Business Analytics

The 13% jump in adjusted earnings per share and resilient digital sales of nearly $293 million signal operational momentum, even as network sales shrinks to 7,034 locations.

Core retail sales, which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers, rose 0.9% in January.

It’s not yet common to see self-checkout options in the convenience and gas space, but self-checkout innovations can help streamline c-store and gas operations.

Sales in the food, beverage and tobacco subsector rose 1.6% to $15.9 billion.

Artificial intelligence, store safety, alcohol and low-alcohol beverages, future fuels and consumer trends were among the key themes on Day 1 at the conference.

After ending bid to buy 7-Eleven parent last year, 2026 strategy aims to fully use the power of its scale and network for growth.

The chief strategy officer from Bond, a loyalty and customer engagement company, reflects on what the changes mean for operators and what's ahead for 2026.

Luc Dumont discusses the channel's top performers in-store and online.