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TrackerTracking c-store acquisitions across the industry
Sunoco picked up over 100 stores across two deals and 7-Eleven bought 15 Vegas locations. Meanwhile, Monfort sold its last 20 sites.
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Retrieved from Chestnut Market.
Chestnut Market, foodservice director part ways one week after hiring
Ben Lucky has exited the company for personal reasons and Director of Merchandising Farris Jamal will take over in the interim.
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Column3 Big Numbers: Boozy trends for c-stores’ Q2
A distributor survey sheds light on some summer optimism, which beer companies should get more shelf space and how likely retailers are to get help from producers.
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PDI embeds AI across its services
The technology company’s new PDIQ system will bring insights and automation to its portfolio that includes loyalty, resource planning and other business solutions.
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Urban Value bringing more AI-driven coolers to Texas developments
Customers tap a payment method to open the coolers and grab the items they want, then the technology automatically charges them once the door closes.
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Global Partners to open first Honey Farms c-store in New York
Honey Farms is one of two banners the convenience retailer is growing, as the company has also opened a new Alltown Fresh for the first time since 2023.
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Retrieved from Madison Capital Group.
Fresh Stop and president part ways, CEO resigns amid $200M expansion
As parent Madison Capital aims to double the number of its c-stores and car washes, Joe Teague’s and Matt Pickelsimer’s departures leave significant holes atop its retail leadership.
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Rutter’s builds on reputation as a third place with NCAA title game watch parties
The retailer will host the event at its 1747 Bar and Lounge locations as it seeks to establish itself as a meet-up spot for customers.
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Par Pacific to launch c-store remodeling initiative
The updated locations will feature “improved merchandising, expanded food and beverage offerings and enhanced site presentation,” the retailer said in its annual report.
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Circle K now accepting Giant Eagle’s loyalty program in Ohio
Effective March 24, customers in the Buckeye State can choose between Couche-Tard’s Inner Circle rewards or myPerks while filling up on gas.
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Couche-Tard hires Family Dollar exec to lead US food merchandising
Dan Larmondra said he’s “immediately looking to fill several director and category management roles” to support Circle K’s “aggressive growth plans” as part of his new role.
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Courtesy of Dollar General
Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos to step down, again
This time, Ahold Delhaize USA executive JJ Fleeman will succeed him as CEO, with Vasos exiting the position in 2027.
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Retrieved from Chestnut Market.
Chestnut Market taps Ben Lucky as first foodservice director
The former 7-Eleven leader will focus on menu development, kitchen design, training and vendor partnerships across Chestnut’s roughly 80 East Coast convenience stores.
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InStore.ai names chief customer officer
Kevin Farley brings over two decades of leadership experience with c-store consultancies W. Capra and GSP Retail.
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How c-stores are capitalizing on Americans’ caffeine obsession
Convenience stores are uniquely set up to meet consumers’ increasing appetite for the stimulant, from deeper beverage selections to snacks and energy shots, experts say.
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Town Pump to place standalone coffee kiosks in its parking lots
The 400-square-foot sites will be branded as Stonehouse Coffee Shots, after the retailer’s proprietary coffee program, and will feature pickup and drive-thru windows.
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An ‘everyday choice’: Celsius surges as energy drinks become ‘mainstream’
CEO John Fieldly said more consumers are turning to the beverages as a companion to meals, an alcohol alternative and even when taking GLP-1s.
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Retrieved from Sinclair.
Sinclair Oil likely to part ways with CEO, CFO
The fuel retailer said it expects to negotiate a separation arrangement with both leaders about a month after they requested leave of absences for undisclosed reasons.
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Retrieved from Couche-Tard.
Couche-Tard posts strongest US same-store merchandise gains in 2 years
Foodservice, including Circle K’s meal deals, drove the company’s growth, President and CEO Alex Miller told investors and analysts on Wednesday.
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Column3 Big Numbers: How Couche-Tard is extending its reach
While its same-store merchandise sales growth was a highlight in Q3, the retailer is expanding in other ways to keep the growth coming.
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Family Dollar to pilot extra small store format in urban markets
Fresh off its separation from Dollar Tree, the discount chain is pursuing a turnaround that includes 70 initiatives across various departments.
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7 c-store retailers entering new states
Wawa continued its multistate moves while Rutter’s, Kwik Trip and RaceTrac opened long-planned stores and a major Asian competitor planted its flag.
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Retrieved from Legacy Markets.
Legacy Markets taps former Fresh Stop operations chief as COO
Scott Burchfield officially joined the retailer, which operates Triangle Stop Food Stores in North Carolina, on March 9.
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GSTV expands C-suite
The forecourt-focused media company added new finance and strategy leaders, and promoted marketing and technology leads into expanded roles.
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Hershey combines salty, sweets units to accelerate growth
The Reese’s maker also announced several leadership changes, including expanding the oversight of sweets head Andrew Archambault to include the full U.S. portfolio.
