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Former Mountain Express CFOs say retailer’s sale-leaseback strategy reflected a Ponzi scheme
Gains made from these transactions were used to repay company debts and never resulted in overall financial growth, the two past execs told regulators.
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Sponsored by Bottle RocketAdding convenience: How C Stores can add customers by blending tech and in-person experiences
Younger generations don’t distinguish between digital and physical shopping, and neither should convenience store brands.
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RaceWay debuts rewards program
The program will allow customers to earn points on fuel purchases, redeem those for rewards and receive exclusive in-store deals.
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Love’s brings order-ahead capabilities to Carl’s Jr sites
The travel center company already added the technology to its Arby’s locations, and expects Hardee’s locations to get this update next.
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How to perfect a dispensed beverage program
From choosing the right flavors to giving customers what they need to customize their selections, c-stores have plenty of ways to take a drinks program to the next level.
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Buc-ee’s eyeing first Idaho site
The popular retailer is in the early stages of planning a travel center in Meridian, which would mark its westernmost location to date.
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5 big c-store industry questions for the rest of 2025
From big acquisitions and proposals to longer-term trends that touch all parts of the industry, here are the storylines to watch.
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7-Eleven facing shrinking foot traffic
Store visits have been declining for several quarters, but Seven & i is banking on more QSRs on-site to help turn things around.
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Trump’s megabill boosts M&A outlook after slump
The new law could provide greater tax certainty for dealmaking in an otherwise risky economic and policy environment, analysts say.
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Circle K debuts sweeping alcohol discount program
The initiative, which the company says is the largest in U.S. convenience retail, offers shoppers digital cashback rebates on beer, wine and spirits almost immediately after purchase.
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Retrieved from 7-Eleven.
Column3 Big Numbers: How is 7-Eleven’s turnaround going?
Seven & i’s North American arm saw boosts in operating income and delivery sales while making progress on several initiatives during Q1.
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Wawa debuts new credit card
The Mastercard includes savings of 50 cents per gallon at Wawa fuel pumps as a statement credit for the first 30 days, plus 5 cents per gallon savings moving forward.
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How c-stores can profit from proprietary sweet treat offerings
Owning their own baked goods or ice cream program gives retailers a world of innovation to play with, but comes with significant challenges, experts say.
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EG America launches online ordering and delivery
This move continues the c-store retailer’s laser-like focus on enhancing its food programs over the past year.
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RaceTrac increases tech to boost pump uptime
Trackers and software from Sensolus aim to give the retailer greater visibility on the location and number of parts for fuel dispensers.
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Dash In names its first CMO
Matt Simon brings over two decades of retail food and CPG experience to the Maryland-based convenience retailer.
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EG Group appoints new CFO
Mark Segal replaces Russell Colaco, who became EG Group’s CEO in April.
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Retrieved from BP.
BP dismissing head of US c-store loyalty
Jack Benoff led the company’s digital experience across thousands of c-stores and spearheaded the development of its Earnify loyalty program.
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Retrieved from EG Group press release.
EG America expands grab-and-go program
The retailer added snack wraps to certain stores and a chicken fajita Tornado across all its banners, along with a watermelon-flavored frozen drink.
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ColumnFueling Up: What’s slowing Yesway down?
The retailer has barely grown its c-store network since axing its IPO plans in late 2022 and has faced a series of challenges that may define its future.
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United Dairy Farmers names new CFO
Justin Jefferson takes over the job from Darryl Neltner, who retired at the end of May but is staying on with the company to facilitate the transition.
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Retrieved from Refuel.
New leaders at Refuel, Stewart’s top c-store exec changes in June
Fresh Stop also got a new CFO, Love’s added its first chief technology officer and Nouria made a change in its IT department, among other moves.
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Par Mar Oil cutting corporate staffers across several departments
The Ohio-based c-store retailer has laid off numerous team members this summer as part of a string of job cuts over the past year.
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Inside Arko’s new food-focused c-store
The location features Arko’s latest foodservice program, Fas Craves, which includes crispy chicken biscuits, potato wedges, mozzarella sticks, jumbo chicken wings and more.
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MAPCO to enter 3 new states
Majors Management will rebrand 35 newly acquired Circle K sites across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania to the MAPCO banner in the coming months.
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Canned food maker Del Monte declares bankruptcy, seeks buyer
The 139-year-old company said it is facing pressure from “a dynamic macroeconomic environment,” with a sale the most effective way to turn around its business.
