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

Parkland launches strategic review, will explore sale

The Canadian retailer, which has about 200 company-operated c-stores in the U.S., has seen its stock price plunge since early 2024. Its board of directors seems to have had enough.

By Brett Dworski • March 7, 2025

Family Express joins modular construction trend

The retailer is building the first of several prefabricated c-stores across its home state of Indiana.

By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2025

Dash In acquires first site in North Carolina

The popular East Coast retailer spent $2.5 million on a property in Charlotte this week, beginning the company’s long-awaited move into the Tar Heel State.

By Brett Dworski • March 6, 2025

7-Eleven parent company appoints new CEO, plans US IPO

Stephen Dacus, current lead outside director of the board, will take over as the company evaluates a buyout bid from Alimentation Couche-Tard.

By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2025

FEMSA forms search committee to find next CEO

Executive Chairman José Antonio Fernández Carbajal has served as interim CEO since the company’s former top executive stepped down in 2023.

By Brett Dworski • March 5, 2025

6 notable c-store executive changes from February

In addition to various high-level moves, the industry mourned the passing of Square One Markets CEO Lisa Dell'Alba.

By Brett Dworski • March 5, 2025

CrossAmerica Partners stays focused on retail business

The acquisition of dozens of Applegreen stores roughly a year ago kicked off a long-term strategy for increased profitability.

By Jessica Loder • March 5, 2025

How Mountain Express’ negligence fractured a Midwestern military family

Luke and Rochelle Davis became guarantors of a Mountain Express-leased c-store in late 2020. They’re now bankrupt, and their relationship with Rochelle’s mother — the store’s owner — is broken.

By Brett Dworski • March 4, 2025