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C&S to acquire SpartanNash in $1.77B deal
The combined company will run almost 60 distribution centers and own more than 200 grocery stores.
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Retrieved from Parkland website.
Parkland’s big moment has arrived
The company’s future will be decided Tuesday when shareholders vote on Sunoco’s $9.1 billion buyout offer. Here’s a recap of what led to this moment.
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Applegreen to spend $750M remodeling 18 Massachusetts travel plazas
The Dublin-based retailer will overhaul and operate the locations during a 35-year lease agreement with the state. Construction on the first six sites will begin Jan. 1.
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Dandy unveils ‘Trackside’ stop at NASCAR venue
The new store, which is only open when the raceway is operating, features staples like beer, tobacco products and Dandy’s pizza.
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Retrieved from Yesway.
Yesway appears to be in talks to sell Iowa and Kansas c-stores to MegaSaver
A deal would nearly double Nebraska-based MegaSaver’s c-store count and introduce the retailer to Kansas while significantly expanding its footprint in Iowa.
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Retrieved from CEFCO.
Inside Casey’s process to integrate CEFCO’s c-stores
Seven months after the deal closed, Casey’s hasn’t remodeled any of the recently acquired sites as the Iowa retailer continues to evaluate CEFCO’s brand and offering, CEO Darren Rebelez said.
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Column3 Big Numbers: Costco’s fueling ambitions
As the big box retailer prepares its first standalone gas station, we’re taking a look at how the company’s fueling business has fared recently.
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Stinker adds Costa Coffee
The retailer is updating its hot beverage offering at select stores, joining other c-store chains that have recently refreshed their drinks programs.
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Brett Dworski/C-Store Dive
Midwest showdown: Wawa and QuikTrip ignite c-store rivalry
The retailers recently opened their first locations in Indiana half a mile apart. C-Store Dive visited the stores to learn which one customers prefer — and how the brands feel about their competition.
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Retrieved from pwrmarket.com.
H&S expanding use of digital shelf labels
The technology from Aperion will streamline the process for updating pricing and give more information to customers.
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Retrieved from BP.
BP is becoming a c-store tech vendor
The company’s new platform, Croscourt, uses AI to help independent retailers personalize their offerings, fix routine issues and reduce costs.
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Circle K, 7-Eleven headline new c-store foodservice launches
Our latest breakdown of proprietary food and drink launches includes exclusive Gatorade and Slurpee flavors, a new burger lineup and a dispensed beverage program refresh.
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Costco to open first standalone gas station
The big-box giant’s latest project, set to open in 2026, will also be its largest fueling site yet, featuring a 17,185-square-foot canopy with 40 fill-up positions.
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Column3 Big Numbers: The many faces of c-store growth
Casey’s, Sunoco and Minuteman are all looking to expand their horizons — and store counts — in the next year.
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Courtesy of Global Partners
Global Partners launches unified loyalty program
The retailer also relaunched its mobile app alongside Bee’s Knees Benefits, which will be accepted at all of the company’s banners.
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Nouria names technology head following CIO’s departure
Abhi Patel’s promotion comes just days after the retailer’s longtime chief information officer, Doug New, retired.
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Retrieved from altaconvenience.com.
United Pacific boosts e-commerce at over 600 c-stores
The retailer tapped Lula Commerce to bring inventory management and delivery integration to its Rocket and Alta Convenience stores.
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Casey’s to debut 80 new stores during fiscal 2026
The retailer’s latest push is expected to get it past its current three-year goal of 500 openings.
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Courtesy of Minuteman Food Mart
Behind Minuteman’s new look
The regional retailer will integrate its brand refresh at five to 10 new locations in the next year.
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Circle K names VP of US merchandising
Kurt Fraschetti will pivot from leading Couche-Tard’s North America merchandise team to focusing solely on the U.S.
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Small c-stores shouldn’t sleep on retail media
While the space can feel daunting, it’s important for interested retailers to build a strategy and avoid waiting for a perfect tech stack, experts say.
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Applegreen adds EV chargers in New Jersey
The retailer added charging infrastructure at eight locations along two of the state’s largest thoroughfares.
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QuikTrip revamping self-serve beverage program
The new fountain, tea and frozen drink machines offer more flavors and customization options and should roll out to all stores by summer 2026.
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RaceTrac accepting QuikQ cards at truck fueling sites
The fleet card is the latest step the Atlanta-based retailer is taking to improve security and the customer experience in its forecourts.
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Private label beer is having a moment. Should c-stores order a round?
Retailers like Costco, Stewart’s Shops and Walmart are investing in exclusive beer brands as capacity has opened up at brewers across the U.S.
