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OpinionThe snacks we grew up with are at risk of disappearing from shelves – if they haven’t already
Beloved products trusted for generations are now facing a crisis as rising costs, shifting purchasing patterns and regulatory scrutiny pressure legacy brands, writes Keren Novak of Curion.
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Sponsored by VusionGroupImmersive aisles: How digital signage is reinventing the in-store experience
Digital aisles come alive with VusionGroup’s immersive signage, driving sales and shopper engagement!
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Couche-Tard may struggle to get full value from 7-Eleven deal, analysis says
Even if the acquisition happens, a lack of fuel overlap between the two companies and 7-Eleven's heavy reliance on franchisees will pose significant challenges, says Bloomberg Intelligence.
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Column3 Big Numbers: Growing chains unveil eye-catching new developments
Circle K opens a site with EV chargers instead of fuel pumps, RaceTrac boosts supply chain capabilities and Urban Value goes frictionless.
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Who is Stephen Dacus, Seven & i’s new CEO?
The world’s largest c-store retailer just welcomed its first non-Japanese top executive. Here’s a brief history of his career as well as how he intends to grow 7-Eleven.
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EG America takes over 9 Neon Marketplace c-stores in the Northeast
The stores, which are located across Rhode Island and Massachusetts, will be rebranded to EG’s Cumberland Farms banner.
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Global Partners’ chairman dies at 85
Richard Slifka was the son of the company’s founder, Abraham Slifka, who started the Massachusetts-based retailer and distributor in the 1930s.
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RaceTrac gearing up for Louisiana growth with new distribution center
The $9 million facility will enhance the company’s supply chain in the state and support growing regional demand, the company said.
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4 c-store chains that are investing in new formats
Some of the industry’s fastest-growing companies are rolling out updated store designs that are more spacious and focused on foodservice.
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C-stores losing snacking dollars to grocers
While dollar and drug stores also ceded ground to grocery stores, convenience retailers gave up the most ground in treat sales, according to NielsenIQ.
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Courtesy of Urban Value Corner Store
Urban Value reveals automated micro-markets
The AI-powered coolers contain grab-and-go items and are targeted at smaller residential communities where the population can’t support a manned store.
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Courtesy of Monster Energy
3 packaged beverage trends for the back half of 2025
Energy drinks seek the right balance of flavors while consumer sentiment may not prevent beer price increases, according to a Goldman Sachs survey.
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Poppy Markets buys 11 c-stores
The deal for National Petroleum will more than triple Poppy’s footprint and bring it into the fuel business.
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ColumnFueling Up: What will Sunoco do with Parkland’s c-stores?
If the $9 billion deal gets approved, Sunoco will find itself with thousands more c-stores. Some experts think it should keep them, while others see an acquisition opportunity.
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BP Pulse is bringing EV chargers to Waffle House
Chosen sites in the Southeast and the Sunbelt will get six electric vehicle charging bays, with the first locations coming online next year.
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LTOs and value are key to fresh food success
With consumers bracing for tariff impacts, diners are still tuned in to "craveable" items and attractive deals, according to Technomic.
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7-Eleven hires former GetGo president Terri Micklin as SVP of store development
Micklin left GetGo in March, ahead of Alimentation Couche-Tard’s pending acquisition of the 270-store banner from Giant Eagle.
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Retrieved from City of Goodyear.
Buc-ee’s begins building first Arizona site
The 74,000-square-foot travel center will feature 120 fuel pumps and is expected to open next summer.
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Retrieved from Circle K.
Circle K launches fleet payment mobile app
The program, developed alongside Car IQ, is designed to help drivers avoid credit card skimmers at the pump.
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Coca-Cola launches Sprite + Tea appealing to TikTok-steeped Gen Z
The lemon-lime soda’s R&D team developed its latest limited-time flavor by mimicking a social media creation.
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8 notable c-store foodservice launches this past month
Beverages were the star of the show as 7-Eleven added a Slurpee variety, Rutter’s unveiled a new seasonal beer and QuickChek and Wawa debuted multiple drink flavors.
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Yesway appears to be axing its Allsup’s Express concept
A spokesperson confirmed the retailer recently shuttered its first-ever small-format store, while a source familiar with the situation said Yesway is ending the concept entirely.
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Courtesy of 7-Eleven
7-Eleven names new marketing agency of record
UM will develop the c-store retailer’s cross-channel media strategy and handle digital media activation.
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Retrieved from Kent Companies.
Column3 Big Numbers: Taking a closer look at new store designs
Arko has begun work on the first of its new food-focused stores, while Kent Kwik and Murphy already have sites up and running.
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Phillips 66 to sell 970 European retail sites for $1.6B
About 840 of the sites operate under Phillips 66’s Jet fueling brand. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
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Retrieved from 7-Eleven.
7-Eleven names new VP of center store operations
Sembe Cole will oversee categories including snacks, candy and packaged foods across over 12,500 of the chain's locations.
