Mountain Express terminates operations

The bankrupt retailer ended leases and fuel agreements about a week after it requested court permission to do so.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 25, 2023

Petroleum Marketing Group acquires Mystic Oil

This is PMG’s fifth purchase over the past year and a half as the company continues to grow its fueling and c-store footprint via M&A.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 23, 2023

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Why tiered loyalty programs are ascending in c-stores

Retailers like Circle K, RaceTrac and Sheetz have restructured their rewards platforms to have different levels for loyal shoppers to reach. Here’s why they’re a “win-win,” experts say.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 23, 2023

Weigel’s opens biggest store

The retailer debuted a 6,400-square-foot travel center that includes its signature foodservice program and premium coffee offerings.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 22, 2023

Mountain Express’ fuel supply cutoff cost retailer $4M

Two more c-store operators have accused the bankrupt oil company and retailer of halting their fuel supplies and nearly shutting down their businesses.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 18, 2023

Nouria acquires 13 c-stores

The locations in Maine and New Hampshire include nine Harry’s-branded stores and mark the latest move in a year full of industry dealmaking. 

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 18, 2023

Mountain Express requests to cease operations amid failed bankruptcy sale

The company’s proposed deal with Arko has fallen through, and the judge has appointed a Chapter 11 trustee to oversee the process and support employees.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 17, 2023

Citgo auction proceeding over Venezuelan objections

At least 20 creditors including oil majors ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips plan to vie for shares of the company in October. 

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 17, 2023

Back to Basics: Building a first-class drive-thru

Here are some steps for developing the speedy service at a convenience store, from outlining the overall strategy to ensuring it pops moving forward.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 16, 2023

Buc-ee’s to break ground on first Mississippi store next month

The location has been in the works since 2021 and represents one of seven new states where the retailer is gaining a foothold.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 16, 2023

Casey’s to acquire 63 EG America c-stores

All locations are based in Kentucky and Tennessee, and operate under the Minit Mart and Certified Oil banners.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 15, 2023

Wawa’s first Kentucky store approved

This comes about eight months after the convenience retailer first outlined plans to enter the state as part of a broader expansion.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 15, 2023

Circle K takes EV charging to the West Coast

The retailer recently opened its first electric vehicle charging stations in the region, with plans for more coming soon.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 14, 2023

The Road Ahead: Retail observations from a 500-mile bike ride across Iowa

Columnist Frank Beard’s weeklong trip as part of RAGBRAI, the country’s largest recreational cycling event, included stops at Casey’s, Kum & Go, dollar stores and more. 

By Frank Beard • Aug. 14, 2023

Mountain Express cut off fuel to 6 retailers. It nearly shut them down.

On Aug. 10, several c-store operators finally got authorization to purchase fuel from other entities, as many had gone “well over seven days” without any.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 14, 2023

Ampm opens autonomous c-store in San Francisco NBA stadium

Golden State Warriors fans can quickly grab drinks and snacks from the new location as speedy c-stores in arenas continue to grow.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 11, 2023

RaceTrac allegedly withheld overtime pay ‘to save payroll costs,’ lawsuit says

The suit also accuses the retailer of “editing” extra hours worked out of its timekeeping system.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 11, 2023

Buc-ee’s taps Ohio for next expansion

The Texas-based convenience retailer plans to open a 75,000-square-foot store in Huber Heights — adding to its flurry of projects across the country.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 11, 2023

7-Eleven redesigns its mobile app

The updated platform features several upgrades aimed at improving the user experience for both shoppers and employees.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 10, 2023

Arko plans to acquire Mountain Express Oil for $49M

The proposal includes the purchase of all the bankrupt retailer’s assets except for any owned real estate, but still faces opposition from Mountain Express’ lenders, court documents show.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 10, 2023

Arko sees gains in foodservice, targeted category sales

The company has also added over 200,000 members to its fasRewards loyalty program since the relaunch in late March.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 9, 2023

CrossAmerica Partners credits beer and snacks for successful Q2

Excluding cigarettes, the retailer’s inside sales grew 8% year-over-year, according to its recent earnings report.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 9, 2023

Wills Group names new president and CEO

Julian B. “Blackie” Wills III has assumed the top role at the company that oversees the Dash In c-store chain after serving as COO the past two years.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 8, 2023

Gopuff looks to boost membership program amid struggles

The quick delivery company is offering 30% off more than 100 everyday essentials like milk and eggs for Fam members.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 8, 2023

Delek sees jump in retail earnings during Q2

The company also noted it “has the right plan in place” regarding the strategic organization it’s teased since earlier this year.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 8, 2023