CHONGQING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 4: In this photo illustration, a smartphone shows the logo of Casey's General Stores Inc. (NASDAQ: CASY), a U.S. convenience store chain operator, with the company's latest stock market chart seen in the background on September 4, 2025 in Chongqing, China. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)Getty ImagesCasey’s General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY), a gas station and convenience store chain, is scheduled to disclose its fiscal first-quarter earnings (April year) on Monday, Sep ...

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MONTERREY, Mexico, Sept. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (“FEMSA” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD, FEMSAUB) today announced it has entered into definitive agreements with Raízen, S.A. (“Raízen”) to amicably terminate their joint venture in Brazil known as “Grupo Nós” that includes OXXO proximity stores and Shell Select convenience stores, allowing both companies to focus on their respective business‘ strategies. Under the terms of the agreement, FEMSA will ...

LAVAL, QC, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche‑Tard" or the "Corporation") (TSX: ATD) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders today announcing that all the candidates proposed as Directors in its Management Proxy Circular dated July 9, 2025, were elected by a majority of the votes cast by the shareholders attending or represented by proxy at the meeting.The detailed results of the vote for the election of Directors are set out below: NOMINEE IN FAVOR(#) IN FAVOR(%) WITHH ...

LAVAL, QC, September 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard" or the "Corporation") (TSX: ATD) announces its results for its first quarter ended July 20, 2025.Executive Comments on the QuarterAlex Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "We are pleased by our improved performance in this first quarter of the new fiscal year. Across our network, we are reporting positive same store sales, which includes our U.S. market for the first time in several quarters. This progr ...

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Summary of Philippine Seven Corporation Investor Day Company Overview - Philippine Seven Corporation operates the largest convenience store chain in the Philippines, Seven Eleven, with 4,268 stores as of June 30, 2025, and ranks as the sixth largest operator globally among 20 countries [1][2] Key Financial Highlights - System-wide sales reached 25.41 billion pesos, a 6.3% increase, while operating revenue grew by 9.3% to 24.79 billion pesos [10] - Operating income rose by 8.2% to 2.77 billion pesos, with net income slightly up by 0.7% to 1.78 billion pesos [12] - Merchandise sales increased by 7.1% to 41.1 billion pesos, driven by strong demand for nonalcoholic beverages [11] - Cash reserves increased by 27.74% year-on-year to 9.97 billion pesos, and total assets grew by 22.13% to 43.59 billion pesos [12] - Equity surged by over 53% to 10.85 billion pesos, with a book value per share of 7.2 pesos [13] Expansion Plans - The company plans to open at least 500 new stores by the end of 2025, with 70% of these in the Visayas and Mindanao regions [18] - As of now, 218 stores have been opened, with a pipeline of over 200 stores in various stages of construction [6] Market Position and Competition - The company faces competition from mini-marts and hard discounters, but maintains advantages such as 24-hour operations, fast food offerings, and dining spaces [23] - The company aims to secure prime locations to prevent competition from establishing nearby [25] Product and Service Innovations - New product offerings include City Cafe blind cups collectibles and enhanced flavored syrup options [7] - The company is focusing on improving its assortment in non-core categories like grocery and health and beauty items [19] - The ready-to-eat offerings contribute significantly to sales, with a focus on maintaining product quality through satellite kitchens [44] Challenges and Market Trends - Same-store sales growth was impacted by a shift in consumer behavior towards essentials, with a slight negative growth of 0.5% in Q2 due to specific challenges [10][19] - Recent weather events, including typhoons, affected sales performance in July, but recovery was noted in August [20] Leadership Changes - A leadership transition occurred with Victor Paterno becoming chairman and Richard Lee appointed as president [5][34] - The transition is expected to have minimal impact on operations as established processes remain in place [33] Financial Strategy - The company announced a capital expenditure of 5.5 billion pesos for 2025, primarily for growth initiatives [45] - A focus on internal funding for capital expenditures, with minimal debt levels [46] - Plans to maintain a regular cash dividend payout corresponding to 40% of net income [62] Customer Engagement and Technology - The company is enhancing customer convenience through the rollout of 3,620 ATMs, covering 85% of stores [13] - A new payment switch has been implemented to improve transaction reliability and expand payment options [27][49] Conclusion - Philippine Seven Corporation is positioned for growth with a strong financial foundation, strategic expansion plans, and a focus on customer engagement and product innovation, despite facing competitive pressures and market challenges.

Core Viewpoint - ARKO Corp. announces the departure of CFO Robb Giammatteo, who will leave to pursue a new opportunity outside the convenience store sector, effective October 10, 2025 [1][2]. Company Overview - ARKO Corp. is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest convenience store operators in the United States, owning 100% of GPM Investments, LLC [3]. - The company operates in four reportable segments: retail, wholesale, fleet fueling, and GPM Petroleum, providing a range of products including prepared foods, beverages, and fuel [3]. Leadership Transition - Chairman and CEO Arie Kotler acknowledges Giammatteo's contributions to the company's transformation plan and finance department [2]. - Giammatteo expresses pride in his achievements during his tenure and commitment to the company's future success [2].

Corporate Leadership and Performance - The shift towards gender-diverse leadership is transforming corporate cultures and enhancing business performance across various sectors, including technology and healthcare [2][4] - Women-led firms are setting new benchmarks for strategic growth and operational excellence, often outperforming their industry peers [2][4] Case Studies of Women-Led Companies - American Water Works' Cheryl Norton has advanced infrastructure resilience and innovation, earning multiple leadership awards [3] - Apple's Deirdre O'Brien has significantly shaped the company's global retail presence and internal culture, overseeing flagship store expansions and community engagement programs [3] Financial Market Recognition - ESG-focused funds are increasingly prioritizing companies with women in executive roles, recognizing the value of gender-diverse leadership [4] - Women entrepreneurs own 42% of U.S. businesses, employing 9.4 million workers and generating $1.9 trillion in annual revenues [4] Funding Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs - Women-led startups receive only about 2% of venture capital funding in the U.S. and Europe, partly due to biases in the investment community [5] - Women entrepreneurs are less likely to seek financing, with only 25% pursuing loans compared to 33% of male business owners [5] Investment Opportunities in Women-Led Companies - Companies like Newmont Corporation, Ralph Lauren Corporation, Automatic Data Processing, Inc., and Casey's General Stores exemplify strong leadership and strategic vision, making them attractive investment opportunities [6] - Newmont's recent performance includes adjusted earnings per share of $1.43 and revenue of approximately $5.32 billion, with a record $1.7 billion in quarterly free cash flow [9][10] - Ralph Lauren reported a 14% year-over-year revenue increase, with an 8% uptick in North America, indicating growth potential under new leadership [13][14] - Automatic Data Processing achieved 7% revenue growth and 9% adjusted EPS growth in fiscal 2025, supported by a people-centric strategy [15][17] - Casey's reported $15.9 billion in revenues and $546.5 million in net income for fiscal 2025, reflecting strong operational execution [19][20]