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    How did Mountain Express get here?

    Here’s a recap of some of the key moments from the retailer’s tumultuous past year, including news of its leaders being investigated for siphoning millions of dollars from the company.

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    Menthol ban delayed yet again

    Despite first being proposed in 2013, the rule that would prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes remains in limbo.

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    Buc-ee’s takes aim at Tennessee

    With four sites either open or in the works, including one that was just announced, the Texas-based retailer is making its presence known throughout the Volunteer State.

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    Rutter’s expands private label beer line

    The convenience retailer has launched a citra IPA alongside a Philadelphia-based brewing company.

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    RaceTrac names Morhous chairman of the board

    The convenience retailer’s CEO will now lead the company’s board of directors, replacing incumbent Carl Bolch Jr.

  • A photo of the exterior of a Foxtrot opening in July in Austin City Hall.
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    Foxtrot ceases operations

    The c-store chain and its sister company, Dom’s Kitchen & Market, suddenly announced Tuesday that all operations have come to a close.

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    Boston Beer fuses beer and seltzer flavors in nonalcoholic offering

    The Sam Adams maker is debuting a new offering in the booze-free category and using it as a platform to debut nationwide direct-to-consumer shipping.

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    Gas N Wash debuts new mobile app and rewards program

    The Chicago-based retailer worked alongside c-store app company Rovertown on the launch, which features several new savings opportunities for customers.

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    Department of Labor will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year

    The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the department said.

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    GoMart opening concession stands in Charleston Coliseum

    The convenience retailer has tied offers for tickets into its loyalty program and offers free drinks to people who buy souvinir cups at events.

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    Q&A

    ‘The status quo is never an option’: John Carey reflects on 6 months as EG America’s CEO

    “If I look at our business, I think we've done some really good stuff in the last 12 months, but I think we have left some things on the shelf as well,” Carey said in an interview.

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    Pilot names new president of energy arm

    Gary Hoogeveen previously spent a decade with another Berkshire Hathaway brand, Rocky Mountain Power.

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    Seven & i splits CEO, chairperson roles

    Stephen Dacus, who has been an outside director of the company since 2022, will take the reins of the board if he is approved at its May 28 meeting. 

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    Amcon acquires another c-store distributor

    The Nebraska-based company continues to expand its reach around the U.S. with its third acquisition since late 2022.

    M&A
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    Mingle Mocktails aims to spark a zero-proof cocktail craze

    The nonalcoholic brand says its products, which do not directly mimic the taste of alcohol, can satisfy consumers looking for an alternative option in social situations.

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    BP names new head of technology

    The appointment comes amid a busy period for the oil and gas giant’s technology strategy as it updates its mobile app and works on other digital programs.

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    7-Eleven expands store refresh program

    After a test run in Louisville, Kentucky, the retailer plans to bring these exterior improvements and merchandising shifts to 4,000 stores this year.

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    Sheetz unlawfully rejected indigenous, Black candidates due to criminal records, EEOC alleges

    The job applicants experienced a "significant disparate impact" from Sheetz' criminal justice history probe, the agency argued.

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    Wawa to bring 40 new stores to central Pennsylvania by 2029

    As it continues expanding across the country, the c-store retailer also remains focused on growing in its home state.

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    Pepsi debuts limited-edition peach and lime flavors for summer

    The sodas, which are targeted toward consumers grilling outdoors, further the beverage giant’s strategy to pair its drinks with certain foods and occasions.

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    Everything we know about SQRL’s sudden sale and ongoing challenges

    The retailer turned heads last week when it revealed it’s selling all of its c-stores. But its employees, landlords and the industry have more questions than answers about the company’s future.

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    Another Parkland shareholder calls for a sale of the company

    It marks the second time in the past week that one of the retailer’s investors has pushed for this change in order to boost returns.

    M&A
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    RaceTrac continues tech upgrades

    A tie-up with Blue Yonder to improve its supply chain and warehouse operations is the c-store chain’s latest move as it targets major growth.

  • A photo of the exterior of a Sheetz location in the Columbus, Ohio area.
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    Sheetz adds AI to its fuel transport systems

    CLI Transport, the convenience retailer’s dedicated fuel carrier, partnered with Gravitate to optimize order generation, route planning and more.

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    Parkland denies latest shareholder push to explore a sale

    Simpson Oil, which owns nearly a fifth of the c-store and fuel company’s shares, is the second major shareholder calling for operational changes.