Yearly Archives: 2022

Circle K sales growth continues as foodservice gains momentum

2026-09-09T15:49:51-05:00September 9, 2026|Special Report|

Circle K parent Alimentation Couche-Tard recorded its fifth straight quarter of positive same-store merchandise sales growth in the U.S. during fiscal Q1 2027. U.S. same-store merchandise revenues grew 1.7% during the quarter and 1.6% across the company’s global network, building on a strong fiscal 2026. President and CEO Alex Miller [...]

Murphy USA Fuel Margins Climb Amid Price Volatility as Store Growth Continues

2026-08-14T11:26:02-05:00August 12, 2026|Special Report|

Murphy USA reported net income of $209.1 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 43.6% from $145.6 million a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $377.3 million, a 31.9% increase compared to $286 million in the prior-year quarter. Fuel performance was a key driver of the results. Price volatility [...]

PNC Bank Market Update: Strong Q2 Earnings & Increased Investment Sales Activity

2026-08-12T16:18:31-05:00August 12, 2026|Special Report|

PNC Bank has seen meaningful momentum in recent months, supported by strong financial performance and continued expansion. In Q2 2026, PNC reported $2.1 billion in net income, up 25% year-over-year, while total revenue reached $6.9 billion, a 21% increase. The company also generated record revenue, net interest income and fee [...]

7-Eleven Posts Record Quarter as Fuel Margins and Turnaround Plan Deliver

2026-07-21T14:43:31-05:00July 13, 2026|Special Report|

7-Eleven’s parent company, Seven & i Holdings, posted a record first quarter of fiscal 2026, with overall operating income up 122.4% year over year to more than 105 billion yen (about $649 million). Over the same period, its North American unit, 7-Eleven Inc., achieved a 25% increase in operating income, [...]

Murphy USA Delivers Strong Q1 as Expansion Continues, While QuickChek Faces Headwinds

2026-05-04T20:37:34-05:00May 4, 2026|Special Report|

Key Takeaways: Murphy USA’s core business is performing at a high level, driven by fuel margin expansion and consistent inside sales growth New store development remains a primary growth lever, with a steady pipeline of openings underway QuickChek represents a drag on overall performance, with restructuring efforts focused on improving [...]

BMO Targets High-Growth Markets with 145-Branch Expansion Across California and Arizona

2026-05-07T15:29:42-05:00April 24, 2026|Special Report|

Key Takeaways: BMO plans to open 145 new branches across California and Arizona The bank is concentrating growth in higher-potential Western markets BMO is selling 138 branches to First Citizens as part of a broader footprint realignment The expansion builds on BMO’s Bank of the West acquisition and long-term U.S. [...]

7-Eleven to Close 645 Stores in 2026 as Company Shifts to Wholesale Model and New Formats

2026-04-14T09:02:16-05:00April 14, 2026|Special Report|

7-Eleven plans to close 645 convenience stores across North America during fiscal 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year the company will shutter more locations than it opens. The closures are a central part of a broader effort to streamline operations, improve margins, and reposition the portfolio ahead of a delayed [...]

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