The 7 biggest c-store M&A deals of 2026 so far

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  Seven & i decides against investment in Poland’s largest c-store

  The Japanese retailer did not identify the company it was eyeing, but Zabka was Poland’s largest convenience operator as of late 2025.

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  Gas price moderation won’t end restaurant consumer woes

  Falling gas prices may not mean a return to consumer health as wages fall and savings deplete.

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  Gaskins joins Hotel Chocolat US as head of retail

  After more than two decades in c-stores, the former BP executive is stepping outside the industry to lead the Mars-owned chocolatier’s expansion in the states.

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  Fueling Up: Cumberland Farms wants a national brand. It has a long way to go.

  The convenience retailer has ambitious plans to bring its U.S. store network under its namesake banner, but its rebranding effort has fallen behind schedule since beginning in 2022.

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  Warrenton Oil names new CEO

  Dana Moloney succeeds her aunt, Mary Banmiller, who became the retailer’s chief executive in January 2024.

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  RaceTrac to remodel 30 c-stores in Dallas-Fort Worth

  The nearly $20 million project adds pizza bars, revamped coffee stations and new layouts as the retailer expands its food-first strategy.

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  CrossAmerica Partners names CFO

  Jonathan Benfield, who the company named interim chief financial officer in March, takes over the role on a permanent basis.

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  BP to sell 250-site Austrian c-store business

  About 115 of the c-stores are company owned and franchise operated, with others either run by dealers or unstaffed company-owned sites.

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  Target adds former 7-Eleven CEO to board

  Joe DePinto, who retired from the c-store giant at the end of 2025, will join the retailer's board of directors in August.

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  Fast Lane adds multichannel delivery

  The Midwestern retailer developed both first- and third-party programs in partnership with Lula Commerce.

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  Inside Wally’s first Indiana travel center and largest location yet

  The $40 million site near Indianapolis spans over 50,000 square feet and debuts the retailer's newly rebranded Wally's Famous Grill concept.

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  Anabi Oil taps new gaming partner for Green Valley Grocery stores

  The deal expands Anabi’s existing agreement with Accel Entertainment across its Southern Nevada convenience store network.

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  Recapping 6 c-store CEO shifts from the first half of 2026

  The first six months of this year saw new faces at the head of multiple convenience retailers, from regional competitors to national chains.

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  Gen Z isn’t drinking less after all

  An IWSR report found that younger drinkers imbibe at roughly the same rate as the rest of the population, upending a narrative that Gen Z is a “generation of moderation.”

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  Ruiz Foods names foodservice SVP

  Mark Griffith brings more than 17 years of leadership experience at major consumer goods companies to the Mexican food manufacturer.

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  Convenience Confidential: The key to Casey’s remarkable consistency

  The Iowa retailer didn’t achieve six consecutive fiscal years of inside same-store sales growth by chance. It did so by adopting the mindset and operational discipline of a QSR chain.

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  Consumers say rewards matter, but many aren’t actually using them

  In the crowded loyalty landscape, a successful program goes beyond growing enrollment to actually influencing customers’ shopping behavior.

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  3 Big Numbers: Building a better beverage bar

  Convenience retailers are drink destinations for a significant portion of shoppers, according to a recent Intouch Insight report.

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  Seven & i in talks to invest in Poland’s largest c-store chain

  Although 7-Eleven’s parent company did not identify the retailer involved, Zabka was Poland’s largest convenience operator as of late 2025.

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  How Casey’s keeps outperforming its c-store and QSR peers

  Executives and analysts credit a restaurant-style approach and steady execution for the retailer's six straight years of inside same-store sales growth.

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  SNK Petroleum opens first c-stores in Ohio, Indiana

  The Connecticut-based retailer now operates about 200 convenience stores across 10 states as it continues its Midwest expansion.

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  ExtraMile expands Core-Mark partnership to nearly all locations

  The deal allows participating locations to get convenience store and foodservice goods through one supply chain.

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  Toot’n Totum revamps rewards app

  The update combines loyalty, tobacco discounts and gamification features while simplifying the retailer’s technology stack.

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  Jacksons brings more personalization to loyalty program

  The Let’s Go Rewards revamp enables the retailer to deliver more targeted offers and support new engagement use cases.

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  Applegreen quietly names new US president

  Andy Malik is now leading the Irish retailer's 181-store U.S. network and overseeing its expansion efforts.

  Updated July 15, 2026

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