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Couche-Tard submits bid to acquire 7-Eleven
A merger between two of the biggest c-store companies in North America would mean a significant shift to the future of convenience retail.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Couche-Tard names new chief digital officer, SVP of operations
Erica Fortune has taken over the retailer’s digital operations, while company veteran Mark Ostoits will oversee its Southeast region.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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Couche-Tard appoints global director of procurement
James Kelly’s hiring comes as the c-store retailer increases its focus on procurement and supply chain functions.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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ExxonMobil to cut 59 employees
The shakeup is part of the oil giant’s integration with Pioneer Natural Resources, which it acquired for $60 billion last year.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Maverik to finish Kum & Go rebrands in Colorado this month
This marks a significant step in the integration of the companies, which has been unfolding — and stirring controversy — since last fall.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Pilot adds another VP to its energy team
Grant Leathers, former CIO of SC Fuels, is the latest hire Pilot has made to boost the executive roster in its energy and technology divisions.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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New c-store company with ambitious growth plans opens in Missouri
Major Oil, operator of the Joltz banner, aims to have 500 locations that feature portable above-ground storage tanks and Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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CrossAmerica increasing its retail focus
The firm converted 80 locations to company-owned sites as part of a plan to grow its c-store segment.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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7-Eleven, Sheetz adding travel centers
The two retailers announced plans to augment many stores with diesel, truck parking and other amenities.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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Arko expands on transformation plan
Forty stores are being converted to dealer sites and seven separate locations will be part of a food-focused pilot, CEO Arie Kotler said in an earnings call.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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OpinionWhen should c-stores operate 24 hours a day?
While there are no hard-and-fast rules, here’s how to use your in-store data, competitive intelligence and other information to make the right choice for each site, writes Brad Chivington.
By Brad Chivington • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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QuikTrip expansion now includes Indiana
So far this year, the convenience retailer has announced openings in two states and put two more states on its roadmap.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Mapping Casey’s enduring growth
Over the past decade, the c-store company has steadily grown its footprint through both new builds and M&A. Here's a closer look at that expansion drive.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Parkland USA makes staff cuts as business continues to underperform
The reductions are one of many “targeted cost-saving initiatives” the retailer implemented over the past year as a means to offset declines sparked by economic headwinds.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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5 notable c-store executive changes from July
A new CEO at Maverik led last month’s slate of leadership shifts.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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FEMSA has finally arrived in the U.S. Where will it go from here?
The Mexican retailer acquired Delek’s 249 c-stores in October. Its solid financials and varied business model make it a competitive threat, one expert says.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Murphy USA to ramp up construction plans
The retailer expects to build 30 to 35 new stores this year and has a healthy pipeline to boost that number further in 2025.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Delek to sell c-store arm to FEMSA for $385M
Acquiring the Tennessee-based retailer's 249 locations is a significant move that will introduce a new major player to the U.S. c-store landscape.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Wawa adds West Virginia to mega expansion plan
The retailer is set to begin building its first c-store in the state in mid-August, further cementing its presence in the eastern U.S.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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7-Eleven trademark infringement lawsuit dismissed
The retailer sued Seven Eleven Law Group last November for using its name and its green-and-white color scheme.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Amazon’s checkout technology is getting an AI upgrade
Just Walk Out is rolling out an advanced AI model that the company says will make its system more accurate and efficient and less costly to implement.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Kent Kwik expands private label line
Six additions to the convenience retailer’s self-branded roster highlight the industry’s growing relationship with proprietary products.
By Jessica Loder • July 31, 2024 -
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Maverik names Crystal Maggelet CEO
The executive has assumed the role permanently after taking over on an interim basis in March. One of her priorities is continuing the integration of Kum & Go.
By Brett Dworski • July 30, 2024 -
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7-Eleven revisits pricing strategy
After experimenting with holding the line on price increases, the retailer will return to passing on costs to consumers “where necessary.”
By Jessica Loder • July 30, 2024 -
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QuikTrip to enter Kentucky in 2025
The retailer acquired a site in Elizabethtown in 2023 and plans to open a travel center there late next year.
By Brett Dworski • July 30, 2024
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