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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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    The 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.

  • A photo of a foodservice counter in a store. A sign over the counter says "Flyby Kitchen. Always fresh." there are two ordering kiosks and several glass-covered display areas. A logo on the wall to the right shows a chicken in aviation goggles and a scarf.
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    3 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.

  • A rendering of a building in a parking lot. A sign above the door says "Sheetz." A canopy off to the side has a sign that reads "Ionna" and has a number of EV chargers and cars beneath it.
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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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    Fueling 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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    3 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.