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7-Eleven co-CEO outlines M&A, wholesale strategy through 2030
Stan Reynolds detailed how bolt-on acquisitions, site conversions and NTIs should combine to grow the company’s North American store count by 2030.
By Brett Dworski • April 27, 2026 -
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Inside Freshies’ new c-store design
The Maine-based retailer’s 2.0 format includes several new proprietary food programs, a refreshed visual identity and a beer cave.
By Jessica Loder • April 24, 2026 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: Breaking down Yesway’s IPO
The Texas-based retailer’s SEC filings offer a closer look at its growth plans and financial standing.
By Jessica Loder • April 24, 2026 -
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7-Eleven to remodel over 7,000 c-stores in North America through 2030
The retailer also plans to convert 2,600 company-operated locations to its franchise model as its growth strategy continues to evolve.
By Brett Dworski • April 23, 2026 -
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GSTV continues exec shuffle as CEO steps down
The fuel pump video engagement network has appointed an interim chief executive and given its CFO the additional title of COO.
By Brett Dworski • April 23, 2026 -
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Royal Farms reveals expansion into South Carolina
A convenience store in Myrtle Beach will open in May and offer Royal Farms’ made-to-order foodservice program featuring its flagship fried chicken.
By Brett Dworski • April 23, 2026 -
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RaceTrac hires first chief people officer
Mark Gunn previously led the human resources operations at retailers like Hibbett Sports and 99 Cents Only Stores.
By Brett Dworski • April 22, 2026 -
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Yesway goes public with $280M IPO
Chairman and CEO Tom Trkla rang the opening bell Wednesday morning at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City to commence the long-awaited offering.
By Brett Dworski • April 22, 2026 -
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Gelson’s debuts 2nd convenience store
The newly opened ReCharge by Gelson’s in Costa Mesa, California, includes 40 electric-vehicle power stations operated by charging center startup Rove.
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Chestnut Market parts ways with CEO after just 3 months
Ryan Oettinger took over the top role at the Northeast c-store chain in January. The reason for his departure is unclear.
By Jessica Loder • April 20, 2026 -
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Couche-Tard settles claims against Visa, Mastercard
About 65 retailers suing the payment networks over card swipe fees in a New York case have now settled claims.
By Justin Bachman • April 17, 2026 -
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ColumnFueling Up: 7-Eleven’s growth strategy clashes with a complicated reality
In the past week, the retailer delayed its North America IPO and planned its largest wave of store closures in years. Still, leadership is doubling down on organic expansion.
By Brett Dworski • April 16, 2026 -
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Gaubert Oil expanding fuels business
The company has agreed to buy the wholesale and transportation division of Buffalo Services, giving it a foothold in Mississippi.
By Jessica Loder • April 16, 2026 -
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Global Partners’ VP of development and construction departs
Robert Donnelly exited the company on April 10 after nearly two years in his position. A spokesperson said the search for his replacement is underway.
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Deep DiveMountain Express 3 years later: Losses climb as litigation drags on
Three years after the retailer went bankrupt, landlords are still grappling with financial hardship and neglected properties as Georgia officials look to hold its former executives accountable.
By Brett Dworski • April 14, 2026 -
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Wally’s eyes June debut for first Indiana site
The travel center chain that’s often compared to Buc-ee’s has been building the 54,000-square-foot location — its largest to-date — since mid-2024.
By Brett Dworski • April 14, 2026 -
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7-Eleven plans to close 645 c-stores in fiscal 2026
The retailer’s parent company noted that some of those closures will be due to “the conversion to wholesale fuel stores.”
By Jessica Loder • April 13, 2026 -
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3 Big Numbers: Analyzing 7-Eleven’s fiscal fourth quarter
Parent company Seven & i said in its earnings report that its transformation plan is delivering “tangible results,” so we’re checking in on those plans.
By Jessica Loder • April 10, 2026 -
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7-Eleven’s leadership turnover continues
Three months after its CMO exited, two more executives who spearheaded the retailer’s marketing, loyalty, brand and advertising platforms have left.
By Brett Dworski • April 10, 2026 -
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Pilot taps ExxonMobil exec as new CFO
Jeremy Osterstock joins during a busy start to 2026 for Pilot, which recently overhauled its food operations and redesigned its mobile app.
By Brett Dworski • April 10, 2026 -
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7-Eleven delays IPO amid market volatility
The public offering, originally slated for fiscal 2026, has been pushed to fiscal 2027 “at the earliest,” Seven & i said in its Q4 earnings presentation.
By Brett Dworski • April 9, 2026 -
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QuikTrip sets its sights on Michigan
The Oklahoma-based retailer has plans in the works for c-stores in Kalamazoo, Dexter and Howell in what would be the company's 23rd state of operation.
By Brett Dworski • April 9, 2026 -
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Sheetz plans 100-store push into Indiana
Over the next 10 years, the Pennsylvania-based retailer plans to spend nearly $1 billion in the state, which has becomes a hotbed for super regionals.
By Jessica Loder • April 9, 2026 -
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TravelCenters of America’s longtime information security head departs
Eric DePanfilis’ last day was April 3, ending a nearly two-decade run with the travel center chain.
By Brett Dworski • April 7, 2026 -
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Murphy USA names permanent CFO as exec team revamp continues
Donald Smith Jr. took over the role on an interim basis in October after previous financial chief Gallagher Jeff left the company.
By Jessica Loder • April 7, 2026
