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Courtesy of EG Group
Q&A‘The status quo is never an option’: John Carey reflects on 6 months as EG America’s CEO
“If I look at our business, I think we've done some really good stuff in the last 12 months, but I think we have left some things on the shelf as well,” Carey said in an interview.
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Pilot names new president of energy arm
Gary Hoogeveen previously spent a decade with another Berkshire Hathaway brand, Rocky Mountain Power.
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Seven & i splits CEO, chairperson roles
Stephen Dacus, who has been an outside director of the company since 2022, will take the reins of the board if he is approved at its May 28 meeting.
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Amcon acquires another c-store distributor
The Nebraska-based company continues to expand its reach around the U.S. with its third acquisition since late 2022.
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Mingle Mocktails aims to spark a zero-proof cocktail craze
The nonalcoholic brand says its products, which do not directly mimic the taste of alcohol, can satisfy consumers looking for an alternative option in social situations.
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Retrieved from BP.
BP names new head of technology
The appointment comes amid a busy period for the oil and gas giant’s technology strategy as it updates its mobile app and works on other digital programs.
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7-Eleven expands store refresh program
After a test run in Louisville, Kentucky, the retailer plans to bring these exterior improvements and merchandising shifts to 4,000 stores this year.
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Sheetz unlawfully rejected indigenous, Black candidates due to criminal records, EEOC alleges
The job applicants experienced a "significant disparate impact" from Sheetz' criminal justice history probe, the agency argued.
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Wawa to bring 40 new stores to central Pennsylvania by 2029
As it continues expanding across the country, the c-store retailer also remains focused on growing in its home state.
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Pepsi debuts limited-edition peach and lime flavors for summer
The sodas, which are targeted toward consumers grilling outdoors, further the beverage giant’s strategy to pair its drinks with certain foods and occasions.
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Everything we know about SQRL’s sudden sale and ongoing challenges
The retailer turned heads last week when it revealed it’s selling all of its c-stores. But its employees, landlords and the industry have more questions than answers about the company’s future.
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Retrieved from Parkland.
Another Parkland shareholder calls for a sale of the company
It marks the second time in the past week that one of the retailer’s investors has pushed for this change in order to boost returns.
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RaceTrac continues tech upgrades
A tie-up with Blue Yonder to improve its supply chain and warehouse operations is the c-store chain’s latest move as it targets major growth.
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Sheetz adds AI to its fuel transport systems
CLI Transport, the convenience retailer’s dedicated fuel carrier, partnered with Gravitate to optimize order generation, route planning and more.
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Retrieved from Parkland.
Parkland denies latest shareholder push to explore a sale
Simpson Oil, which owns nearly a fifth of the c-store and fuel company’s shares, is the second major shareholder calling for operational changes.
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Gopuff expands fresh grocery delivery with Misfits Market partnership
The tie-up offers shoppers more than 300 items, including fresh produce, dairy, meats and bread.
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Back to Basics: How to build a subscription program that keeps customers coming back
Beyond finding the right product to entice customers, retailers also need to regularly show customers the benefits of joining, experts say.
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ColumnThe Road Ahead: The hidden lesson in Dollar General’s DGX stores
When retailers want to try new formats, sticking to established habits can be a barrier to innovation writes columnist Frank Beard.
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Courtesy of Dairy Council of Arizona
Chevron, Brightmark grow dairy digester network with Southwest renewable plant
The facility will transform manure into biogas from Caballero Dairy in Eloy, Arizona.
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Retrieved from Circle K.
Couche-Tard ends Circle K’s beverage subscription program
Sip & Save, which launched in 2021, offered subscribers one free beverage a day for a monthly fee.
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Retrieved from SQRL.
SQRL agrees to sell c-store arm to Louisiana company
The retailer, which operates over 300 locations, aims to resolve “significant liquidity issues” with the deal, according to a memo seen by C-Store Dive.
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Retrieved from BP media library.
BP to debut new food items at TA, Thorntons and Ampm
The London-based retailer revealed several programs it will launch across its U.S. c-store brands this year to target different regions.
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How foodservice innovation dominated the c-store landscape in Q1
From debuting in-house menus to expanding original offerings and QSRs, here are some of the top meal moves convenience retailers have made this year.
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Wawa to open its first North Carolina store in May
The convenience retailer has plans to debut up to 10 locations in the Tar Heel State this year.
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Rutter’s adds limited-time subs
The three new options are the latest stage of the convenience retailer’s rotating menu program, which began a year ago.
