The Latest
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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.
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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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Retrieved from Casey's.Column
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.
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Retrieved from TravelCenters of America press release.
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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Retrieved from Paytronix.
Paytronix shuffles executive structure
The guest engagement company named a new general manager while three others took on new roles.
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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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Retrieved from Casey's.
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.
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Retrieved from S&G Stores.
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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Retrieved from Nouria.
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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Retrieved from Global Partners.
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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Retrieved from Stewart's Shops.
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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Retrieved from pwrmarket.com.
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.
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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.
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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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Retrieved from Weigel's.
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.