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Inside one of Murphy USA’s newly designed c-stores
C-Store Dive visited a location outside of El Paso, Texas, that’s part of the company’s two-year-old redesign program for its 2,800-square-foot sites.
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Column3 Big Numbers: The impact of executives
Parker’s Kitchen, Amazon Go and Krispy Krunchy Chicken all shared current or upcoming leadership changes recently.
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GLP-1 weight loss medications pose challenges for c-stores. Here’s how retailers can respond.
Users of Ozempic and other drugs are shunning items like energy drinks and salty snacks, research shows. But there are upselling opportunities in categories like beverage and foodservice.
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Deep DiveHow will 7-Eleven rebound in 2025? Here’s what its former CEO says he’ll be watching.
After the retailer endured a challenging 2024, the industry will be watching closely to see how its new store format develops, if it can right the ship financially and who will own it by year’s end.
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QuikTrip to enter Utah in 2026
The Oklahoma-based retailer has secured its first locations in the Beehive State and expects to open them next summer, a spokesperson said.
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Pilot opens its largest store yet
The travel stop company plans to use the Tennessee location as “a blueprint for store designs in the future,” said VP of Operations Jim Rose.
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BP to cut about 5% of global workforce
The oil and gas giant’s CEO outlined plans on Thursday to eliminate about 4,700 positions across the company as part of a previously announced cost-savings plan.
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Gate Petroleum promotes 2 execs
Misty Jackson Skipper became the retailer’s first chief strategy officer and John Cockerham was named SVP of operations and merchandising.
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FDA authorizes marketing of nicotine pouches for the first time
These items have become popular in c-stores as traditional tobacco sales plunge, and their approval sets the stage for continued growth.
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QuikTrip co-founder dies at 93
Burt Holmes co-founded the Oklahoma-based retailer in 1958. It’s since grown into one of the largest c-store chains in the U.S.
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PepsiCo sued by FTC for allegedly ‘rigging’ soft drink prices
The agency claims the soda giant gave “unfair” pricing advantages to a larger retailer, forcing consumers to pay more at competing stores. Pepsi “strongly disputes” the allegations.
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Krispy Krunchy Chicken names new CFO
Jim Zielke brings more than three decades of restaurant leadership experience to the c-store-focused concept.
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Parker’s outlines CEO succession plan
Greg Parker, who has been the c-store chain’s only chief executive in its 49-year history, is expected to pass his duties to current president Brandon Hofmann.
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Casey’s acquires 12 retail locations in Kentucky
The deal for Wow! Foodmart includes seven convenience stores, a travel center and four liquor stores mainly along Interstate 75.
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Casey’s adds sauced wings and fries to its menu
In addition to several new permanent options, the company is also adding an Italian deli pizza for a limited time.
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Shell Rotella adds fuel card
The new offering helps professional drivers save money at almost 9,000 fueling locations in the U.S. and Canada.
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5 c-store snack trends to watch in 2025
Pricing pressures will impact consumer spending in the first half, but familiar flavors and protein pushes could change the landscape, experts say.
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7-Eleven targets $1B in 7Now sales
The company’s delivery business is expected to hit more than $700 million in sales by the end of fiscal 2024.
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Deep Dive9 trends for c-stores to watch in 2025
This year will see c-stores refining strategies across the business, from loyalty to foodservice to technology and beyond.
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TravelCenters of America exec takes head of marketing role at BP
Alyssa Callahan brings roughly 15 years of marketing and loyalty experience across a variety of industries.
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Column3 Big Numbers: C-stores zero in on coffee consumers
Wawa, Casey’s and 7-Eleven all are either updating their coffee programs or employing promotions to draw in more caffeine aficionados.
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Amazon Go taps BP exec to spearhead category management
Kimberly James will lead the tech-focused c-store retailer’s U.S. convenience products, which include a broad selection of grab-and-go food and drinks.
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Retrieved from Casey's.
Casey’s overhauls its coffee program
The Iowa retailer has refreshed its java roster with eight new blends as consumers increasingly demand more premium offerings.
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Quality Oil updates loyalty app
The retailer is using Paytronix solutions to increase its member engagement and retention and to boost personalization.
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7-Eleven dangles $5K daily prize to boost loyalty spending
As c-store retailers struggle with loyalty participation, the Texas-based company is taking on a new approach to engage rewards members.
