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  • Casey's
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    Casey’s to debut 80 new stores during fiscal 2026

    The retailer’s latest push is expected to get it past its current three-year goal of 500 openings.

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    Small c-stores shouldn’t sleep on retail media

    While the space can feel daunting, it’s important for interested retailers to build a strategy and avoid waiting for a perfect tech stack, experts say.

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    Applegreen adds EV chargers in New Jersey

    The retailer added charging infrastructure at eight locations along two of the state’s largest thoroughfares.

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    QuikTrip revamping self-serve beverage program

    The new fountain, tea and frozen drink machines offer more flavors and customization options and should roll out to all stores by summer 2026.

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    RaceTrac accepting QuikQ cards at truck fueling sites

    The fleet card is the latest step the Atlanta-based retailer is taking to improve security and the customer experience in its forecourts.

  • A photo of beer labels on a production line. The labels say "Stewart's Shops Mountain Brew lager. Proudly brewed in the Adirondaks by Paradox Brewery."
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    Private label beer is having a moment. Should c-stores order a round?

    Retailers like Costco, Stewart’s Shops and Walmart are investing in exclusive beer brands as capacity has opened up at brewers across the U.S.

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    EEOC moves to abandon discrimination lawsuit against Sheetz

    The job applicant who filed the suit moved to continue the case after the agency asked to have it dismissed.

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    Sunoco tried to acquire Parkland 3 times before sealing the deal, companies say

    The Texas oil company got rejected multiple times before finally landing its recent $9.1 billion acquisition, which Parkland’s shareholders will vote on later this month.

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    Grubhub adds alcohol delivery from 7-Eleven

    The platform has also launched multi-store ordering, which allows customers to order from two eligible merchants in a single order, including select c-stores.

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    3 Big Numbers: Casey’s keeps trucking in Texas

    They say everything’s bigger in the Lone Star State. That includes this Iowa-based convenience retailer’s ambitions.

    M&A
  • BP overhauling TA’s marketing department

    A source close to the matter said the changes, including some reductions through 2025, aim to unify all marketing functions under the oil giant’s umbrella.

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    Paytronix shuffles executive structure

    The guest engagement company named a new general manager while three others took on new roles.

  • U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a chart while speaking during a “Make America Wealthy Again” trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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    Deep Dive

    C-store execs aren’t too concerned about tariffs. Experts think they should be.

    Convenience leaders don’t expect tariffs to hurt their operations, but industry analysts believe the levies could result in higher operating costs and fewer store visits.

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    Casey’s to build 7 new c-stores in Texas this year

    The sites will span central and eastern Texas and should all be completed by the end of 2025.

    Updated June 5, 2025
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    S&G Stores shuffles leadership team

    The midwest retailer has named former Coen Markets CMO Keith Broviak as its next head of marketing, effective June 30. It also appointed a new director of foodservice.

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    Nouria’s chief information officer to retire

    Doug New, who joined the retailer in 2020, will step down on June 6 after helping transform the company’s tech infrastructure.

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    Global Partners names Eric Slifka chairman

    He succeeds Richard Slifka, who passed away in May. The company also appointed a new board member.

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    Stewart’s names new president

    Former Chief Operating Officer Chad Kiesow took on the role June 1. It marks the first time in Stewart’s 80-year history that the retailer has a president who is not part of the Dake family.

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    Power Market expands Oregon footprint

    H&S Energy's first location in the Portland area also introduces its Papa Sal’s Deli foodservice program to the state.

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    Top convenience store conferences for the rest of 2025

    While several prominent shows have come and gone, convenience retail leaders still have a number of major events to keep in mind.

    Updated June 3, 2025
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    EG America levels up its grab-and-go snacking game

    The retailer’s new Sensible Snacks program aims to take advantage of the variety of national brands offered at its convenience stores.

  • An exterior of a convenience store. A sign says "Love's" and another says "It's the love that drives us."
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    New CEOs at Seven & i, Weigel’s lead notable exec changes from May

    7-Eleven also named two more VPs, Love’s appointed its first chief marketing officer and EG Group made a change atop its legal department.

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    Weigel’s names new CEO

    Douglas Yawberry assumes leadership of the company as it places foodservice and tech-driven loyalty at the forefront of its business.

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    Korean c-store giant to make US debut

    CU, which has over 18,000 locations in South Korea, will open its first American stores later this year in Hawai’i.

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    Opinion

    The snacks we grew up with are at risk of disappearing from shelves – if they haven’t already

    Beloved products trusted for generations are now facing a crisis as rising costs, shifting purchasing patterns and regulatory scrutiny pressure legacy brands, writes Keren Novak of Curion.