Observations from the Executive Suite

“Observations from the Executive Suite” 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 me at jeff.kramer@nrc.com or 303-619-0611.

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....

Jeff Kramer

Feb 11, 20242 min read

Rolling Recession or Rolling Recovery? Its Importance for C-Store M&A

Economic data remains mixed, but overall improving once again. On the one hand, some economic recovery groups like housing and...