U.S. Convenience Stores: a Market Analysis
Summary
In recent years, with convenience stores operators initiated on strategic moves to improve operations, enhance performance and differentiate from the competitor to position themselves—the changing nature of convenience retailing and the margin pressures brought on by encroaching competitive formats is driving c-store industry consolidation.Key Players This section covers the key facts about major players currently operating in the C-store industry, such as 7-Eleven Inc., Kroger, Koninklijke Ahold N.V, Shell Oil Products US, Exxonmobil Corporation, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. and Sunoco, Inc. Research Methodology Used Information Sources Information has been sourced from books, newspapers, trade journals, and white papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, monitoring industry news and developments, and through access to more than 3000 paid databases.They provide industry insights and analysis that helps corporations to take timely and accurate business decisions in todays globally competitive environment.It is estimated that on an average, one in every 1,100 fill-ups gasoline was theft in 2005.· Credit card fees in 2005 constituted more than 90% of a stores profits; totaling to US$ 38,383 per store, and it is expected to grow in the coming years.Key PlayersThis section covers the key facts about major players currently operating in the C-store industry, such as 7-Eleven Inc., Kroger, Koninklijke Ahold N.V, Shell Oil Products US, Exxonmobil Corporation, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. and Sunoco, Inc.Research Methodology UsedInformation SourcesInformation has been sourced from books, newspapers, trade journals, and white papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, monitoring industry news and developments, and through access to more than 3000 paid databases.Analysis MethodsRatio Analysis, Historical Trend Analysis, Linear Regression Analysis using software tools, Judgmental Forecasting and Cause and Effect Analysis are the methods used to analyze the facts and figures given in this report.About RNCOS:RNCOS, incorporated in the year 2002, is an industry research firm.They provide industry insights and analysis that helps corporations to take timely and accurate business decisions in todays globally competitive environment.For more information visit: http://www.rncos.com/Report/CP11.htmCurrent Industry News: http://www.rncos.com/Blog/### Contact Information RNCOS Shushmul Maheshwari 91-11-4214-1229 www.rncos.com Head of Business Development 29, 1st Floor, Patparganj Industrial Area, Delhi 92 Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from RNCOS Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend