Reporting and analysis across four connected industries. Browse every perspective, from the newest dispatch to the archive.
AnalysisConvenience store operators are leveraging co-branded QSR partnerships and expanding food-to-go concepts to boost site destination appeal. GoMart is introducing West Virginia's first Wienerschnitzel drive-thrus, while international forecourts experiment with protein expansion, non-coffee specialty beverages, and mini food halls.
AnalysisTexas Born (TXB) outlines a 5-year strategy to double its store footprint to over 100 locations via new builds and M&A, while ENOC Group and Landmark Group establish a cross-sector loyalty point exchange program in the UAE.
AnalysisIn 2025, global electric car output reached nearly 22 million vehicles while electric truck manufacturing doubled to 440,000 units. Meanwhile, The ai Corporation and Visa partnered in September 2026 to roll out Visa Fleet 2.0 across Europe.
AnalysisAn analysis of summer 2026 fuel rewards data reveals customer stacking trends alongside low baseline redemption rates, while international forecourt operators prepare for the IFSF 2026 conference on mobility standards.
AnalysisNational Coffee Association survey data indicates record-high specialty coffee consumption and expanding app ordering, while Casey's General Stores reports a 30% sales boost in prepared foods and dispensed beverages at converted CEFCO locations.
AnalysisRecent developments in convenience store management highlight two strategic approaches: implementing integrated digital checklists for store operations and recruiting professional chefs to elevate prepared food programs. This analysis reviews workflow automation sessions by NACS and TransAct alongside operational data on chef hires from regional operators like Rutter's, Weigel's, Leo's, and Sprint Mart.
AnalysisThis analysis covers global light-duty vehicle charging trends from the IEA's 2026 report alongside heavy-duty Megawatt Charging System initiatives in Europe. It highlights global public charger expansion, regional capacity metrics, building code regulations, subsidy expiration dates, and hardware developments for commercial freight.
AnalysisThis briefing covers U.S. legislative hearings regarding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) deratements in cold climates and reports on the European Union's 2025 Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) benchmark performance.
Audio briefingAn executive audio briefing across fuel retail, EV charging, convenience stores and foodservice.
AnalysisRecent developments in forecourt foodservice feature Sheetz launching a YouTube miniseries with First We Feast and Valora partnering with team energie to pilot its avec 'foodvenience' format across eight German service stations.
AnalysisMajor travel center chains are launching targeted driver appreciation promotions in September 2026 using CDL validation and mobile app rewards. Concurrently, regional operator TXB is restructuring leadership and planning to double its footprint to over 100 locations.
AnalysisAn analysis of heavy-duty fleet charging rollout in logistics networks alongside broad global EV battery market trends, price shifts, and commercial depot utilization strategies.