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Oak Street exec accused of ‘wrongful conduct’ in Mountain Express case
The bankruptcy trustee has demanded that Jared Sheiker — Oak Street’s principal and chief of staff — as well as Lamar Frady and Turjo Wadud pay a “minimum of $250 million in damages.”
By Brett Dworski • May 7, 2024 -
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7-Eleven names several new directors
Four individuals said they have moved into new roles across the company’s private label, sourcing and project management teams, according to social media posts.
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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.
By Jessica Loder • May 6, 2024 -
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Parkland USA is underperforming, leadership says
The company’s CFO said on Thursday that its U.S. division had a positive quarter in terms of EBITDA but is “behind where we want to be.”
By Brett Dworski • May 2, 2024 -
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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.
By Jeff Wells • May 1, 2024 -
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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.
By Brett Dworski • April 30, 2024 -
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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.
By Brett Dworski • April 30, 2024 -
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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.
By Brett Dworski • April 30, 2024 -
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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.
By Jessica Loder • April 29, 2024 -
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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.
By Brett Dworski • April 29, 2024 -
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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.
By Jessica Loder • April 26, 2024 -
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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.
By Brett Dworski • April 25, 2024 -
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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.
By Brett Dworski • April 25, 2024 -
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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.
By Brett Dworski • April 24, 2024 -
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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.
By Brett Dworski • April 23, 2024 -
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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.
By Brett Dworski , Jasmine Ye Han , Shaun Lucas • April 23, 2024 -
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Pilot names new president of energy arm
Gary Hoogeveen previously spent a decade with another Berkshire Hathaway brand, Rocky Mountain Power.
By Brett Dworski • April 23, 2024 -
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Q&A‘The status quo is never an option’: John Carey reflects on 6 months as EG America’s CEO
“If I look at our business, I think we've done some really good stuff in the last 12 months, but I think we have left some things on the shelf as well,” Carey said in an interview.
By Brett Dworski • April 22, 2024 -
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Seven & i splits CEO, chairperson roles
Stephen Dacus, who has been an outside director of the company since 2022, will take the reins of the board if he is approved at its May 28 meeting.
By Jessica Loder • April 19, 2024 -
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Wawa to bring 40 new stores to central Pennsylvania by 2029
As it continues expanding across the country, the c-store retailer also remains focused on growing in its home state.
By Brett Dworski • April 19, 2024 -
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7-Eleven expands store refresh program
After a test run in Louisville, Kentucky, the retailer plans to bring these exterior improvements and merchandising shifts to 4,000 stores this year.
By Jessica Loder • April 18, 2024 -
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Everything we know about SQRL’s sudden sale and ongoing challenges
The retailer turned heads last week when it revealed it’s selling all of its c-stores. But its employees, landlords and the industry have more questions than answers about the company’s future.
By Brett Dworski • April 17, 2024 -
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Back to Basics: How to build a subscription program that keeps customers coming back
Beyond finding the right product to entice customers, retailers also need to regularly show customers the benefits of joining, experts say.
By Christine Blank • April 16, 2024 -
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Parkland denies latest shareholder push to explore a sale
Simpson Oil, which owns nearly a fifth of the c-store and fuel company’s shares, is the second major shareholder calling for operational changes.
By Jessica Loder • April 16, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Road Ahead: The hidden lesson in Dollar General’s DGX stores
When retailers want to try new formats, sticking to established habits can be a barrier to innovation writes columnist Frank Beard.
By Frank Beard • April 15, 2024
