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TravelCenters of America CEO departs
Debi Boffa, TA’s top exec since 2023, leaves parent company BP after nearly 30 years to return to her home country of New Zealand, a spokesperson said. SVP Greg Franks has taken over in the interim.
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Atlantis Fresh Market expands frictionless checkout
After piloting Mashgin’s technology at five locations, the chain now plans to include it in all remodels and new builds going forward.
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ColumnThe Road Ahead: Why super regionals will shape the next decade of convenience
When a competitor like Wawa or QuikTrip comes into a market, competitors will either be forced to innovate or get left behind.
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Fireside Market launches food-focused c-store design
The 9,700-square-foot store in Slinger, Wisconsin, features a drive-thru and will serve as a model for future locations, a spokesperson said.
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7-Eleven’s transformation strategy taking shape despite economic headwinds, Dacus says
The plan, which includes the rollout of large-format, food-focused convenience stores in the U.S., is “delivering tangible results,” Seven & i Holdings’ president and CEO said last week.
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Refuel taps PAR for loyalty update
The technology aims to help the South Carolina-based retailer offer more personalized deals and deepen the actionable insights it gleans from its data.
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Column3 Big Numbers: Building trust in c-store foodservice
While the industry has come a long way, many customers still view “gas station food” as a pejorative. Luckily, there are ways convenience stores can improve their image.
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7-Eleven sees revenue declines as store closures continue
Quarterly revenue dropped by nearly $3 billion year over year in Q2. This comes as 7-Eleven closes hundreds of underperforming stores and focuses on building bigger, food-forward locations.
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Arko appoints interim CFO
Jordan Mann, SVP of corporate strategy, capital markets and investor relations, will add finance head to his existing duties while the company searches for a permanent replacement.
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Winners and losers in c-store alcoholic beverages
Beer remains big, but other subcategories are getting battered by a years-long slump in booze sales, experts say.
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Coca-Cola to roll out single-serve minis in c-stores
The 7.5-ounce cans will be available in Coke, Sprite and Fanta varieties, offering consumers a more affordable price point.
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Casey’s names VP of proprietary brands as category undergoes facelift
Eric Long will assume leadership of the segment in which Casey’s has spent the past year implementing a tiered system.
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Sheetz taking on Driivz EV charging platform
The cloud-based software lets Sheetz “remotely address charger issues in real-time” and provides loyalty rewards, session tracking and digital receipts.
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ColumnFueling Up: 5 big questions heading into the 2025 NACS Show
Retailers have shown that in the face of economic challenges, they aren’t afraid to try something new. But plenty of uncertainties remain amid a challenging operating environment.
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EG America foodservice VP departs for NexChapter
Mendy Meriwether is leaving the retailer at a time when it is focused on expanding its fresh food and grab-and-go programs.
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C-suite updates lead September c-store exec changes
Parker’s and FEMSA made changes at the top, while Wawa and Yesway updated their marketing teams and Rhode’s tapped a new operations head.
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Dash In to acquire 16 sites in the Carolinas for $143M
The expansion includes locations near Charlotte, Triad and Raleigh, North Carolina, as well as one store in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
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Love’s joins retail media market
The travel center company has hired Tommy Greenberg, who spent the last three years in retail media for Lowe’s, to lead the division.
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Inside Circle K’s tech vetting process — and what small retailers can learn from it
The retailer’s selection method is so rigorous that it has a 20–person council meeting weekly to review new software or products.
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Anabi Oil to acquire Green Valley Grocery’s 87 c-stores
The parent company of Rebel Convenience Stores doesn’t expect to rebrand the stores, which are known for their made-to-order and grab-and-go program.
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Rite Aid closes all stores
When the drugstore retailer filed for bankruptcy in May, its second Chapter 11 in eight months, it was running about 1,275 locations.
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Kwik Trip to round cash transactions down to nearest nickel
The Wisconsin-based retailer made this announcement ahead of the U.S. Mint’s wind-down of penny production next year.
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Pilot names SVP of operations
Jorge Valdes originally joined the travel center company in 2023 as VP of operations excellence.
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Column3 Big Numbers: The c-store cost of SNAP changes
NACS and FMI-The Food Industry Association surveyed retailers to get a better idea of how much it may cost them to align with new SNAP guidelines.
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Oxxo hits 50 rebrands with over 40 more planned for 2026
The retailer has been busy rebranding Delek sites in Midland, Odessa and Lubbock, Texas. It’s now making its way towards the city of El Paso, where it has 77 c-stores.
