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    Sheetz details first Indiana c-store amid broader Midwest expansion

    The Pennsylvania-based retailer is set to break ground on its inaugural site in the Hoosier State next spring with plans for it to open in the summer.

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    Buc-ee’s eyeing Oklahoma expansion

    CSMS Management, an entity associated with the Texas-based retailer, is seeking a project agreement with state and Oklahoma City officials for road improvements at a proposed site.

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    Coca-Cola taps Monster exec to lead North America unit

    Rob Gehring will lead the beverage giant’s largest region as it works to keep up with growing demand.

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    Convenience Confidential: C-Store Dive’s 2026 NACS Show preview

    Watch our pre-show analysis for the topics, products, sessions and surprises we’ll be looking out for at this year’s expo.

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    Yatco debuts Chester’s Chicken QSR

    The Massachusetts retailer is expanding its roster of restaurant partners as it looks to differentiate its c-stores through food offerings.

  • A meal consisting of a cup of soda, chips, salsa and tacos sits on a napkin on a wooden table against a green background. Text on the cup says Big Gulp Large.
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    7-Eleven rolls out value menus across its restaurant brands

    The retailer has added meal deals and low-cost options across its Laredo Taco, Raise the Roost and Speedy Cafe restaurants.

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    Kent Kwik to open first new-build travel center in Tennessee

    The Texas-based retailer is adding a 14,317-square-foot location with a diesel island, truckers’ lounge and full-service restaurant.

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    Circle K debuts unique grab-and-go wings box

    ProAmpac designed and produced a hot box for the chain's Flamin’ Hot chicken wings that can stand up to the modern approach to grab-and-go food programs.

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    3 Big Numbers: Casey’s, Parker’s and Yesway plot their next moves

    Two of these retailers are moving into new states while the other continues picking up small competitors. 

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    Yesway to open first Arizona c-store in October

    The Grand Canyon state is a key player in Yesway’s plan to open 130 new-to-industry stores over the next five years.

  • A photo of three people in a kitchen.The one in the middle is holding two plates of food while the other two are pointing at the food.
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    Sheetz’s fall flavors, YouTube series lead recent food rollouts

    Additionally, RoadDog recently added barbecue, Hop Shops and Stewart’s have big pizza plans, and UDF partnered with a local snack maker. 

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    Arko transforms its coffee program

    The retailer has debuted Coffee Creations, which lets guests customize their java with syrups, creamers, sweeteners and more.

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    Weigel’s unifies its on-premise digital experience

    A partnership with Shep Digital Solutions connects the retailer’s forecourt, in store and point-of-sale screens under one platform.

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    Casey’s to acquire 20-store Oklahoma chain

    The deal with ASAP Energy also includes its wholesale and commercial fuels and lubricants businesses, plus other related assets.

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    Parker’s targets October for Florida debut

    The Georgia-based retailer’s long-awaited move into the Sunshine State is the latest step in its plan to grow in strategic Southeastern markets.

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    Refuel strikes $261M sale-leaseback transaction

    The portfolio includes 17 sites in South Carolina, 12 in North Carolina, seven in Texas and five in Mississippi.

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    Sour power: How c-stores can capitalize on the in-demand flavor profile

    Wawa and 7-Eleven are among the companies profiting from the trend, which is still in a growth and evolution phase.

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    NACS names first VP of technology

    Paul Ziv leads the tech strategy, enterprise modernization and the development of emerging digital capabilities across the association.

  • A photo of the exterior of a building. Signs say Pony Express and Smoke Shop.
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    Pony Express launches rewards app

    The Nebraska retailer’s digital presence, which is built on Liquid Barcode’s platform, includes points-based rewards, fuel savings and daily games.

  • A photo of a person standing outside a store drinking from a disposable coffee cup. The cup and the store behind the person both have a 7-Eleven logo on them.
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    7-Eleven adds LTOs, sauces and Tom Hanks’ coffee in latest foodservice push

    A new pizza crust garnered attention earlier in September, but the retailer also unveiled LTOs and new customization options in the past few weeks.

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    Coca-Cola to spend $10B on US manufacturing by 2030

    The soda giant and its bottlers are planning to expand production and distribution in part of its largest market.

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    7-Eleven sued by former director over alleged retaliation

    A Sept. 17 lawsuit claims the retailer terminated its former private label product development director after he reported food safety concerns that delayed or blocked multiple launches.

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    Star Stop adds third-party delivery

    The retailer partnered with Lula Commerce to offer products from select c-stores on DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub, with more locations expected to come online in the future.

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    3 Big Numbers: The rise of stacking fuel rewards

    As gas prices remain elevated, more customers are combining multiple fuel-saving benefits, though guests using just one program may save more.

  • Twp people stand in front of a lit case full of prepared foods, while a third person stands behind the case in an apron. There is a menu board on the wall, too small to read, and a sign showing a red lion licking its lips.
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    How 4 c-stores upgraded their foodservice by hiring restaurant professionals

    Chefs from the restaurant world can increase food quality and perception, but there’s a learning curve, say food leaders from Rutter’s, Weigel’s, Leo’s and Sprint Mart.