Is this the end of Arko’s rival bid for TravelCenters of America?

The company’s counteroffer was again rebuffed and, while it questioned TA’s engagement on the matter, Arko acknowledged that time may have run out. 

By Jessica Loder • April 25, 2023

C-store expenses are growing rapidly. How can retailers control them?

As expenses continue to grow with no sign of slowing down, keeping them in check will be the number one priority for retailers in 2023, according to NACS.

By Brett Dworski • April 25, 2023

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Maverik and Kum & Go will create a new c-store giant. But it won’t be easy, experts say.

The combined retailer is set to have more than 800 locations across 20 states, yet questions about branding, operations and more loom.

By Brett Dworski • April 24, 2023

Maverik to acquire Kum & Go

The move came about eight weeks after reports surfaced that the Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer was exploring a sale.

By Brett Dworski • April 21, 2023

ValueAct: ‘It is time to find a new president for Seven & i’

The activist investor is calling for an end to Ryuichi Isaka’s leadership — the latest in an ongoing feud between the companies, according to a Reuters report.

By Brett Dworski • April 21, 2023

Parkland stands firm amid increasing investor pressure

Activist hedge fund Engine Capital is threatening to withhold support on all incumbent directors at the retailer’s annual meeting May 4.

By Brett Dworski • April 21, 2023

Former Parkland USA president joins Texas fuel company

Doug Haugh will oversee all of Vertex Energy’s commercial operations, from feedstock to finished products.

By Brett Dworski • April 21, 2023

Tri Star buys out Cox Oil Co.

The 54-store acquisition includes locations in Tennessee and Kentucky under the Maverick Quick Shop and Little General Convenience Stores brands.

By Brett Dworski • April 20, 2023

6 c-stores ramping up their hiring efforts

While some retailers are only looking to bring on a couple hundred workers, others are hoping for up to 50,000.

By Brett Dworski • April 20, 2023

H-E-B rebranding its c-stores as Fresh Bites

The grocer, which has not released a timetable for refurbishing its 12 convenience locations, opened its first location under the new name last week.

By Jessica Loder • April 20, 2023

C-store revenue surpassed $900B last year, says NACS

Inflation, a boost in the number of stores and the expansion of foodservice all helped boost sales even as labor costs and swipe fees rose.

By Jessica Loder • April 20, 2023

GetGo sells 4 stores for $19.5M

The acquisition was made by Darshan Darar, an independent retailer who owns about 20 c-store and fueling locations in Indianapolis.

By Brett Dworski • April 19, 2023

Couche-Tard rebranding Big Red Stores in Arkansas

The c-stores have been incorporated into Circle K’s Gulf Coast business unit and will be revamped by April 23.

By Brett Dworski • April 19, 2023

Seven & i rejects activist investor’s proposals, names 2 new board members

The company said ValueAct’s push to spin off its convenience store business is based on a “superficial understanding” of how it operates.

By Jessica Loder • April 19, 2023

Parkland links loyalty program with Air Canada

The new partnership will let members of both companies’ rewards platforms combine their accounts, resulting in more earnings and benefits from each business.

By Brett Dworski • April 19, 2023

RaceTrac targeting boat drivers with its newest store

The retailer’s first c-store in the Florida Keys is also its first to offer ethanol-free fuel in the forecourt.

By Brett Dworski • April 18, 2023

Imperial Trading Co. reaches 6,000 c-store partners with latest acquisition

The Louisiana-based distributor has purchased assets in five states from City Wholesale.

By Brett Dworski • April 18, 2023

Chevron bringing Upside’s platform to 300 stores

The oil giant joins a growing list of c-store brands already working with the tech company, including BP, RaceTrac and Circle K.

By Brett Dworski • April 17, 2023

Loop Neighborhood Market launches EV charging program

The retailer will deploy the Boost Chargers from FreeWire Technologies at its existing stores, beginning with its recently updated location in Fremont, California.

By Brett Dworski • April 17, 2023

PDI integrates with Mashgin’s AI-enabled checkout

The partnership will allow stores with these kiosks, which have been used by Circle K since June 2022, to automatically feed data into the back-end software.

By Brett Dworski • April 17, 2023

Back to Basics: How to do the right remodel at the right time

Retailers looking to renovate a c-store should make sure to think holistically about the project, listen to customer feedback and look beyond cost when deciding on materials and styles.

By Jessica Loder • April 17, 2023

Parkland USA VP of retail Jeff Bush departs

Peter Kilty, the company’s senior vice president of special projects since 2019, has stepped in during the interim.

By Brett Dworski • April 14, 2023

7-Eleven looks to hire 50K employees this month

The retailer will hold its annual hiring event on April 25, seeking to fill positions across both the store and corporate levels.

By Brett Dworski • April 14, 2023

Love’s acquires 22 c-stores in Oklahoma, Nebraska and Kansas

Half of the purchased locations are on turnpikes, which is a first for the Oklahoma City-based travel center chain.

By Brett Dworski • April 12, 2023

Petroleum Marketing Group acquires 43 Short Stop c-stores

This marks PMG’s fourth retail acquisition over the past year as the fuel distributor continues to grow its convenience arm.

By Brett Dworski • April 12, 2023