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 Ep. 2/3: The Oil Market Post-Venezuela Action. Whither CITGO? 7-Eleven IPO Update. Weigel’s Victory Lap. Why Is McDonald’s Being Sued Now? 15.01.2026 30:13

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, oil analyst Tom Kloza explains how military action in Venezuela will affect the oil and gas market in the U.S. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/2: Recent M&A Roundup. RaceTrac Makes Plans to Grow the Potbelly Chain. New Leadership at NACS. Goodbye to Another Industry Pioneer. 08.01.2026 31:33

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Technology Hall of Famer Bill Wade discusses his 37 years of c-store tech innovation and adaptation. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 2/1: Two Significant Leadership Shakeups. Goodbye to an Industry Pioneer. Arko Corp.’s IPO Gambit. Consumer Confidence Stalls. 01.01.2026 33:08

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, new year cautions and opportunities in the THC-infused-product market. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 44: Holiday LTOs! PepsiCo Bows to Investor Pressure. Economic Stats and a Coming Recession? Why Retailers Are Eager to Update Their POS. 18.12.2025 30:52

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Scott Negley of Dover Fueling Solutions discusses the 2026 Fuel & Convenience Trends Report Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 43: What’s Growing Traffic in Casey’s General Stores? Record-Breaking Holiday Travel. And a Deep Dive Into Retail Media Networks. 11.12.2025 29:35

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Matt Riezman of NexChapter on the great potential of retail media networks. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 42: Couche-Tard Leans Into Growth, Again. The Dolly Parton News That Surprised the Industry. Menu Innovation for the Holidays. 04.12.2025 32:50

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, sweet talk about bakery initiatives in Global Partners’ c-stores. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 41: Two Retailers Leaning on Turkey Menus. Rutter’s Operates the 'Best Foodvenience Store in the World'! How Much Will That Turkey Dinner Cost This Year? 20.11.2025 26:29

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, AAA helps us prepare for the 82 million Americans hitting the road this holiday week. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 40: Retail Shakeup at BP. Retailers Leaning on In-Store Sales. 7 C-Store Chains Holding Their Own Against QSRs. More! 13.11.2025 34:17

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, a deep dive into a new convenience retail concept. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 39: A ‘Good’ Q3 for the Industry. What’s Next for Parkland's Stores? M&A News. Weigel’s, the Industry’s Gamification Champ! 06.11.2025 15:53

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, 7-Eleven’s spicy foodservice innovation, inflation news and more. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 38: More From the NACS Show. A C-Store Chain Welcomes a Top 10 Sandwich Chain – All of It! Sheetz Launches Social Media ‘Creator Program.’ 30.10.2025 25:33

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, when Warheads met Pickle in a Pouch, keeping lottery scratchers safe, the No. 1 energy drink you never heard of, and more product highlights from the NACS Show. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 37: The Lowest Gas Prices of the Year. Bubblicious Returns! Cypto Opportunities in the C-Store. And Highlights From the 2025 NACS Show. 23.10.2025 19:15

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, new flavors, products and services from the NACS Show floor. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 36: A Peek at the NACS Show. Seven & i Earnings Report. Family Express Invests in Store Growth. A Global Foodservice Competition. 17.10.2025 20:03

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, consumers increasingly report c-store food is better than traditional fast food: report. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

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 ... 09.10.2025 29:12

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, which channels are winning the foodservice wars now? Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep.34: Movement in Michigan and More M&A. Going After Illegal Vapes. The End of ‘Take a Penny, Leave a Penny.’ 03.10.2025 34:07

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, a retailer tackles the challenges of selling bagged ice. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep. 33: Applegreen Terminates Travel Center Agreement! Some Pretty Cool Menu Innovations. Is Yesway Finally Ready to IPO? 26.09.2025 31:33

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, why do British c-store retailers struggle in the United States? Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep.32: Loyalty Apps Get Bigger, Better. Law Enforcement Targets Black-Market Vapes. The Minuteman Gets Married! 19.09.2025 30:23

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, a crash course in analyzing loyalty data and using it to create promotions that improve sales. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep.31: RaceTrac Builds on Its Empire. Casey’s ‘Excellent’ Earnings Report. Digging Into the Travel Stop Conflict in Massachusetts. 12.09.2025 25:44

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, an exclusive interview with the cofounder of Applegreen on its growth strategy in the U.S. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep.30: Couche-Tard Back on the Plus Side of Sales. This Year’s Outlook for Store Performance: Unclear! A Deep Look at EV Infrastructure Funding. 05.09.2025 27:14

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, did the Trump Administration just do electric-vehicle expansion a favor? Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

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! 29.08.2025 30:03

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Economist Dr. Thomas Weinandy of Upside updates us on the likelihood of a recession: “The good news is that the economy is expected to grow over the next 6 months.” Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep.28: New on C-Store Menus. Why Are Fewer Americans Drinking Alcohol? Big Foot Makes an Appearance! 22.08.2025 26:42

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, GasBuddy’s Patrick DeHaan helps bust some myths about gasoline prices. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep.27: Major Store Selloffs Coming? Insights From Latest Earnings Reports. Sheetz & 7-Eleven Are Killing It With Latest Promotions! 15.08.2025 35:44

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Glenn Street reveals the benefits – and hazards – of adopting a company mascot. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep.26: 7-Eleven to Add 1,300 Stores. Applegreen Roots Itself in Highway Service Plazas. The Oreo Reese’s Cookie? Yes, Please! 08.08.2025 26:39

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, the pod’s new contributor, an industry expert, offers his 2 cents on tariffs, the economy and selling a family business: “It’s like cutting off part of your left arm!” Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep.25: Foodservice Special – What’s on the Menu at Pilot, 7-Eleven, EG America, Minuteman and More? And Vape & Chocolate in Crisis! 01.08.2025 33:19

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Michael Bloom talks about the launch of Arko Corp.’s fas craves. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep.24: Circle K & 7-Eleven Continue to Throw Mud. 30-Store Chain Now Employee-Owned. Store Brands Continue to Flourish 25.07.2025 25:39

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, inside Rutter’s sports bars/lounges. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC

Convenience Weekly Ep.23: What Really Happened to Circle K-7-Eleven Merger? Coffee Prices on the Rise. Whither Kellogg Cereals? 18.07.2025 37:58

Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, The Gas Station Gourmet shares stories and draws conclusions about convenience store foodservice. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC