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What’s ahead for c-stores in 2026?
See what trends, categories and operators are due for a big year as we look ahead at the next 11 months.
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Sponsored by America Bitcoin ATMEveryone’s talking about bitcoin ATM scams. This operator built the kill switch.
The Bitcoin ATM industry is under fire due to operators prioritizing profit over protection. America Bitcoin ATM built a real-time kill switch.
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Spinx to update all stores with new AI tech
A partnership with Tote AI will update multiple areas of the store, including foodservice technology and point-of-sale touchpoints.
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Campbell Oil acquires North Carolina fuel distributor
After spending the past couple years investing in its Minuteman Food Mart c-store chain, Campbell’s latest deal signals that the company is keen on growing its fuel services segment.
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VenHub goes public, taps Amazon alum to drive growth
Stakeholders began trading shares of the automated convenience store company on the Nasdaq through a direct listing in January.
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Holiday Oil makes slate of exec moves, led by new CEO
The growth-focused retailer named a new president and brought on other leaders with experience at competitors like Circle K and Pilot.
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Amazon Go’s demise exposes a hard truth: Fuel-less c-stores aren’t working
The tech giant blamed a lack of differentiation, but the end of its c-store chain underscores that fuel-free locations are struggling to turn a profit.
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Oxxo USA names new CEO to drive US expansion
Jaime Longoria has taken over the duties previously handled by managing director Hal Adams. Meanwhile, Oxxo Mexico has also appointed a new chief operating officer.
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Amazon to halt palm payments
Some c-store locations had tested the technology, but it never achieved wide adoption in the industry. The retailer said all Amazon One palm readers will be removed from stores by June 3.
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H&S Energy’s longtime CFO to resign
Moe Haris, who has been with the West Coast retailer for nearly three decades, will step down at the end of this week.
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7-Eleven hires industry veteran to spearhead fresh food
Richard Guidry most recently was senior vice president of foodservice for GPM Investments, where he helped launch the retailer’s Fas Craves food program.
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Pilot expands electric semi-truck charging plans
The travel center company plans to add Tesla chargers at around 20 locations across California, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas.
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Amazon Go is shutting down
The tech-forward format that took the industry by storm when it launched in 2018 will soon close down along with all Amazon Fresh grocery stores.
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3 c-stores pushing the envelope in loyalty innovation
Gas N’ Wash, Weigel’s and 7-Eleven are taking the traditional tools of a loyalty program and creating something bigger.
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Stinker updates loyalty program
The new program does away with login passwords and shoppers can sign up at point-of-sale touchpoints in store and at the pump.
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Trump administration must release EV charger funds, court rules
The Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration “yanked the NEVI Formula Program’s cord out of the outlet,” said U.S. District Judge Tana Lin. “It is simply not how things are lawfully done.”
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Parker’s Rewards shifts to points-based system
The updated offering also lets customers use their phone number instead of a loyalty card, among other updates.
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Rich Products acquires largest private label pizza manufacturer in North America
By integrating Great Kitchens Food Company, Rich’s aims to “create a vertically integrated topped pizza and flatbread platform,” the company said on Monday.
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Do cannabis products still have a future in convenience stores?
Demand is still growing as some retailers test the category, but recent legislation could mean it’s just too risky for many operators.
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Shell’s head of projects and technology stepping down
Robin Mooldijk’s 35-year career with the company will end Feb. 28 as the oil and energy giant restructures its leadership team.
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BP adds manufacturer-funded digital coupons to Earnify app
This update, powered by tech company Inmar Intelligence and retail media company Axonet, brings savings more commonly found at grocers to c-stores for the first time.
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Column3 Big Numbers: C-stores step up as third places
With their food reputation growing and stores increasingly inviting customers to stay a while, retailers could fill another role in their communities.
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Deep DiveWas RaceTrac’s Potbelly deal an anomaly or the start of a new M&A trend?
C-store operators looking to acquire a QSR brand face several potential risks, experts say. But the upside could be tremendous.
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ExtraMile joins growing list of c-store retailers debuting alcohol rebates
Value offers have become increasingly common in convenience stores in recent years as operators large and small have seen their profits dip.
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Deep DiveDrink up: Restaurants will spend more on beverage innovation in 2026
Mocktails, energy drinks and premium caffeine options are set to sweep through menus this year.
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Buc-ee’s next stop? Nebraska.
The supersized c-store chain is looking to build its first location in the state as it continues its growth across the continental U.S.
