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US to halt imports, sale of Njoy Ace products
The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that the Altria-owned company’s vaping devices violate four of Juul’s patents. The ruling takes effect March 31.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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Gulf Coast energy company to open its first c-stores in 2025
Vexxil Energy’s retail stores will operate under the ExtraMile banner, with the first location expected to open in the fall.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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Maverik begins Kum & Go rebrands in Arkansas
At least three stores in the northwest part of the state have been rebranded, while at least 13 others in that region will take on Maverik’s banner by early March.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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What’s ahead for c-stores in 2025?
With economic conditions still tight and the political landscape uncertain, retailers will be focused on improving amenities to get people into their stores.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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ColumnFueling Up: 3 big questions for the c-store industry in 2025
It’s impossible to ignore how the industry may react to President Trump’s EV stance, whether 7-Eleven can become known for its food and who’s next on the M&A chopping block.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 28, 2025 -
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Love’s will open its first Whataburger in 2025
The Texas burger chain will bring its patties and fries to a Love’s travel center in San Antonio, Texas, in late summer or early fall.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 27, 2025 -
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BP names new head of digital
After four years as director of consumer loyalty for the U.S., Joseph Fumo will lead digital across banners like Thorntons and TravelCenters of America.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 24, 2025 -
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Circle K’s largest US franchisee hit by data breach
Gas Express, which operates about 160 locations, reported that some names, social security numbers and driver’s license numbers in its system were compromised.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 24, 2025 -
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Another Amazon Go will close next month
The retailer will shutter its c-store in Woodland Hills, California, on Feb. 26. Its total store count has decreased by about 50% since early 2023.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 23, 2025 -
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Love’s to open or remodel 70 travel centers in 2025
In a media conference on Wednesday, President Shane Wharton said the Oklahoma retailer will debut 20 new locations in addition to 50 refreshed sites.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 23, 2025 -
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How small c-stores can survive
As consolidation drives more independents out of business, smaller retailers need to stand out and connect with their communities, experts say.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 22, 2025 -
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Global Partners, Enmarket food gurus joining competitors
C-store veterans Jason Cooper and Ryan Krebs are leaving their posts to lead food programs at EG America and Sprint Mart, respectively.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 22, 2025 -
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Inside one of Murphy USA’s newly designed c-stores
C-Store Dive visited a location outside of El Paso, Texas, that’s part of the company’s two-year-old redesign program for its 2,800-square-foot sites.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 21, 2025 -
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Pilot opens its largest store yet
The travel stop company plans to use the Tennessee location as “a blueprint for store designs in the future,” said VP of Operations Jim Rose.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: The impact of executives
Parker’s Kitchen, Amazon Go and Krispy Krunchy Chicken all shared current or upcoming leadership changes recently.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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QuikTrip co-founder dies at 93
Burt Holmes co-founded the Oklahoma-based retailer in 1958. It’s since grown into one of the largest c-store chains in the U.S.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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BP to cut about 5% of global workforce
The oil and gas giant’s CEO outlined plans on Thursday to eliminate about 4,700 positions across the company as part of a previously announced cost-savings plan.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 16, 2025 -
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Gate Petroleum promotes 2 execs
Misty Jackson Skipper became the retailer’s first chief strategy officer and John Cockerham was named SVP of operations and merchandising.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 16, 2025 -
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Krispy Krunchy Chicken names new CFO
Jim Zielke brings more than three decades of restaurant leadership experience to the c-store-focused concept.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 16, 2025 -
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QuikTrip to enter Utah in 2026
The Oklahoma-based retailer has secured its first locations in the Beehive State and expects to open them next summer, a spokesperson said.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 16, 2025 -
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Parker’s outlines CEO succession plan
Greg Parker, who has been the c-store chain’s only chief executive in its 49-year history, is expected to pass his duties to current president Brandon Hofmann.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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Deep DiveHow will 7-Eleven rebound in 2025? Here’s what its former CEO says he’ll be watching.
After the retailer endured a challenging 2024, the industry will be watching closely to see how its new store format develops, if it can right the ship financially and who will own it by year’s end.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 14, 2025 -
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TravelCenters of America exec takes head of marketing role at BP
Alyssa Callahan brings roughly 15 years of marketing and loyalty experience across a variety of industries.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 13, 2025 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: C-stores zero in on coffee consumers
Wawa, Casey’s and 7-Eleven all are either updating their coffee programs or employing promotions to draw in more caffeine aficionados.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Amazon Go taps BP exec to spearhead category management
Kimberly James will lead the tech-focused c-store retailer’s U.S. convenience products, which include a broad selection of grab-and-go food and drinks.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 10, 2025
