Fresh Stop parent hires executive managing director to drive retail growth

Joshua Hamby will lead Madison Capital’s sourcing, structuring and development opportunities, with a focus on growing Fresh Stop and the Links Car Wash chain.

By Brett Dworski • March 31, 2026

Chestnut Market, foodservice director part ways one week after hiring

Ben Lucky has exited the company for personal reasons and Director of Merchandising Farris Jamal will take over in the interim.

By Brett Dworski • March 31, 2026

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Yesway reveals 5-year expansion plan as IPO takes shape

As it refiles for its public offering, the retailer plans to open 130 NTIs through 2031 and expects to spend between $40 million and $50 million building the first set of sites this year.

By Brett Dworski • March 31, 2026

BP sells 13 Thorntons c-stores to Giant Oil

The energy giant has focused on improving its balance sheet lately by divesting stores and suspending share buybacks.

By Jessica Loder • March 31, 2026

Yesway revives IPO plans

The Texas-based retailer initially filed to go public in 2021, but halted that bid in 2022 amid unfavorable market conditions.

By Jessica Loder • March 30, 2026

Global Partners to open first Honey Farms c-store in New York

Honey Farms is one of two banners the convenience retailer is growing, as the company has also opened a new Alltown Fresh for the first time since 2023.

By Jessica Loder • March 26, 2026

Fresh Stop and president part ways, CEO resigns amid $200M expansion

As parent Madison Capital aims to double the number of its c-stores and car washes, Joe Teague’s and Matt Pickelsimer’s departures leave significant holes atop its retail leadership.

By Brett Dworski • Updated March 26, 2026

Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos to step down, again

This time, Ahold Delhaize USA executive JJ Fleeman will succeed him as CEO, with Vasos exiting the position in 2027.

By Dani James • March 25, 2026

Circle K now accepting Giant Eagle’s loyalty program in Ohio

Effective March 24, customers in the Buckeye State can choose between Couche-Tard’s Inner Circle rewards or myPerks while filling up on gas.

By Brett Dworski • March 25, 2026

Par Pacific to launch c-store remodeling initiative

The updated locations will feature “improved merchandising, expanded food and beverage offerings and enhanced site presentation,” the retailer said in its annual report.

By Brett Dworski • March 25, 2026

InStore.ai names chief customer officer

Kevin Farley brings over two decades of leadership experience with c-store consultancies W. Capra and GSP Retail.

By Jessica Loder • March 24, 2026

Town Pump to place standalone coffee kiosks in its parking lots

The 400-square-foot sites will be branded as Stonehouse Coffee Shots, after the retailer’s proprietary coffee program, and will feature pickup and drive-thru windows.

By Brett Dworski • March 23, 2026

Family Dollar to pilot extra small store format in urban markets

Fresh off its separation from Dollar Tree, the discount chain is pursuing a turnaround that includes 70 initiatives across various departments.

By Dani James • March 20, 2026

Sinclair Oil likely to part ways with CEO, CFO

The fuel retailer said it expects to negotiate a separation arrangement with both leaders about a month after they requested leave of absences for undisclosed reasons.

By Brett Dworski • March 20, 2026

3 Big Numbers: How Couche-Tard is extending its reach

While its same-store merchandise sales growth was a highlight in Q3, the retailer is expanding in other ways to keep the growth coming.

By Jessica Loder • March 20, 2026

Hershey combines salty, sweets units to accelerate growth

The Reese’s maker also announced several leadership changes, including expanding the oversight of sweets head Andrew Archambault to include the full U.S. portfolio.

By Christopher Doering • March 19, 2026

Legacy Markets taps former Fresh Stop operations chief as COO

Scott Burchfield officially joined the retailer, which operates Triangle Stop Food Stores in North Carolina, on March 9.

By Brett Dworski • March 19, 2026

Couche-Tard posts strongest US same-store merchandise gains in 2 years

Foodservice, including Circle K’s meal deals, drove the company’s growth, President and CEO Alex Miller told investors and analysts on Wednesday.

By Brett Dworski • March 19, 2026

GSTV expands C-suite

The forecourt-focused media company added new finance and strategy leaders, and promoted marketing and technology leads into expanded roles.

By Jessica Loder • March 19, 2026

7 c-store retailers entering new states

Wawa continued its multistate moves while Rutter’s, Kwik Trip and RaceTrac opened long-planned stores and a major Asian competitor planted its flag.

By Jessica Loder • March 18, 2026

NATSO names new chairman of the board

The trade organization confirmed Matt Mildenberger, president and CEO of Mittens Travel Center, to the top role after he succeeded Joe Zietlow of Kwik Trip last year.

By Jessica Loder • March 17, 2026

Maverik continues exec overhaul with new CFO, VP of store development

The retailer has made numerous leadership changes over the past year as it continues its integration of Kum & Go’s nearly 400 convenience stores and hundreds of employees.

By Brett Dworski • March 16, 2026

Goodbye, EG Group. Hello, Cumberland Farms.

In a shift that highlights its U.S. focus, the global retailer has adopted the name and branding of the chain it bought in 2019.

By Brett Dworski • March 13, 2026

3 Big Numbers: Casey’s multi-pronged growth plan

The Iowa-based retailer continues to build new stores, expand its footprint and grow its rewards program alongside its foodservice focus.

By Jessica Loder • March 13, 2026

3 c-stores taking car washes to the next level

From stand-alone spin-off brands to in-tunnel entertainment, operators are turning the wash bay into a loyalty driver.

By Michael Brady • March 12, 2026