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Retrieved from LiptonMart’s Facebook page
How one independent is refreshing its image to challenge major chains
LiptonMart is undergoing a transformation with a greater focus on car washes, an upcoming loyalty program and a rebrand.
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Can c-stores become dinner destinations?
While the industry is better known for beverages and snacks, a growing emphasis on meals can open big opportunities for retailers with the right offers.
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Retrieved from Fire & Flower.
Couche-Tard ceases ownership in Canadian cannabis company
The c-store retailer experienced millions in losses in fiscal year 2024 resulting from Fire & Flower’s bankruptcy earlier this summer.
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Retrieved from Hyperloop Plaza.
Elon Musk enters the c-store world with Texas location
The Tesla CEO has opened a bodega inside his new Hyperloop Plaza community center near Austin.
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Retrieved from Kwik Trip website.
Kwik Trip adding self-checkout to new builds
While old stores will not be retrofitted with the technology, all of the retailer’s 30-plus planned sites for 2024 will include it.
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Courtesy of the National Retail Federation
Deep DiveRetailers have a crime problem. It’s in the numbers.
The issue is complex and often clouded by imprecise data. Sometimes from the industry itself.
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Retrieved from Racetrac website.
RaceTrac looks to build large ‘state-of-the-art’ store in Georgia
If approved, the 20,000-square-foot site could include meeting, office and R&D space in addition to a convenience store and dining area.
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Obtained from United Petroleum Transports.
United Petroleum Transports to acquire Patriot Transportation Holding
The $66 million deal will create a tanker company with over 1,000 drivers and 30 terminals from Arizona to Florida.
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Retrieved from Stryve Foods.
Several c-store retailers tap air-dried jerky manufacturer
Dash In, Family Express and others have entered the biltong category through new partnerships with healthy snacking company Stryve Foods.
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Courtesy of Kroger
Kitchen United will sell or close all physical units, pivot to software
The ghost kitchen firm, which Circle K backed in 2022, said it will focus on developing the technology it used to run its physical locations.
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Courtesy of Foxtrot Markets
Foxtrot and Dom’s announce merger
The Chicago-based food retail brands known for their foodservice focus and innovative store designs plan to unite under a new entity, Outfox Hospitality.
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Permission granted by Urban Value Corner Store
How Urban Value got delivery right
After a couple tries, the Texas-based company forged a partnership that streamlined fulfillment and tripled its delivery sales year over year.
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How one Illinois c-store chain is going green with biodegradable goods
Ricky Rockets’ director of food operations put a lot of work and time into finding straws, containers and more that serve both customers and the environment.
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Permission granted by Grabango
How leaders see the future of the c-store experience
Standing out from the crowd is top of mind, according to a survey by Incisiv — though executives listed multiple ways that could be accomplished.
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Courtesy of Brookwood Financial Partners
Joseph Petrowski, who helped fuel Yesway and Cumberland Farms expansions, has passed away
Yesway Chairman and CEO Thomas Trkla announced the news in a LinkedIn post, noting Petrowski was a “true legend” in the industry.
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Courtesy of McLane Company
Back to Basics: How c-stores can add pizza to their foodservice lineup
Convenience store customers love innovative pizza varieties. But before they roll out the eye-catching selections, companies need to make sure they can make a good pepperoni pie.
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Retrieved from Pilot website.
Pilot hires chief people officer
Julius Cox, who will lead all of the company’s HR initiatives, brings more than two decades of experience from related roles across several industries.
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Retrieved from DoorDash.
DoorDash brings alcohol delivery to New Jersey
As the e-commerce company continues to expand its alcohol marketplace to new states, it’s highlighting its efforts to prevent underage drinking.
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More Americans will hit the road this Thanksgiving
Nearly 50 million Americans are projected to travel by car during the holiday period, fueled in part by falling gas prices.
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Courtesy of RaceTrac
RaceTrac opening in 2 new states next month
The convenience retailer will add stores in Indiana and South Carolina to its footprint by year’s end.
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Courtesy of Anheuser-Busch InBev
AB InBev US CMO to resign as Bud Light woes continue
Benoit Garbe will exit at the end of the year, with marketing to be overseen by U.S. Chief Commercial Officer Kyle Norrington.
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Courtesy of Sheetz
Sheetz continues North Carolina expansion
The convenience retailer has outlined plans for five locations in the Asheville market, with the first to open in 2024.
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Catherine Douglas Moran/C-Store Dive
Farm bill extension continues prohibition on EBT processing fees for SNAP purchases
A short-term funding package prohibits EBT processing fees for another year, but trade groups are pushing for a permanent ban.
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Permission granted by Foxtrot
Why some c-stores are targeting college towns
Generation Z likes the c-store experience, but interested retailers will face some challenges when competing with on-campus sites, experts say.
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How BP is expanding its AI capabilities
The energy and retail firm plans to use Microsoft’s productivity tool Copilot to help speed up some rote tasks for employees.
