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    Kent Companies rolling out food-focused c-store format

    Locations feature a made-to-order kitchen, a drive-thru, a beer and ice cave, two-bay car washes and a dog wash.

  • GetGo
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    How c-stores can mitigate food price hikes

    As economic uncertainty lingers, retailers need to make smart choices about where to trim costs and how to raise prices without alienating customers, experts say.

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    Global Partners eyeing an acquisition after strong Q1

    The retailer hasn’t made a c-store-focused purchase since early 2023, but intends to make a deal as a means to stay competitive, its CEO said last week.

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    Anheuser-Busch invests $300M in US manufacturing amid beer optimism

    The company is funding technology and workforce development at its plants as it sees some recovery in alcohol consumption among older Gen Zers and younger millennials.

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    Maverik opens first c-store in Michigan

    The retailer debuted in the state last week in the city of Wyoming, about 7 miles south of Grand Rapids.

  • Arko
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    Arko begins building food-focused stores, will debut new foodservice program

    The convenience retailer is investing between $700,000 and $1.1 million into each new location and intends to finish all seven pilot sites by the end of 2025.

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    PAR Retail acquires GoSkip from Standard AI

    PAR, a c-store tech company, is integrating the self-checkout business into its InStore platform as Standard AI shifts its attention away from the c-store industry.

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    3 Big Numbers: Examining Sunoco’s push for Parkland

    After the announced acquisition and each company’s quarterly earnings, we’re looking at the deal price, the c-stores involved and difficulties for Parkland’s U.S. operations.

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    Good Oil Company to enter Ohio with 5-store acquisition

    The owner of the Good To Go banner purchased Big Mike’s Gas N Go, bringing the Indiana retailer’s footprint to 20 locations across the Midwest.

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  • Murphy USA
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    Murphy USA’s new store design was the star of Q1

    These locations, which are double the size of Murphy’s traditional sites, boast 40% higher merchandise margins and 20% more fuel gallons sold.

  • CrossAmerica
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    CrossAmerica sees strong merchandise sales as it approaches 400 c-stores

    The Pennsylvania retailer has become one of the fastest-growing c-store operators over the past year as it continues to convert dealer sites to company-owned locations.

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    Sunoco to terminate Parkland’s executive officers once deal closes

    Following the $9 billion acquisition, Sunoco will form a new public company and let any remaining execs from the Canadian retailer go. 

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    9 notable c-store executive changes from April

    Moves during this busy month included CEO shifts from Parkland and EG Group, Couche-Tard naming a new food exec and GetGo's president departing.

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    Pri Mar Petroleum selling 13 c-stores

    Blarney Castle Oil plans to turn the stores into EZ Marts, Pri Mar’s CEO said in an interview with a local business publication.

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    Minuteman unveils redesigned app

    Alongside the refreshed app, the North Carolina-based c-store retailer rolled out a new brand icon that will be used in-store and digitally.

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    Shell USA names new president

    Colette Hirstius is set to succeed Gretchen Watkins, who will step down on July 31 after holding the position for the past seven years.

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    3 questions about Parkland’s sale to Sunoco

    The Canadian retailer agreed to sell its business for $9 billion. But several concerns remain over its future, including how its c-stores will navigate — or survive — the deal.

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    Sunoco to acquire Parkland for $9.1B

    The deal is a “compelling outcome” for Parkland’s shareholders, who are set to vote on the company’s future next month after years of demands for change, Executive Chairman Michael Jennings said.

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  • A photo of the canopy over the gas pumps at a gas station. It says "Love's."
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    Love’s names first chief marketing officer

    Patrick McLean previously served as CMO of Walgreens and TD Bank.

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    Shell finalizes acquisition of PDI’s fuel rewards program

    The deal gives the oil and gas company control of a loyalty program whose members fuel up four times more often than nonmembers.

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    EG Group’s new CEO appointed top executive in the US

    Russell Colaco will replace John Carey, who had led EG America since late 2023. This marks the first time the U.K.-based company will operate completely under one leader.

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    Hershey seeks tariff exemption for cocoa from White House

    The Kisses maker said duties on the commodity, which cannot be grown in the U.S., is expected to result in millions of dollars in extra costs.

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    3 Big Numbers: QSR moves from Circle K, Rebel

    One made a partnership with a Phoenix-area restaurant while the other is expanding its proprietary food brand. Meanwhile, a Valero site is welcoming the c-store debut of Pretzelmaker.

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    BP’s head of strategy to depart amid retreat from low-carbon goal

    The oil giant will not replace Giulia Chierchia, who has spearheaded its carbon net-zero mission — an initiative that BP is abandoning — since 2020.

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    With new faces at the helm, EG America is ready for takeoff

    The retailer has overhauled its executive team over the past year as part of a goal to unify its many c-store banners. C-Store Dive spoke with its CEO and COO about these changes and what’s ahead.