The c-store industry is facing significant change in 2025. A new presidential administration has wasted no time in making its imprint in several areas, such as electric vehicle charging and tobacco regulations. Consumer confidence remains depressed, prices remain elevated and the M&A outlook remains wide open.
The shifting landscape has put a spotlight on several operational areas, including foodservice development, loyalty improvements and electric vehicle charging implementation.
Some retailers are also on the spot this year. 7-Eleven seeks to reinvent itself through new stores, more fuel sales and a bigger focus on better food. Meanwhile, the industry is waiting to see if Circle K parent company Alimentation Couche-Tard can close its takeover of 7-Eleven’s ownership, Seven & i — or if it will fail and find another target.
This month, C-Store Dive has taken a deeper look into several topics expected to weigh on the convenience retail industry this year. Our top trends article gives a birds-eye view of a number of important topics. We also zeroed in on 7-Eleven’s transformation efforts, the difficulties facing small retailers and changing snack tastes.
Below are four in-depth stories looking at what the c-store industry should expect to see throughout 2025.
