TA confirms closing date of BP merger

Finalizing the $1.3 billion deal will stamp the oil major as one of the leading c-store operators in the U.S.

By Brett Dworski • April 12, 2023

C-store retailers reveal costs and surprises of EV charging

Convenience and fuel operators also discussed the type of maintenance these stations require, lessons learned, challenges tackled and more.

By Brett Dworski • April 12, 2023

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ExxonMobil exploring ‘blockbuster’ acquisition of fracking firm

While talks are still in early stages, the deal would be the company’s biggest move since its merger with Mobil Corp. 

By Jessica Loder • April 11, 2023

Pilot names new CEO and CFO

The C-suite restructuring comes amid the company’s New Horizons initiative, a chainwide update that includes major investments in store remodels.

By Brett Dworski • April 10, 2023

Love’s launches $1B store remodel project

The retailer will invest between $2 million and $7 million into 200 stores, which will be updated with open-kitchen concepts, restaurants and more.

By Brett Dworski • April 10, 2023

Petro Serve USA acquires 3 Cenex Zip Trip stores

Locations will keep their banners, and all employees have been offered the opportunity to remain in their current positions under the new ownership.

By Brett Dworski • April 10, 2023

Kwik Trip outlines 2023 expansion plans

The retailer is set to open more than 30 new builds across six states by the end of the year, a spokesperson said.

By Brett Dworski • April 7, 2023

Walmart to install EV chargers at thousands of stores by 2030

The big-box retailer already has around 1,300 chargers at 280 of its sites but plans to further leverage its vast store network. 

By Jessica Loder • April 7, 2023

7-Eleven to expand to 11 more countries by 2030

The retailer’s international subsidiary is looking at Germany, France and Ireland, among others, after arriving in Israel in January.

By Jessica Loder • April 6, 2023

How an in-house fleet supports Love’s growing national footprint

The private fleet arm of the travel center operator expects to hire over 300 drivers this year.

By Larry Avila • April 6, 2023

Seven & i doesn’t budge as more investors criticize its corporate strategy

Three investors — including an anonymous one — now blame the retailer’s stagnant share price on “management's attachment to a conglomerate structure,” according to Reuters.

By Brett Dworski • April 6, 2023

CrossAmerica expands credit availability to $925M

This agreement allows the company to pay off its 2021 7-Eleven acquisition and pushes the maturity date to 2028.

By Jessica Loder • April 5, 2023

7-Eleven, Circle K and others ramp up Bitcoin ATMs

The retailers are partners with Coinhub, which is bringing over 1,000 machines to c-stores around the country.

By Brett Dworski • April 5, 2023

Here’s how much the c-store industry’s top CEOs are earning

Among publicly traded companies, multiple executives earned over $12 million last year, while another collected just over $1 million, revealing a wide range in total compensation.

By Brett Dworski • April 4, 2023

Foxtrot promotes Liz Williams to CEO

As the former CFO takes her new post, former CEO Mike LaVitola is moving into the chairman role for the Chicago-based chain.

By Jessica Loder • April 3, 2023

Activist investor puts more pressure on Seven & i

ValueAct “has little confidence” in the company’s corporate strategy and is requesting it answer a series of questions about its direction during the next shareholder meeting April 6.

By Brett Dworski • April 3, 2023

BP and Uber to provide fast EV chargers to the ride-hailing company’s drivers

This follows the retailer's agreement to acquire TravelCenters of America in February as it aims to create the “mobility site of the future.”

By Dan Zukowski • April 3, 2023

Poor outdoor lighting outpaces bad customer service as biggest c-store deterrent, study says

About 8.5% of consumers said dark forecourts would make them avoid visiting a c-store, more than any other factor, according to PDI Technologies and GasBuddy.

By Brett Dworski • March 31, 2023

Major M&A kept the c-store industry on its toes in Q1

Hefty deals were struck and rumors of other large-scale acquisitions are swirling. Here’s a recap of the top mergers and acquisitions news from the first quarter.

By Jessica Loder • March 30, 2023

Casey’s acquires DeliMart c-store chain in Iowa City

The move comes just a couple of weeks after President and CEO Darren Rebelez said the company had “stayed busy evaluating potential deals both large and small.”

By Brett Dworski • March 30, 2023

Global Partners to acquire 64 Timewise c-stores in Houston

If approved, the assets would be purchased under a joint venture between Global and ExxonMobil called Spring Partners Retail LLC.

By Brett Dworski • March 30, 2023

Arko makes another push to acquire TravelCenters of America

A day after TA rejected the rival bid for its assets, GPM Investments’ parent company has issued a letter to TA’s board detailing its finances in an effort to get a deal made.

By Brett Dworski • March 29, 2023

Choice Market plans to scale up with mini stores

The retailer looks to open at least five more frictionless Mini-Mart c-stores by the end of 2023 “with a big ramp in 2024,” founder and CEO Mike Fogarty said.

By Brett Dworski • March 29, 2023

Couche-Tard shutters global innovation team

The internal division oversaw tech-focused programs like the company’s Smart Checkout initiative and its retail innovation lab at McGill University.

By Brett Dworski • March 29, 2023

Kent Kwik to buy 14-store Florida chain

The acquisition of the Tom Thumb Food Stores marks The Kent Companies’ c-store entrance into the Sunshine State.

By Jessica Loder • March 29, 2023