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Maverik beginning Kum & Go rebrands in Iowa and Nebraska
The change in Iowa is significant since the Hawkeye State has been Kum & Go’s headquarters and largest market since the company was founded in 1959.
By Brett Dworski • July 17, 2025 -
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RaceWay debuts rewards program
The program will allow customers to earn points on fuel purchases, redeem those for rewards and receive exclusive in-store deals.
By Jessica Loder • July 16, 2025 -
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Former Mountain Express CFOs say retailer’s sale-leaseback strategy reflected a Ponzi scheme
Gains made from these transactions were used to repay company debts and never resulted in overall financial growth, the two past execs told regulators.
By Brett Dworski • July 16, 2025 -
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What’s behind Buc-ee’s brand-building masterclass?
The supersized c-store brand spent years honing its appeal before expanding nationwide. A trip to a newly opened store in Virginia showcases its wide-ranging allure.
By Jessica Loder • July 16, 2025 -
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Buc-ee’s eyeing first Idaho site
The popular retailer is in the early stages of planning a travel center in Meridian, which would mark its westernmost location to date.
By Brett Dworski • July 15, 2025 -
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5 big c-store industry questions for the rest of 2025
From big acquisitions and proposals to longer-term trends that touch all parts of the industry, here are the storylines to watch.
By Brett Dworski , Jessica Loder • July 14, 2025 -
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7-Eleven facing shrinking foot traffic
Store visits have been declining for several quarters, but Seven & i is banking on more QSRs on-site to help turn things around.
By Jessica Loder • July 14, 2025 -
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Sponsored by AcumeraConvenience stores look to modernize, minus the complexity
Edge computing has emerged as a solution for modernizing C-stores without the burden of constant upgrades.
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Sponsored by Bottle RocketAdding convenience: How C Stores can add customers by blending tech and in-person experiences
Younger generations don’t distinguish between digital and physical shopping, and neither should convenience store brands.
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Column3 Big Numbers: How is 7-Eleven’s turnaround going?
Seven & i’s North American arm saw boosts in operating income and delivery sales while making progress on several initiatives during Q1.
By Jessica Loder • July 11, 2025 -
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Wawa debuts new credit card
The Mastercard includes savings of 50 cents per gallon at Wawa fuel pumps as a statement credit for the first 30 days, plus 5 cents per gallon savings moving forward.
By Brett Dworski • July 11, 2025 -
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Dash In names its first CMO
Matt Simon brings over two decades of retail food and CPG experience to the Maryland-based convenience retailer.
By Brett Dworski • July 10, 2025 -
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EG Group appoints new CFO
Mark Segal replaces Russell Colaco, who became EG Group’s CEO in April.
By Brett Dworski • July 10, 2025 -
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BP dismissing head of US c-store loyalty
Jack Benoff led the company’s digital experience across thousands of c-stores and spearheaded the development of its Earnify loyalty program.
By Brett Dworski • July 8, 2025 -
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United Dairy Farmers names new CFO
Justin Jefferson takes over the job from Darryl Neltner, who retired at the end of May but is staying on with the company to facilitate the transition.
By Jessica Loder • July 8, 2025 -
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ColumnFueling Up: What’s slowing Yesway down?
The retailer has barely grown its c-store network since axing its IPO plans in late 2022 and has faced a series of challenges that may define its future.
By Brett Dworski • July 7, 2025 -
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New leaders at Refuel, Stewart’s top c-store exec changes in June
Fresh Stop also got a new CFO, Love’s added its first chief technology officer and Nouria made a change in its IT department, among other moves.
By Jessica Loder • July 7, 2025 -
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Par Mar Oil cutting corporate staffers across several departments
The Ohio-based c-store retailer has laid off numerous team members this summer as part of a string of job cuts over the past year.
By Brett Dworski • July 2, 2025 -
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Canned food maker Del Monte declares bankruptcy, seeks buyer
The 139-year-old company said it is facing pressure from “a dynamic macroeconomic environment,” with a sale the most effective way to turn around its business.
By Christopher Doering • July 2, 2025 -
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NATSO names RaceTrac veteran as CEO
Max McBrayer Jr. stepped into the top spot July 1, replacing interim CEO Darren Boyd Schulte, who has led the truck stop and fueling organization since January.
By Jessica Loder • July 2, 2025 -
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MAPCO to enter 3 new states
Majors Management will rebrand 35 newly acquired Circle K sites across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania to the MAPCO banner in the coming months.
By Brett Dworski • July 1, 2025 -
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Couche-Tard closes $1.6B GetGo acquisition
The Canadian retailer officially adds 270 c-stores across five states to its network of over 7,000 U.S. locations.
By Brett Dworski • July 1, 2025 -
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Inside Arko’s new food-focused c-store
The location features Arko’s latest foodservice program, Fas Craves, which includes crispy chicken biscuits, potato wedges, mozzarella sticks, jumbo chicken wings and more.
By Brett Dworski • June 30, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Road Ahead: The future of convenience still runs on gas
Reports of liquid fuel’s death have been greatly exaggerated. While c-stores still need to innovate, they shouldn’t be afraid of their roots, write Frank Beard and Brandon Lawrence.
By Frank Beard and Brandon Lawrence • June 30, 2025 -
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Where to next? How to use data to juice site selection.
C-store retailers looking for locations can use a mixture of high-tech and low-tech methods for the best outcomes, experts say.
By Amanda Baltazar • June 26, 2025
