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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.
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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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Retrieved from Wills Group.
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.
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EG America taps Dunkin’ exec to lead brand management
Beth Turenne will oversee the retailer’s brand strategy, positioning and marketing execution, a company spokesperson said.
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Fueling Up: 7-Eleven’s new-and-improved c-stores are better than I expected
The retailer is delivering on its promise of making fresh food the star of the show at its highly anticipated large-format locations.
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Vontier names president of new c-store division
Andy Bennett originally joined the mobility tech company as CEO of its Driivz EV charging arm.
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Top c-store conferences for 2026
From supplier shows to tech expos to the NACS Show, here are the top convenience industry events to keep in mind as retailers look ahead to 2026.
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Casey’s buys 4 c-stores in South Dakota from Maverik
This comes days after Casey’s acquired Maverik’s eight remaining c-stores in Michigan as the Utah retailer continues to sell dozens of Kum & Go locations.
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Weigel’s enters the retail media game
The Tennessee-based retailer’s program will offer advertising opportunities across in-store, forecourt and online media.