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    Top convenience store trade shows for 2027

    While there are still a few conferences left in 2026, leaders will want to leave space in their 2027 calendars for these events from NACS, NATSO and more.

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    How 3 energy companies are managing their c-store portfolios

    Shell, Sunoco and BP have all expanded their retail footprints, but now they’re running into the messy realities of corporate restructuring and declining trips.

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    Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Louisiana

    The retailer, which is also pursuing expansion in several other regions of the country, now has two sites in the works in the Pelican State.

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    Sinclair’s new CEO leads October exec moves

    Jump Start named its first COO while Chevron announced four shifts and Nouria tapped a new fresh food leader. 

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    Why decaf coffee, alternative energy drinks are buzzing

    Beverages touting lower or no caffeine are becoming mainstream as experts say consumers are rethinking the “daytime vice.”

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    KP Market unveils app ahead of loyalty push

    Following a soft launch in October, the app will roll out across the retailer’s stores this week, with a loyalty program expected to follow in 2027.

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    Idaho c-store chain takes aim at bathroom cleanliness

    Oasis Stop ‘N Go partnered with Washie to bring smart toilet seats to 17 stores across the state.

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    3 Big Numbers: Murphy’s store growth challenges

    The company’s merchandise sales declined and its store expansion is behind schedule, but an automated food kiosk test is showing early promise.

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    Retrieved from Beshears Construction Incorporated on October 29, 2026
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    Green Trail Fuels makes 25-store acquisition

    The joint venture, which began operating earlier this year, bought Littlefield Retail Group’s c-store arm, with locations in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

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    C-stores focus on private label to soften sales declines

    Retailers have adjusted their corporate strategies and rolled out new product lines as they look to boost sagging store traffic.

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    Screenshot from a Stewart’s Shops video.

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    Stewart’s Shops names new category management and marketing lead

    Ryan Faville, who has nearly two decades of experience at the Northeast chain, is tasked with growing the Stewart’s brand and identifying ways to enhance its business.

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    HF Sinclair appoints permanent CEO

    Steve Ledbetter, currently the company’s president and chief operating officer, will succeed interim leader Franklin Myers on Jan. 1, 2027.

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    7-Eleven taps Korean cuisine for new menu additions

    The retailer’s Flavors of Korea menu introduces eight new items that feature regional flavors like gochujang, doenjang, ginger and Korean barbecue.

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    How Sheetz is driving expansion and innovation in 2026

    The retailer is growing its Midwest footprint and rolling out new food and beverage offerings amid ongoing customer traffic challenges in the industry.

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    RaceTrac adds retail media network

    Trac Media Group will integrate with the company’s 600-plus RaceTrac locations, with plans to eventually expand to RaceWay and Potbelly.

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    The Road Ahead: We need a new vision for convenience store food

    As c-stores in other countries start to pull away, retailers in the U.S. need to evaluate how best to elevate their food programs from occasional indulgence to part of every day, writes Frank Beard.  

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    Boston Beer CEO says hard sports drinks are alcohol’s ‘next big thing’

    The Sam Adams maker has entered the emerging vodka ade space, which has “exploded faster” than hard teas or seltzers, according to Jim Koch.

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    How Cumberland Farms has evolved through the years

    With news reports suggesting the retailer is in M&A talks with Alimentation Couche-Tard and an IPO potentially on the horizon, we look back at how the company has evolved.

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    3 hot candy trends and the new products serving them

    Manufacturers are pushing familiar favorites like gummies and chocolate in new ways, feeding a growing trend towards interesting textures and novel flavors.

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    Casey’s launches pan pizza

    The retailer is adding the offering to all of its stores as it found many markets lacked easy access to the crust type.

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    Wawa reportedly testing sushi at select stores

    The super regional chain is offering several varieties of cooked sushi at locations in the Philadelphia area, according to local reports.

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    Mickey’s relaunches loyalty program

    The Ohio retailer transitioned to the Patron Points platform and has seen a 35% increase in loyalty sales since the switch.

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    RaceTrac continues to expand in Ohio

    The Georgia-based retailer just opened its second travel center in the Buckeye state and has plans for several more stores in the Columbus area.

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    McLane names first chief operating officer

    Chris Smith will support the distributor’s growth strategy and collaborate with the executive leadership team on the company’s technology transformation.

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    3 Big Numbers: What’s ahead for energy drinks?

    The category remains in growth mode, with most brands seeing year-over-year sales gains. But that momentum could cool in 2027.