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    Top convenience store trade shows for 2027

    While there are still a few conferences left in 2026, leaders will want to leave space in their 2027 calendars for these events from NACS, NATSO and more.

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    5 trends to help c-stores boost foodservice sales

    From elevating reliable menu items to trying new angles on popular favorites, here are some easy (and some not-so-easy) tips to heighten customer interest.

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    Casey’s begins rebranding Pak-A-Sak stores

    The retailer began converting the 24 locations last week, with the entire set expected to transition over the coming weeks.

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    3 Big Numbers: How Par Pacific is boosting its retail arm

    The company highlighted growth in fuel and an 11% boost in foodservice sales during its Q3 earnings call on Wednesday.

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    CrossAmerica slims down c-store portfolio

    The company had almost 7% fewer retail locations at the end of Q3 than it did at the same time last year as part of its real estate optimization program.

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    Kent Companies joins Pay With Points

    Customers at Kent Kwik locations will be able to use points they earned through Velocity Logic Group’s network of bank and card partners.

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    Wawa to open first store in Nashville

    After debuting in Tennessee earlier this year, the retailer has set its sights on expanding in the Volunteer State’s largest city.

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    Arko’s dealer conversion project nears 500 locations

    The retailer has already changed nearly one-third of the stores it owned in 2024 to dealer sites, President and CEO Arie Kotler said during its Q3 earnings call.

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    International flavors lead the latest c-store food innovations

    7-Eleven looked to Asian and Hispanic cuisines for new lineups, while Wawa and Sheetz got a jump on Thanksgiving.

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    Par Pacific makes EVP shift

    Jerry Stumbo succeeds Richard Creamer as executive vice president for refining and logistics at the energy and retail company.

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    Hershey’s CEO highlights softness in c-store sales

    Kirk Tanner said during the company’s Q3 earnings call that the convenience channel is a particularly challenging one for the candy maker right now.

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    C-stores are going all-in on tech. How can they measure its ROI?

    Business outcomes like faster checkout or higher customer spending are more important than a new system’s capabilities alone, Vontier’s group president of convenience retail said.

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    How 3 energy companies are managing their c-store portfolios

    Shell, Sunoco and BP have all expanded their retail footprints, but now they’re running into the messy realities of corporate restructuring and declining trips.

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    Golden Gate Petroleum launches loyalty program, app

    Golden Gate Rewards includes fuel savings, points on purchases and a tiered Trucker Program for professional drivers.

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    Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Louisiana

    The retailer, which is also pursuing expansion in several other regions of the country, now has two sites in the works in the Pelican State.

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    Sinclair’s new CEO leads October exec moves

    Jump Start named its first COO while Chevron announced four shifts and Nouria tapped a new fresh food leader. 

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    Why decaf coffee, alternative energy drinks are buzzing

    Beverages touting lower or no caffeine are becoming mainstream as experts say consumers are rethinking the “daytime vice.”

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    KP Market unveils app ahead of loyalty push

    Following a soft launch in October, the app will roll out across the retailer’s stores this week, with a loyalty program expected to follow in 2027.

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    Idaho c-store chain takes aim at bathroom cleanliness

    Oasis Stop ‘N Go partnered with Washie to bring smart toilet seats to 17 stores across the state.

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    3 Big Numbers: Murphy’s store growth challenges

    The company’s merchandise sales declined and its store expansion is behind schedule, but an automated food kiosk test is showing early promise.

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    Green Trail Fuels makes 25-store acquisition

    The joint venture, which began operating earlier this year, bought Littlefield Retail Group’s c-store arm, with locations in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

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    C-stores focus on private label to soften sales declines

    Retailers have adjusted their corporate strategies and rolled out new product lines as they look to boost sagging store traffic.

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    Stewart’s Shops names new category management and marketing lead

    Ryan Faville, who has nearly two decades of experience at the Northeast chain, is tasked with growing the Stewart’s brand and identifying ways to enhance its business.

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    HF Sinclair appoints permanent CEO

    Steve Ledbetter, currently the company’s president and chief operating officer, will succeed interim leader Franklin Myers on Jan. 1, 2027.

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    7-Eleven taps Korean cuisine for new menu additions

    The retailer’s Flavors of Korea menu introduces eight new items that feature regional flavors like gochujang, doenjang, ginger and Korean barbecue.