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    Grabango lays off employees across several departments

    The frictionless checkout provider declined to specify the number of impacted team members, though multiple LinkedIn posts indicate cuts hit 40% of the company.

    By Sept. 14, 2023
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    Arko names new head of corporate strategy

    Jordan Mann, who spent years working in investment banking and as an attorney, will help lead the c-store retailer’s M&A journey, a company spokesperson said.

    By Sept. 13, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive

    Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive 2023/2024

    By C-Store Dive staff
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    Parkland shakes up its retail exec ranks

    In addition to a new head of its Canada segment, the convenience retailer has appointed Troy Dickson as VP of retail for Parkland USA.

    By Sept. 13, 2023
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    BP CEO Bernard Looney resigns

    The oil and gas company announced Tuesday that the executive is resigning due to past personal relationships he's had with colleagues.

    By Sept. 12, 2023
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    Casey’s on track to add ‘at least’ 150 stores by fiscal 2024

    The Iowa retailer is making headway toward its three-year plan to open 350 more locations by 2026.

    By Sept. 12, 2023
  • TravelCenters of America names new chief people officer

    Brian Zellner has left his previous position as vice president of leadership and culture with the travel center chain’s parent company, BP, which he held since June 2022.

    By Sept. 12, 2023
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    Good 2 Go acquires 9 c-stores, including 3 Maverik locations

    The sites formerly owned by the Salt Lake City c-store giant have already been converted to Good 2 Go’s brand, according to a report from The Colorado Springs Gazette.

    By Sept. 11, 2023
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    Wally’s launches online store

    The digital shop offers an assortment of the retailer’s branded merchandise like hats and koozies, as well as its homemade beef jerky.

    By Sept. 11, 2023
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    Former Couche-Tard exec joins Parkland as head of retail

    Francis Lapointe held several positions with Circle K’s parent company for over a decade, including most recently leading its operations in Texas.

    By Sept. 11, 2023
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    Couche-Tard, Casey’s CEOs see big pay raises in 2023

    The executives’ total compensation packages for the fiscal year were announced during the companies’ respective annual shareholder meetings.

    By Sept. 8, 2023
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    Grubhub pilots on-demand delivery for self-delivery restaurants

    Operators that use in-house delivery can request a Grubhub driver for $5 per order whenever needed. 

    By Julie Littman • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Couche-Tard credits ‘improved labor situation’ to Smart Checkout program

    The retailer brought the automated platforms to 2,200 stores across North America, and 40% of in-store payments at these sites run through them, CEO Brain Hannasch said.

    By Sept. 7, 2023
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    Dollar General makes 5 top executive promotions

    The latest appointments include a new executive vice president of global supply chain as well as a new senior vice president of inventory and demand management.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 7, 2023
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    Inside Air Guitar, the upscale c-store that’s putting a unique spin on the neighborhood market concept

    A combination grocery, specialty and convenience market, this Arizona shop offers customers a mix of the healthy and indulgent — along with good vibes.

    By Christine Blank • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Midwest c-store chain files for bankruptcy

    Mega Consumers Cooperative, which operates 31 locations in Wisconsin, will shutter 13 “underperforming” stores.

    By Sept. 5, 2023
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    Wawa debuts first-ever electric truck

    The c-store chain will run a six-month pilot program in partnership with Penske in order to “test and learn” more about this side of the electric vehicle space.

    By Sept. 1, 2023
  • Two individuals, Mountain Express’ former co-CEOs, standing on a stairway for a portrait.
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    Mountain Express to pay out incentive funds to select employees

    The company’s bankruptcy trustee has received approval to distribute the remaining half of a key employee retention plan totaling up to $180,000.

    By Aug. 30, 2023
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    Giant Eagle names new CEO

    The company appointed Bill Artman, who has served as interim CEO since March, to the top spot and announced Terri Micklin as president of GetGo, among other executive changes.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Kum & Go CEO Tanner Krause is leaving the company

    The Iowa retailer’s sale to Maverik officially closed on Tuesday, and the combined company will be led by Chuck Maggelet, CEO of Maverik.

    By Aug. 29, 2023
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    Mountain Express closes 19 Pilot-branded locations

      As the retailer’s turbulent bankruptcy case reached a climax last week, it ended its fuel and branding agreements as well as all leases.

    By Aug. 29, 2023
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    Sheetz to build $145M distribution center in Ohio

    The facility is slated to open in 2026 and create 700 jobs over the next five years.

    By Aug. 29, 2023
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    Why c-stores are upgrading their coffee programs

    Players like 7-Eleven, Circle K, Arko and GetGo are refreshing their offerings with new machines, flavors and specialty options. 

    By Aug. 29, 2023
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    Rutter’s adds senior director of advertising and food service

    The newly created role comes as the Pennsylvania-based c-store chain is expanding both its overall footprint and its focus on made-to-order meals.

    By Aug. 29, 2023
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    RaceTrac plans new prototype store — and first location — in Ohio

    The Atlanta retailer has yet to begin construction on the 6,000-square-foot site, which will feature 13 fueling islands and 34 parking spaces.

    By Aug. 28, 2023
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    Dollar General opens first dual distribution center

    The 1-million-square-foot facility in Blair, Nebraska, was designed around the company’s traditional and DG Fresh supply chain models and will ultimately serve more than 1,000 stores.

    By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 25, 2023