Is Walmart the next major c-store competitor?

The big-box retailer will open or remodel at least 45 fueling centers this year amid plans to reach 450 sites across its network.

By Brett Dworski • March 21, 2025

Mountain Express’s founder, former CEOs summoned to trial over millions in siphoned funds

Lamar Frady and Turjo Wadud funneled at least $15 million, while Barry Bierenabum took over $130 million in a scheme to sell his interest in the company he started, according to new court filings.

By Brett Dworski • March 21, 2025

Onvo names new CFO

Stephanie Mihal joins the Pennsylvania retailer’s exec team as it develops its food program and branded fuel programs.

By Jessica Loder • March 20, 2025

Fueling Up: 7-Eleven and Couche-Tard have tons of stores to sell. Who’s buying?

The retail giants have identified thousands of overlapping locations they’d need to divest in order to merge. Here’s who could realistically acquire them — and how they could do it.

By Brett Dworski • March 20, 2025

Majors Management names new fresh food, loyalty leader

Billy Colemire spent the last five years with Stinker Stores and also worked for Speedway and Dash In.

By Jessica Loder • March 19, 2025

Parkland adds 2 board members amid strategic review

This follows investor calls for a “comprehensive reconstitution of the Board” after years of underperformance.

By Jessica Loder • March 19, 2025

Couche-Tard, Seven & i signing NDAs with potential buyers

The Canadian retailer’s CEO said these non-disclosure agreements are related to a marketing package built to divest thousands of Circle K and 7-Eleven c-stores.

By Brett Dworski • March 19, 2025

Mega Co-op closes all stores

The chain emerged from bankruptcy last year but was apparently unable to get back to profitability.

By Jessica Loder • March 18, 2025

Mapping the scope of Maverik’s Kum & Go rebrands

Between replacing Kum & Go in some states and expanding organically into others, Adventure’s First Stop has grown from 12 states to 17.

By Jessica Loder • March 18, 2025

Casey’s requiring corporate staff to return to office full-time

The Iowa retailer had been operating under a hybrid work model at its current headquarters since 2021.

By Brett Dworski • March 18, 2025

EPA deregulation push raises numerous questions

While trade groups praised the agency saying it will reconsider a rule impacting refrigerant requirements, experts say the announcement is confusing and may not have much impact.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 17, 2025

How convenience stores are redefining the traditional shopping experience

What if convenience stores were no longer just about convenience?

March 17, 2025

Dollar General trims Popshelf fleet amid store footprint review

The dollar store chain is cutting 20% of the higher-priced format, while only 96 of its namesake stores will get the axe.

By Nate Delesline III • March 14, 2025

Pilot taps Topgolf exec to spearhead brand marketing

Kari Irons takes on the role formerly held by senior vice president and chief marketing officer Adrienne Ingoldt.

By Brett Dworski • March 14, 2025

Casey’s sees strong growth from food innovation

Recent coffee and chicken wing launches, plus strength in areas like bakery and hot sandwiches, helped grow the company’s inside margins to over 34%.

By Jessica Loder • March 13, 2025

Seven & i continues leadership shifts amid historic week

Two more board directors have resigned and the retailer’s international segment appointed a new VP of operations.

By Brett Dworski • March 13, 2025

Amazon is merging its convenience and grocery store corporate teams

Combining the teams comes as Amazon Go has struggled to grow while Amazon Fresh has sharply increased its store count recently.

By Brett Dworski • March 12, 2025

Rutter’s announces new stores with bar and lounge

This design is the latest in a series of updates the Pennsylvania-based retailer has rolled out over the past few years.

By Jessica Loder • March 12, 2025

Parker’s names Yesway veteran as VP of marketing

Darrin Samaha joins the Georgia-based retailer amid its drive to grow to 150 stores by 2027.

By Jessica Loder • March 12, 2025

7-Eleven Inc CEO leaves parent company’s board

Joseph DePinto’s resignation from Seven & i’s board comes amid several major organizational shifts for the international c-store retailer.

By Jessica Loder • March 11, 2025

Inside Maverik’s decision to cut Kum & Go’s foodservice program

The move, which coincided with nixing the Iowa retailer's mobile ordering platform, underscores the culturally dissonant integration between the companies, several former corporate staffers say.

By Brett Dworski • March 11, 2025

7-Eleven, Couche-Tard identifying thousands of stores to sell to prep for megadeal

If the retailers reach a deal, many of their overlapping locations would need to be divested to avoid antitrust pitfalls.

By Brett Dworski • March 11, 2025

Largest US Circle K franchisee boosts e-commerce

Gas Express partnered with Lula Commerce to add more than 180 stores to third-party delivery marketplaces like DoorDash and Uber Eats.

By Jessica Loder • March 10, 2025

What 7-Eleven’s IPO will mean for its future in the US

Experts agree that once the world’s largest c-store chain makes its North American stores their own entity, it’ll have two possible paths: innovate and grow, or sell to Couche-Tard.

By Brett Dworski • March 10, 2025

3 Big Numbers: Dissecting 7-Eleven’s very big news

From a new CEO to an upcoming IPO in the U.S. and divesting some assets, Seven & i’s announcements this week will have big ramifications for the convenience industry.

By Jessica Loder • March 7, 2025