Business Leadership
Organizations are racing to implement AI and advanced analytics, convinced that the right algorithms will unlock transformative insights. Yet many still struggle to see meaningful results. The hard truth is that no matter how smart...
Looking at the following chart, it might be appropriate to offer fuel marketers congratulations simply for surviving 2025. The geopolitical and economic factors that whipsawed the market last year have been well documented: Tariffs affecting...
End-of-Year Performance Summary by SG Vertical Study Groups (SG) member performance in 2025 reflected steadiness in a year of uneven economic conditions. “Flat was the new up” in most of the industries our members participate...
Downs Energy is a leading petroleum marketer that operates six high-performing cardlocks with a large fleet card customer base and a delivered fuels and lubricants distribution segment servicing commercial and municipal customers throughout Southern California....
By Davis McCauley, Lead Brand Designer For decades, foodservice in convenience stores and travel centers was viewed as an amenity, a secondary consideration behind fuel price, location, and speed. That hierarchy has fundamentally changed. Prepared...
By Dr. David Nelson As we wrap up another year, our thoughts turn to the year ahead and what’s in store for the U.S. Economy. Will we see a continuation of economic growth? Will the...
