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    7-Eleven’s turbulent 2026: IPO delays, layoffs and a bigger food push

    After its parent company fended off a takeover bid and saw its CEO depart last year, the North American chain has made a series of moves to cut costs and rebound the business.

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    Why c-stores are winning the affordable luxury moment

    As budgets tighten, shoppers may be cutting back on major purchases, yet they’re still craving small moments of joy.

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    Global Partners taps Starbucks vet to lead retail operations

    Emily Filc had spent the past 22 years with the coffee powerhouse, the last seven of which were as regional director of operations.

    Updated May 21, 2026
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    Kwik Trip doubles down on gamification

    The Midwestern retailer is partnering with Eagle Eye to add AI-powered individualized “challenges,” which are more targeted than typical discounts.

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    7-Eleven hit by data breach

    The retailer confirmed that an unauthorized third party gained access to certain systems used to store franchisee documents earlier this spring. At least 50 people have been impacted.

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    Couche-Tard’s head of data and AI resigns

    Iris Singhania leaves the key tech role she’d held since January 2025. It’s not clear who will be taking over her duties.

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    Private-equity-backed firm makes fuels-focused M&A push

    Continental Fuel Group aims to acquire fuel distributors in the bulk, on-site, mobile and wholesale delivery sectors, which are seeing consolidation.

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    Fueling Up: Breaking down 7-Eleven’s competing growth strategies

    Fresh off a major reorganization that included sweeping layoffs, the retailer is ramping up franchising and wholesale conversions while still focusing on foodservice goals.

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    Which categories offer c-stores the best private label opportunities?

    A few popular areas in food and beverage offer retailers the chance to win back margin and offer exciting choices for younger shoppers, experts say.

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    C-stores are getting dinged for having higher prices, report says

    Inflation and macroeconomic challenges are highlighting to consumers just how expensive some items are at c-stores compared to other retailers, according to NielsenIQ.

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    Wawa to open first Tennessee c-store in June

    The Clarksville site will open about four years after the retailer first announced plans to enter The Volunteer State.

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    Fresh Stop parent names new marketing chief

    Lacy Bradford is the latest of several leadership additions for Madison Capital Group, which also owns the Links Car Wash chain.

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    GPM Investments expands EV charging

    Tech partner Red E will handle tasks like infrastructure strategy, deployment, software integration and uptime optimization for 39 sites.

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    3 Big Numbers: Revisiting Wawa’s massive expansion plan

    The East Coast-based retailer plans to open its first Tennessee location next month as part of its ambitious growth phase.

    Updated May 18, 2026
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    Circle K franchisee reaches preliminary settlement in data breach lawsuit

    Gas Express was sued early last year for failing to protect its employees’ information in the attack.

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    Double kwik builds digital storefront

    Through a partnership with Lula Commerce, the 40-store retailer built a first-party online presence where shoppers can place orders and check inventory.

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    Cumberland Farms names Global Partners alum as new VP

    Charles Bergeron joins the retailer as a human resources leader, bringing many years of experience in HR across multiple industries.

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    8 big AI moves in the c-store space

    The technology is helping retailers like Casey’s and Loop, along with suppliers like McLane and PDI, automate a wide variety of tasks.

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    Pilot names new president of retail in trio of C-suite promotions

    The convenience store and truckstop operator has also appointed a new chief commercial officer and chief experience officer.

    Updated May 13, 2026
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    Sinclair Oil CEO leaves company

    The fuel distributor and its former top executive reached a separation agreement that went into effect on May 11, roughly three months after he took a leave of absence.

    Updated May 14, 2026
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    7-Eleven launches Slurpee happy hour as QSR competition heats up

    Rewards members can claim the signature drink for $1 on weekdays as the chain works to drive traffic.

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    Jack Link’s names president of North America

    Jeff Caswell joins the beef jerky maker from Mid America Pet Food, where he was CEO and a board member for the past two years,

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    Step inside QuikTrip’s newest c-store design

    Here’s a look at the convenience retailer’s Generation 4 format that debuted last month in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

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    Alabama c-store real estate owner goes bankrupt

    Eagles Investments Group filed for Chapter 11 with a bankruptcy court in Alabama on May 8.

    Updated May 14, 2026
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    Weigel’s ups personalization with loyalty partnerships

    The retailer is working with Blings and PDI Technologies to add dynamic, milestone-based communications to MyWeigel’s Rewards.

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    Protein powder shortage threatens America’s biggest food craze

    Companies are now grappling with whether or not to raise prices at a time when consumers are already reeling from a prolonged period of inflation.