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AnalysisAn operational analysis of autumn beverage promotions, reviewing 7-Eleven's single-day Bring Your Own Cup Day event and Biscuit Belly's seasonal beverage partnership with Natalie's Juices.
AnalysisRecent sector reports highlight a generally optimistic operational outlook among convenience retailers alongside strategies to simplify store operations and expand geographic footprints through organic openings and postal network integrations.
AnalysisGlobal electric vehicle sales surpassed 20 million units in 2025, capturing 25% of the overall new car market. While regional performance diverged sharply due to policy shifts in North America and Europe, operators of fast-charging infrastructure are deploying AI telephone assistants to manage expanding customer support requirements.
Audio briefingAn executive audio briefing across fuel retail, EV charging, convenience stores and foodservice.
AnalysisAn analysis of World Fuel's Midwest dealer contract acquisition alongside scale disparities and digital convenience ecosystems in Poland's forecourt market.
AnalysisForecourt foodservice operators and QSR coffee brands are deploying autumn menu updates alongside targeted value bundles and promotional drink pricing from September through November 2026. This report examines recent announcements from Wawa and Travelin' Tom's Coffee, incorporates Placer.ai benchmark data on seasonal launch traffic, and presents structured operational hypotheses for business operators.
AnalysisLil’ Drug Store Products acquired Navajo's health, beauty, and wellness division effective Sept. 4, expanding its reach across convenience and drug channels. Concurrently, Polish retailer Żabka opened its landmark 13,000th store in central Warsaw, featuring a two-level design with expanded foodservice and transparent LED display technology.
Audio briefingAn executive audio briefing across fuel retail, EV charging, convenience stores and foodservice.
AnalysisAn analysis of recent convenience retail developments, covering forecourttech's sponsorship of the Warsaw Friends of Convenience Dinner and f'real's third-party delivery partnership with Lula Commerce.
AnalysisAn analysis of how convenience retailers are leveraging high-margin foodservice, coffee loyalty programs, and digital media partnerships to capture repeat drive-thru and forecourt visits.
AnalysisGlobal EV sales exceeded 20 million in 2025, driven by strong growth in Europe and high Chinese export volumes. For forecourt operators, shifting consumer behavior reveals that network reliability and peer recommendations now heavily influence station utilization, with 59% of charge point operators prioritizing utilization over expansion.
AnalysisAn operational analysis examining regional QSR co-locations in North America and foundational IT infrastructure strategy across European forecourt networks.