Pilot names new president of retail in trio of C-suite promotions

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  3 Big Numbers: CrossAmerica Partners’ new look

  The fuel and retail company has slowed its transformation of wholesale sites to company-owned locations.

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  Arko is almost done dealerizing. What comes next?

  The Virginia-based retailer has turned 450 company-operated c-stores into wholesale sites in the past two years, nearing its goal of about 500 conversions.

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  3 SVPs exit in 7-Eleven reorganization

  The restructuring has impacted the top of 7-Eleven’s merchandising department. A total number of employees affected across the company is still unknown.

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  Asian-inspired c-stores see growing popularity

  Interest in snacks, music and even experiences from countries like Korea is driving the trend, say operators of banners like Seoul Station and Busan Mart.

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  McLane expanding driverless truck runs in Texas

  The popular supplier is automating long-haul transport between Dallas and Houston, with additional routes to be added later this year.

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  Sunoco on track to hit $500M in acquisitions this year

  The fast-growing retailer and energy company is “stronger than at any point” in its history, its president and CEO said on Tuesday.

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  7-Eleven implements company-wide reorganization, layoffs

  The restructuring is part of 7-Eleven’s transformation plan. The number of layoffs is unknown, although individuals in several departments, including people in leadership roles, appear to be impacted.

  Updated April 30, 2026

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  FDA greenlights first fruit-flavored vapes

  Four pods from vaping company Glas, including menthol, blueberry and mango flavors, earned marketing approval from the U.S., joining the short list of authorized products.

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  Jet Food stores sells fuels business, eyes retail growth

  The 56-location, Georgia-based retailer plans to reinvest proceeds from the divestment into growing its convenience store banner.

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  LV Petroleum appoints 3 new executives

  Shortly after unveiling its new CEO, the company named leaders in marketing, talent, and brand and mobility who bring travel center or c-store experience.

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  3 retailers expanding their car wash empires

  Couche-Tard, QuikTrip and Madison Capital Group are all looking to add large numbers of locations or expand into new markets.

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  As Murphy USA grows, QuickChek stalls

  The Arkansas-based retailer is on pace to hit its growth targets, but its smaller East Coast banner continues to face traffic declines and has closed more stores than it’s opened.

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  LV Petroleum’s new CEO leads April exec moves

  Last month also brought changes atop the financial departments at Seven & i, Murphy USA and Pilot, as well as a deputy CEO at BP.

  Updated May 4, 2026

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  Couche-Tard adds another food VP

  Helene Drolet moves into the newly created vice president of food and retail for Canada as the retailer continues its foodservice focus.

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  3 Big Numbers: Zooming in on stores’ new looks

  Refuel is opening its first site with an adjacent Whataburger, Freshies shared an updated design and Stewart’s is developing a rare two-story c-store.

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  Refuel to open its first Whataburger

  The South Carolina-based retailer will debut the burger QSR adjacent to an upcoming c-store in Kenedy, Texas, later this year.

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  LV Petroleum names new CEO

  Kris Roach, who joined the travel center operator after a 33-year career with TravelCenters of America, has been promoted from COO into the top role.

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  How c-stores are positioning to win the protein wars

  From exercise fanatics to those seeking more energy-dense snacks, consumers can’t get enough protein — and retailers like 7-Eleven and Wally’s are adjusting their assortments accordingly.

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  Sunoco M&A leader departs

  Elliott Collyer had been with Parkland Corp. for about 11 years when Sunoco bought the Canadian retailer and fuel company for over $9 billion last year.

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  7-Eleven supplier delays Ohio facility

  Warabeya Nichiyo initially expected the ready-to-eat foods facility to open this summer, but now lists the opening date as “to be determined” due to supply chain issues.

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  Stewart’s planning 2-story site in Upstate New York

  The retailer is in the process of remodeling one of its locations in Saratoga Springs to comply with city regulations.

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  Couche-Tard names head of QSRs and made-to-order foodservice

  Grant Morris’ promotion is one of several changes the retailer has made this year as it looks to grow food revenues to record heights.

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  Chestnut Market adds third-party delivery

  The company’s grab-and-go food, snacks, drinks and more will be available on DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub through a partnership with Lula Commerce.

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  7-Eleven co-CEO outlines M&A, wholesale strategy through 2030

  Stan Reynolds detailed how bolt-on acquisitions, site conversions and NTIs should combine to grow the company’s North American store count by 2030.

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  Legacy Markets acquires 10 c-stores in South Carolina

  The deal marks Legacy’s arrival in South Carolina, further cementing the convenience retailer as a competitive threat in the region.

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