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    EG America bringing AI planning tool to its c-stores

    The retailer will use Quorso’s platform to bring surveys, performance analytics and exception reporting into one unified workflow.

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    Inside Yatco’s new c-store design

    The New England company worked with King Retail Solutions to develop a uniform look for all its new stores.

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    The Road Ahead: Are we witnessing autonomous checkout’s second act?

    An expansive deployment at L.A.’s Intuit Dome shows how the struggling technology could find a niche by facilitating more than just sales.

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    3 top c-store dispensed beverage trends for 2025

    Retailers should offer a variety of flavors and the ability to customize not just taste but function, experts from Love’s and EG America said.

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    Regional c-store chains ramp up self-checkout tech

    Parker’s and Wesco both reached deals this week to expand their self-checkout capabilities after successful pilot programs.

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    EG America names new head of branded QSR operations

    The retailer has appointed a leader for its department that recently launched three fresh restaurant concepts.

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    Maverik to begin Kum & Go rebrands in Missouri and Michigan

    In addition to recently revealed updates in Arkansas, the retailer intends to rebrand a combined 61 convenience stores across the two states by the end of this summer.

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    Arko rolls out fuel discounts up to $2

    Members of the company’s Fas Rewards program can stack discounts up to that level as Arko continues focusing on price-conscious shoppers.

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    How Casey’s is trying to revive its sluggish coffee sales

    The retailer’s java offerings have hit a wall in recent years. With its new Darn Good Coffee program, it’s banking on flavor and roast varieties to give the category a boost, CMO Tom Brennan said.

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    3 Big Numbers: C-stores pushing the food trends envelope

    Rich Products recently outlined market trends it expects to see in 2025, and we’re looking at how c-stores are poised to meet those changes.

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    Rich Products continues layoffs, will shutter another facility

    The c-store food producer will terminate 139 employees who work at a plant near Los Angeles to offset costs driven by inflation.

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    Murphy USA focusing more on new builds after ‘disappointing’ 2024

    The retailer said some construction fell behind schedule last year, hurting merchandise and fuel sales.

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    Murphy USA nabs former Sweetgreen exec to spearhead asset development

    During his time as chief development officer for the restaurant chain, Jim McPhail led site selection, lease administration and construction and facilities management.

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    7 notable c-store executive changes from January

    BP and 7-Eleven top the list of monthly leadership shifts, while Parker’s Kitchen confirmed CEO succession plans.

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    Minuteman Food Mart taps Thorntons director to lead c-store operations

    Ed Bitondo will lead the “strategic and operational direction” for Minuteman’s retail division, which includes more than 60 stores across the Carolinas.

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    PepsiCo to focus on value, healthier offerings amid slump in snacks

    CEO Ramon Laguarta said the Doritos maker hasn’t seen a “direct impact” from GLP-1 medications despite higher consumer interest in health and wellness.

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    Blue Owl and one of its top executives to pay $15M in Mountain Express bankruptcy

    Both parties were accused of breaching their fiduciary duties, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy and fraudulent transfers relating to the retailer’s demise.

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    Yesway to sell all of its c-stores in Iowa and Kansas

    The retailer’s looming exit from the two Midwestern states this year comes as it continues to focus on growing the Allsup’s banner in the Southwest.

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    Royal Farms expands EV charging goals

    EV charging company Blink plans to reach 100 charging ports at the retailer’s sites, up from a planned 60.

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    4 tips to boost c-store breakfast programs

    Portable, craveable items are still a hit, but experts say retailers should also turn up the volume on energy drinks, hot honey and other nontraditional items.

  • A photo of a box of chicken nuggets, potatoes and biscuits. On the front of the box, in white text on blue, it says "enough Cajun spices to make it interesting. Not enough to make it hurt." There is also a glass bowl of dipping sauce and a blue and white napkin on the white table next to the box.
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    Krispy Krunchy Chicken adds nuggets

    The c-store-focused fried-chicken concept recently unveiled its latest menu addition, which is made of whole-muscle white meat.

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    Circle K franchisee waited 7 months to inform employees of data breach, lawsuit says

    Although Gas Express notified individuals of the attack in January, a lawsuit filed last week says the company discovered the breach in May 2024.

  • A photo of an electric vehicle charging at a charging station. the charger says "BP Pulse" on the front. A convenience store is in the background, with a sign over the door that says "TA Welcome Jacksonville South travel center."
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    3 Big Numbers: Second time’s the charm

    Stewart’s Shops, TravelCenters of America and Buc-ee’s all recently took another swing at key facets of their businesses.

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    Maverik begins Kum & Go rebrands in Arkansas

    At least three stores in the northwest part of the state have been rebranded, while at least 13 others in that region will take on Maverik’s banner by early March.

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    Craft soda brand coming to over 2K Circle K, FEMSA c-stores

    Jones Soda has signed an agreement that will result in its “first significant presence in the convenience channel in its nearly 30-year history,” its CEO said.