Digital Loyalty Growth
Murphy USA reported a 31% increase in new loyalty enrollments and an 11% increase in merchandise transactions. The revamped QuickChek loyalty program saw mobile orders double since relaunch, with 35% of in-store pickup items including additional sales.
Improved Retail Fuel Margins
Retail fuel margins showed resilience, with an 80 basis point improvement year-to-date, and an additional 13 basis points from lower credit card fees. This indicates stronger profitability despite lower fuel volumes.
Operational Efficiencies
There were improvements in overtime, labor rates, loss prevention, and maintenance costs, complemented by home office efficiencies that drove G&A lower.
New Store Pipeline
Murphy USA is poised to deliver 50 new stores over the next 12 months, with 40 new stores and 8 raze-and-rebuilds currently under construction.