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Citgo to be acquired by new energy firm for $7.3B
Amber Energy, led by oil industry alums, intends to keep the Citgo brand and “reinvest in the business,” the company said.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Permission granted by Stinker Stores
Column3 Big Numbers: Loyalty boom, a supersized Stinker and disappointing delivery
This week’s roundup underlines the importance of the in-store experience for c-stores — and shows there’s still lots of room for innovation.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 27, 2024 -
Retrieved from SQRL.
SQRL landlord approved to evict Gas Hub from 18 c-stores, Texas court says
Cameron Group’s victory comes as the tumultuous legal battle over the rights to the once-promising convenience store chain’s locations continues.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Vertex Energy files for bankruptcy with $422M of debt
The Texas-based refiner says its chapter 11 filing stemmed from its struggles to capitalize on the renewable fuels market.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Road Ahead: As the industry consolidates, small players have a big opportunity
While large companies use acquisitions to accomplish greater scale, smaller retailers retain the agility and community knowledge to build a strong niche, writes Frank Beard.
By Frank Beard • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Pilot taps Walmart workforce guru for new VP role
Jocelyn Caldwell, Pilot’s vice president of people and belonging, previously spent three years leading the retail giant’s talent team.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Choice Market quietly went bankrupt this summer. Here’s how it’s moving forward.
The retailer shuttered all of its c-stores in May and plans to focus on its automated Mini Mart locations if its financing gets approved, CEO Mike Fogarty said.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions5 ways retail leaders are improving the customer and associate experience
Discover 5 ways top retailers improve the in-store experience for both customers and associates!
Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Stinker Stores opens largest location yet
The Idaho retailer recently debuted a 10,000-square-foot travel center about 40 miles northwest of downtown Boise.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Shelee’s travel center debuts in California
The 12,000-square-foot c-store plans to add a truck wash, truck repair facility and trucker lounge early next year.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Retrieved from Triangle Stop Food Stores.
A new c-store retailer arrives in the Southeast with big growth plans
Legacy Markets announced the acquisition of North Carolina-based Triangle Stop Food Stores, and expects to have about 80 stores in its network by the end of the year.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Permission granted by SQRL
ColumnFueling Up: How the c-store industry can learn from SQRL and Mountain Express
The infrastructure and attention to detail required to run a c-store chain “exponentially” increase with scale — a fact both companies overlooked, experts say.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
7-Eleven franchisees are not employees, Massachusetts court says
In a ruling made on Sept. 5, the court emphasized that although franchisees operate 7-Eleven c-stores, they don’t provide any services for the company.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 13, 2024 -
Retrieved from Hop Shops.
Hop Shops opens first c-store in Indiana
The site, which already has a Wendy’s QSR, will be remodeled in the coming months to add the chain’s popular disco bathrooms and a Chester’s Chicken.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Screenshot of Wawa grand opening video
Wawa experiences widespread credit card processing outage
A company spokesperson told NBC10 Philadelphia that the issue, which has since been resolved, impacted “most if not all of our stores.”
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from SQRL.
Inside the chaotic legal battle between SQRL and Blue Owl
Even after Blue Owl terminated the leases for 223 c-stores this spring, SQRL’s owner, Gas Hub, is refusing to vacate the locations. But a new court ruling, if upheld, may change that.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Maverik
Maverik breaks ground in Kansas
The retailer announced that its first two stores in the state — one of which will cater to professional drivers — are slated to open in mid-2025.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Retrieved from Parkland website.
Is Parkland nearing a US exit?
The Canadian retailer is selling its Florida operations amid ongoing economic headwinds. Could the rest of its American business follow suit?
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Inside Yatco’s ambitious East Coast growth plans
The retailer hasn’t opened a new store since 2019, but it’s planning to build four this year and has several more in the pipeline.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 10, 2024 -
Retrieved from Couche-Tard.
Couche-Tard names new EVP of North America operations
Louise Warner takes on the role that new CEO Alex Miller held before he became chief operating officer in 2022.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Retrieved from Cumberland Farms website.
EG Group chief strategy and business officer to step down
Imraan Patel, who has been with the company since 2016, leads its M&A initiatives, among other duties.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Retrieved from Couche-Tard.
Who is Alex Miller, Couche-Tard’s new CEO?
The retailer began a new chapter under the top executive Friday. Here’s a brief history of his career, including his run as board chairman for CrossAmerica Partners.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven Inc.
Seven & i rejects Couche-Tard’s $39B takeover bid
In a Friday letter, 7-Eleven’s parent company said the bid was too low and did not take regulatory issues seriously.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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How c-stores can keep loiterers from becoming a long-term problem
Companies are using everything from audio signals to in-ground domes in an effort to keep people from lingering around their stores. Which solutions are both humane and effective?
By Amanda Baltazar • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Retrieved from Foxtrot.
After a puzzling past few months, Foxtrot returns this week
The retailer, which abruptly ceased operations earlier this year, will reopen its store in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood on Thursday.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 4, 2024
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