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

Applegreen US president departs

The Irish c-store retailer’s top executive in America has left the company less than two years after being hired from Wendy’s.

By Brett Dworski • March 4, 2025

Parker’s CEO change commences

After confirming earlier this year that Brandon Hofmann would succeed founder Greg Parker, the convenience retailer made the change official.

By Brett Dworski • March 3, 2025

How to perfect c-store restrooms

From updating designs to helping workers keep the place clean, there are a variety of steps retailers can take to elevate the experience.

By Jessica Loder • March 3, 2025

Arko is not selling its c-stores, CEO says

Arie Kotler told analysts last week that a sale of its retail business is not on the table, contrary to a Reuters report last year.

By Brett Dworski • March 3, 2025

Quality Oil names new CEO

Don McIver succeeds former leader Graham Bennett, who has retired.

By Brett Dworski • March 3, 2025

FEMSA begins rebranding US c-stores to Oxxo banner

The Mexican retailer, which acquired Delek’s 249 locations across the Southwest in 2024, is starting the conversions in Odessa and Midland, Texas.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 28, 2025

3 Big Numbers: Big moves from public c-store companies

Arko accelerates shift to dealer sites, Pilot posts a revenue drop and Seven & i loses one of its suitors.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 28, 2025

Uber Eats vs. DoorDash: Inside the legal battle between ‘two titans’ of delivery

Uber Eats wants a more level playing field for first-party delivery contracts, and accuses DoorDash of intimidating partner restaurants that want to team with multiple aggregators.

By Julie Littman • Feb. 27, 2025

Arko to ramp up ‘dealerization’ program following difficult 2024

Analysts on Wednesday's earnings call questioned the c-store retailer’s strategy of converting company-owned stores to dealer sites in the face of merchandise and fuel losses.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 27, 2025

EG America sees big earnings growth in 2024 thanks to coffee and dispensed beverages

The retailer said full-year EBITDA surged 17% last year thanks to “improved performance” from several company initiatives.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 27, 2025

Chevron names 4 execs to new roles

The energy company is making several internal shifts as it undergoes structural changes to improve its operational efficiency.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 27, 2025

Gas Spot opens 3 more Missouri sites as Midwestern expansion continues

Parent company InConvenience Inc. is targeting stores in small towns across Iowa, Missouri and Arkansas that were shuttered amid Mountain Express’ and SQRL’s bankruptcies.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 26, 2025

PepsiCo closing Frito-Lay facility in New York

All 287 workers at the PopCorners manufacturing factory in Liberty, New York, will be let go by June 6, according to a WARN notice filed with the state.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 25, 2025

Pilot sees major revenue declines in 2024

The travel center chain’s revenue fell over 17% last year, slightly better than the 22% drop it saw the previous year.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 25, 2025

Are drive-thru lanes worth the investment for c-stores?

The complexity of these service areas can be daunting, but companies like Sheetz and GetGo are finding they can be a popular addition to their locations. 

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 24, 2025

Murphy USA sees drop in full-year revenue despite merchandise gains

The c-store retailer, which has now seen its revenue dip two years in a row, said it will lean into its merchandising strengths to boost total profits.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 24, 2025

Majors Management acquires 4 c-stores in North Carolina

The retailer has acquired hundreds of c-stores in recent years as it looks to expand its presence across the U.S.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 21, 2025

Maverik promotes 2 new VPs as Kum & Go integration continues

Earlier this month, Brian Hyde took over as vice president of optimization and Steven Rupe became vice president of finance.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 21, 2025

Casey’s partners with fleet payments platform to offer fuel discounts

The c-store chain now offers savings for RoadFlex cardholders as it looks to strengthen its ties to the trucking industry.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 20, 2025

EG America names SVP of marketing

Whitney Johnson will take on a new role just eight months after joining the Massachusetts-based retailer as its VP of loyalty and digital commerce.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 19, 2025

Step inside the c-store industry’s latest store designs

C-Store Dive has recently profiled several retailers that are building and remodeling in unique ways. Here’s a recap.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 19, 2025

Square One Markets CEO dies at 46

Lisa Dell'Alba led the Pennsylvania retailer for over 15 years and was heavily involved with NACS and the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 19, 2025

Kayrouz Petroleum names first chief retail officer

Barry Ahern joins as the retailer looks to open more company operated sites.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 18, 2025