. Independent Retailers Build a Louder Voice. The Latest in Industry M&A. 23.04.2026 28:37

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, go behind the scenes on how QuikTrip earned a spot on Fast Company’s 2026 list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/16: Our Take on the State of the Industry. Yesway IPO Coming Next Week! What’s Next for 7-Eleven? The Smartest C-Store in the World. 16.04.2026 27:32

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, a new survey reveals what consumers truly want from a loyalty program. Hint: It’s not more discounts! Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/15: 7-Eleven Postpones IPO. Casey’s Hits All-Time High Stock Price. OXXO Finds Profits in the U.S. Innovation on C-Store Menus. Vote Now for the 'Best Gas Station Brand.' 09.04.2026 26:46

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, meet “The Gas Station Photographer.” Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/14: Yesway Files IPO. Efforts to Reduce Gas Prices. New Mexico Sues C-Stores. The Best April Fool’s Pranks. 02.04.2026 33:05

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, dissecting Pilot Co.’s new foodservice concepts. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/13: Amoco Comes Full Circle. Town Pump’s Unique Coffee Strategy. KT’s New Mascot. NYC Seizes Illegal Vapes. 26.03.2026 24:53

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, inside Alltown Fresh’s first new build in three years, an exclusive interview with Global Partners’ Jac Moskalik. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/12: Gasoline Prices Up Nearly $1! EG Group Returns to Acquisitions. Couche-Tard’s Quarterly Success. What’s Stunting Beer and Coffee Sales? 19.03.2026 24:11

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, an exclusive interview with Duane Shields: Why and how he sold 15 Short Line Express convenience stores. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/11: Gasoline-Price Chaos! M&A Heats Up. Casey’s Impressive Quarter. Here’s Where You Can Get Crispy Dill Pickle Potato Chips and Nashville Hot Jerky. 12.03.2026 24:18

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, GasBuddy Guy Patrick De Haan shares fuel-market insights, historical perspective, and the “amazing part” of the oil market as the battle continues in Iran. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/10: The Reshaping of EG Group. Leadership Change at CrossAmerica Partners. Pilot’s New Foodservice Platform. Gasoline Prices Jump Double Digits. 05.03.2026 30:52

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, what effect will war in Iraq have on gas prices and the U.S. Economy? We check in with economist Dr. Thomas Weinandy. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/9: Are the Rockies the Next Boom Market? Impressive New Menu Options. Fuel Volumes Bounce Back. The Beverage Flavor of the Year! 26.02.2026 30:50

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, CW EXCLUSIVE: What led this family-owned chain to exit the industry? Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/8: ARKO Petroleum IPO Nets $200 Million. The Kraft Heinz Split Is Off … For Now. What’s the Best Day of the Week to Buy Gasoline? 19.02.2026 29:59

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, easy enrollment/sign in, managing promotions, smart data use, and other secrets of successful loyalty programs with Peter Rasmussen of Convenience and Energy Advisors . Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/7: Why 2026 Could Be a Year of C-Store Shakeups. Sunoco’s Head-Scratching M&A Deals. Generational Acceptance Gives C-Store Foodservice a Boost. 12.02.2026 24:06

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, why are consumers increasingly dissatisfied with online food ordering and delivery? Joe Pawlak of Technomic shares insights from the restaurant industry. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/6: ARKO Readies for IPO. Wawa’s Self-Branded EV Chargers. Super Bowl Promotions. The Spam Dog Sells Out! 05.02.2026 30:07

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, an exclusive interview with James Cater about how Global Partners is laying a base on which to build an electric-vehicle charging network. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/5: Industry Store Count Is Flat. Consumer Confidence Plummets. Amazon Closes Its C-Stores. Where to Try the Spam Dog. 29.01.2026 31:56

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, the future of retail technology from an artificial-intelligence expert. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/4: Four Retailers Considering IPOs. Is Credit-Card Fee Relief Coming Soon? Menu Innovation. Private-Label Sales Explode. 22.01.2026 27:00

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, a look back and ahead at the year in mergers and acquisitions with Dennis Ruben. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC