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  The c-store mergers and acquisitions that defined 2025

  Although many deals happened this year, several stood out due to their size as well as what they meant for the companies and markets involved.

  M&A

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  Casey’s to begin CEFCO rebrands ‘in earnest,’ CEO says

  After spending the past year evaluating the 198-store chain it bought in 2024, the Iowa retailer will start its $150 million conversion efforts as it aims to improve CEFCO’s margins.

  Operations

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  The most impactful c-store foodservice moves of 2025

  While many retailers upped their food capabilities this year, a few investments stood out for their boldness and industry-wide influence.

  Foodservice

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  7-Eleven to pay $4.5M in FTC suit

  The settlement stems from the purchase of a store in St. Petersburg, Florida, that violated a consent order signed in 2018.

  Operations

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  Freedom Oil sells its 27 c-stores to Midwest competitor

  Nearly all of the sites are located in central Illinois, with about a third of them in neighboring cities Bloomington and Normal.

  M&A

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  Cubby’s to roll out new store design this month

  The Nebraska-based retailer is remodeling its store in Bennington with a fresh floor plan and expanded space for food and beverages.

  Operations

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  Little General Stores buys 5 sites in West Virginia

  All of the U-Save sites are in Nicholas County, further cementing the retailer’s presence in the heart of the Mountain State.

  M&A

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  Anheuser-Busch acquires majority stake in BeatBox for $490M

  The deal for the party punch maker, which is popular among young drinkers for its high alcohol content, gives the beer giant a path to complete ownership.

  Category Trends

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  3 Big Numbers: Retailers testing new waters

  We look at a Tennessee company taking on a new identity, RaceTrac’s latest expansion and 7-Eleven’s newest and most wanted sandwich.

  Category Trends

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  7-Eleven dismisses senior director of fresh food development

  Benjamin Lucky, who joined the retailer 14 months ago, said that his termination was part of 7-Eleven taking “a different direction.”

  Foodservice

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  California fuel distribution firm expands reach with acquisition

  In buying McCormix Corporation, JB Dewar gets three cardlock sites, a fuel transportation fleet and the only marine fuel dock in the Santa Barbara Harbor.

  M&A

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  Anabi acquires 12 c-stores in California

  The deal includes nine Cox Family Stores near the San Francisco Bay area and three in the Lake Tahoe region.

  M&A

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  Texas-based burger chain opens first c-store-adjacent site

  Mooyah expects its Michigan location to be the first of many to run alongside gas stations.

  Foodservice

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  GLP-1 users to make up 35% of food and beverage sales by 2030: report

  As more consumers take weight loss medications like Ozempic or Wegovy, companies will need to act fast if they want to adapt, according to Circana.

  Foodservice

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  Maverik hires chief of staff

  Jaclyn Avrit will oversee special projects, coordinate company-wide initiatives and manage agendas, presentations and other materials for executive leadership.

  Operations

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  C-stores share top tactics to cut costs, increase profits

  Making better use of data can cut waste while foodservice is a key driver of growth for many retailers, according to a survey from Dover Fueling Solutions and NACS.

  Operations

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  Dolly Parton headlines new travel stop chain

  A site in Cornersville, Tennessee, will reopen as the flagship location of the country singer’s new venture in mid-2026, with more stores planned in the state and beyond.

  Operations

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  7-Eleven brings Japanese-style egg sandwiches to US

  The long-awaited debut represents the latest step in 7-Eleven’s drive to improve its foodservice in the states.

  Foodservice

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  Fresh Stop COO departs

  Scott Burchfield recently left the c-store retailer “to pursue other interests,” and company president Matt Pickelsimer will assume his duties.

  Operations

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  Yesway hires 7-Eleven category vet as VP of merchandising

  Chuck Sanders will oversee the company’s category management, assortment optimization, vendor partnerships, pricing and more.

  Operations

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  TravelCenter’s of America’s new CEO leads November exec moves

  RaceTrac also welcomed its first CIO, EG Group added HR and accounting leads and Stewart’s, Yesway and Refuel named new VPs.

  Operations

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  TravelCenters of America adds new cardless payment

  Fleets can use Relay’s digital platform to buy fuel, diesel exhaust fluid and in-store items.

  Category Trends

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  Brew Oil acquires 14 sites in Iowa

  The Midwest retailer purchased 13 c-stores and one smoke shop from local entity Danlee Corp., bringing its footprint to nearly 50 sites across the Hawkeye State.

  M&A

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  Arko names Murphy USA vet as CFO

  Galagher Jeff brings financial leadership experience from several major retailers, including Dollar Tree, Walmart and Advance Auto Parts.

  Operations

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  RaceTrac opening first North Carolina store

  Although the retailer has nine stores in North Carolina under its RaceWay banner, its Dec. 2 opening will mark the first RaceTrac-branded site to enter the Tarheel State.

  Operations

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