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BrakeTime Corner Market to build and open 35 new c-stores through 2026
The first few are expected to open in the coming months in the Houston area as BrakeTime aims to build 20 to 30 stores annually, CEO Usman Bashir said.
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Pilot joins the travel center food tech wars
The Tennessee-based retailer added mobile ordering and updated both its web and mobile presence.
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Friendly Express revamps loyalty app
The update combines the retailer’s loyalty program, express debit fuel savings platform and ordering and delivery services — all of which are powered by different vendors — in one place.
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Shell USA’s director of foodservice resigns
Rene Da Costa said his final day with Shell USA, operator of about 200 Timewise c-stores across Texas, was Sept. 19.
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Arko promotes operations SVP for its fuel arm
Michael Nowotny took on the senior vice president of operations role for the GPM Empire team in August.
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Column3 Big Numbers: Just how important is pumpkin spice?
While some consumers roll their eyes at the near-fanatical love others have for the fall staple, there’s no avoiding the fact that the autumnal flavor is big business for c-stores.
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Global Partners requests court order to block Applegreen travel plaza deal
Global continues to accuse the Irish retailer and MassDOT of unethical communications during the bidding process earlier this summer. Applegreen denies any wrongdoing.
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EG America bringing Krispy Krunchy Chicken to Cumberland Farms
The fried chicken QSR will debut at five Cumberland Farms c-stores in the Florida panhandle, with the first set to open on Sept. 22.
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TravelCenters of America adds kiosks to Popeyes
The travel center company has already installed the technology at 45 locations, with plans to grow that to 66 by the end of 2025.
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FEMSA names new CEO
Jose Antonio Fernández Garza-Lagüera, who has led the company’s retail division since late 2023, will helm Oxxo’s parent company as it continues its closely watched U.S. expansion.
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Love’s expands supply agreement with Core-Mark
The partnership, which previously included around 100 of the retailer’s locations, now encompasses all 664 Love’s sites.
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8 c-stores make menu moves
7-Eleven, Rutter’s and EG America break out fall beverage LTOs while Wawa, Weigel’s and Royal Farms experiment with poultry.
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7-Eleven taps former Delek EVP to spearhead fuel supply
Dan Gordon will oversee supply chain operations, including sourcing, fuel procurement and risk management.
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Parkland receives $9.5M for EV charging in Quebec
The money, which will be used to fund 104 charging outlets at Parkland’s Marché Express c-stores, comes as part of the province’s 2030 Plan for a Green Economy.
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Fast Stop CEO acquires 9 locations for new QSR concept
The restaurants will feature the c-store chain’s Cajun-inspired fast food menu, which includes fried chicken, seafood, po boys and southern sides.
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Wawa names new CMO
Doug Martin joins the convenience retailer from General Mills, where he served as chief marketing officer since 2021.
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How c-stores can prepare for a visit from ICE
Training employees on their rights and what to do if the agency shows up is essential, an expert said in a recent NACS webinar.
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S&G acquires 8 PS Food Mart c-stores
All eight c-stores are in the Toledo, Ohio, area — S&G’s home base and largest market — and will be rebranded to the company’s banner.
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Maverik to begin rebranding Kum & Go in South Dakota
Once work is complete, Minnesota and North Dakota — which have just eight Kum & Go stores combined — will be the only states where Maverik hasn’t finished any rebrands.
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Pilot, GM surpass 200 EV charging sites
The partnership, which originated in 2022, has resulted in nearly 850 charging stalls in nearly 40 states.
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Deep DiveHow meat sticks became America’s favorite new snack
With sales reaching $3.3 billion last year, food brands such as Chomps, Jack’s Link and Slim Jim are benefitting from consumers’ obsession with protein and convenience.
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Pilot names next president of energy division
Jesús Guerra, who brings more than 25 years of experience in the energy sector, takes on the fuel supply chain role as Gary Hoogeveen announces his retirement.
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RaceTrac fills a key gap with Potbelly acquisition
The fast-growing regional chain isn’t known as a foodservice destination. That could all change quickly with this latest deal, experts said.
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Sheetz says Hershey price hike coming
The Reese’s, Kisses and Kit-Kat maker announced a 26% price increase on some candies due to supply issues.
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Column3 Big Numbers: What is RaceTrac getting with Potbelly?
The Georgia-based retailer’s acquisition is an unusual move, but one that could pay off handsomely. Here are a few key facts about the sandwich chain.
