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Virginia Gabrielli for Industry Dive
Deep Dive‘Epic failure:’ Inside the rise and fall of Mountain Express Oil
The Georgia retailer was growing fast until it went bankrupt and terminated operations. Several former employees say leadership’s financial mishandlings and dysfunctional culture caused its demise.
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4 candy trends for c-stores to watch right now
While many customers want their indulgences to be functional, others are focused on nostalgic favorites or innovations from small producers, experts say.
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Screenshot of a Wawa video.
How mascots can make a c-store’s brand more memorable
An engaging mascot can give retailers a boost in social media, live events, customer engagement and more, experts say.
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Back to Basics: What builds a good snacking menu?
Consumers’ demand for specific snack items depends on their mood, time of day and ease of travel, experts said, opening up an array of traffic-boosting innovation opportunities.
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TravelCenters of America brings on AtoB’s fleet fuel cards
Drivers who have the card can receive a fuel discount of 42 cents per gallon every time they fill up.
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How much did c-store CEOs make in 2023?
Executives from some of the top publicly traded c-store retailers saw major jumps in their total earnings, while others experienced slight declines.
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ColumnCampaign Trail: Sheetz encourages fans to unleash their inner Freakz
Consumer ids come to life as red plushies in ads from the c-store retailer that marry value propositions and human truths.
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For Murphy USA, tobacco is king
The c-store retailer has made significant gains in the category in recent months thanks to its low-cost structure and promotional activity.
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Automatic age verification comes to self-checkout
An AI-driven solution that’s being tested in Germany has eliminated the need for cashier intervention in 80% of age-restricted transactions, manufacturer Diebold Nixdorf said.
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Rutter’s launches new Mexican burritos
The c-store retailer continues to beef up its food menu a year after launching its rotating LTO program.
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7-Eleven launches gaming-themed merch line
The retailer has partnered with Tetris on co-branded shirts, hats and more for its 7Collection assortment.
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: What the sudden loss of Foxtrot and Dom’s means for retail
Their demise underscores just how difficult it is to bring new, innovative ideas to life in the shadow of large-scale competitors and the grinding need for efficiency.
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RaceTrac boosts food safety with temperature monitoring tech
The sensors from Disruptive Technologies can sense anomalies in freezers, refrigerators and hot cases, and generate work orders automatically.
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RaceTrac brings EV charging to Texas
With five new chargers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the convenience retailer has grown its charging station count from one to six essentially overnight.
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Retrieved from Smoker Friendly.
Smoker Friendly names new president
Dan Gallagher, who has been the company’s chief operating officer since 2012, will continue that role as he replaces his brother as president.
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PDI upgrades c-store software with several new features
Additions include mobile inventory management, a live fuel pricing feed and custom sustainability recommendations.
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A fresh look inside a newly remodeled Love’s store
C-Store Dive visited a site in Virginia that’s part of the chain’s $1 billion renovation program to add new life to its older locations.
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Is QuikTrip nixing its fuel-less c-store concept?
The retailer will shutter one of its two existing non-fuel stores next month and it’s unclear if it will continue to invest in these types of locations.
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Foxtrot, Dom’s sued amid mass layoff
A class action complaint claims the companies violated the WARN Act by failing to give its employees at least 60 days notice of the mass layoff.
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How did Mountain Express get here?
Here’s a recap of some of the key moments from the retailer’s tumultuous past year, including news of its leaders being investigated for siphoning millions of dollars from the company.
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Menthol ban delayed yet again
Despite first being proposed in 2013, the rule that would prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes remains in limbo.
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Buc-ee’s takes aim at Tennessee
With four sites either open or in the works, including one that was just announced, the Texas-based retailer is making its presence known throughout the Volunteer State.
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Rutter’s expands private label beer line
The convenience retailer has launched a citra IPA alongside a Philadelphia-based brewing company.
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Retrieved from Racetrac website.
RaceTrac names Morhous chairman of the board
The convenience retailer’s CEO will now lead the company’s board of directors, replacing incumbent Carl Bolch Jr.
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Courtesy of Foxtrot Markets
Foxtrot ceases operations
The c-store chain and its sister company, Dom’s Kitchen & Market, suddenly announced Tuesday that all operations have come to a close.
