The Latest

  • 7-Eleven
    Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from Convenience Industry Council of Canada.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    Fueling Up: Who will be 7-Eleven’s next CEO? Here are 9 names to watch.

    Four months after publishing this rundown, we’ve updated the candidate list to reflect 7-Eleven’s recent moves as well as changes involving several execs we previously included.

    Updated June 18, 2026
  • Customer paying with a smartphone at a convenience store checkout.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Sponsored by Ferrero

    Is your loyalty program leaving money on the table?

    Boost margins and retention with loyalty programs that meet today's shopper expectations.

  • Estepps c-stores
    Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from Google.
    Image attribution tooltip

    Kentucky c-store chain to introduce PJ’s Coffee

    Estepp Energy plans to add the New Orleans java brand’s beverages to seven stores through a combination of full cafés with drive-thrus, end-cap locations and in-store counters.

  • QuikTrip's front entrance of its Gen 4 store in Oklahoma
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by QuikTrip
    Image attribution tooltip

    8 c-store companies entering new states

    Super regionals like Wawa, QuikTrip and Sheetz along with chains like Dash In and Yesway are among the retailers targeting fresh markets.

  • US Market outside store
    Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from US Market.
    Image attribution tooltip

    US Market to debut rewards program in July

    The platform will offer customers the opportunity to save 10 cents on every fuel purchase, in addition to receiving exclusive deals and perks.

  • 7-Eleven
    Image attribution tooltip
    Brett Dworski/C-Store Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Vroom and Swiftly debut c-store alcohol cash back program

    The partnership lets retailers offer manufacturer-funded digital alcohol rebates directly through their digital platforms.

  • A photo of stacks and shelves of beer cases inside a room with black walls. The beer cases say things like Coors, Miller Light, Bud Light and Ultra, while signs above the shelves say Bud Light, Buschhhhhh Light and Chill.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from Kwik Trip on June 17, 2026
    Image attribution tooltip

    Kwik Trip backing away from alcohol- and tobacco- focused sites

    The retailer plans to close some of its Kwik Spirits and Tobacco Outlet Plus stores due to softness in those categories, according to local reporting.

  • Two individuals, Mountain Express’ former co-CEOs, standing on a stairway for a portrait.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from Mountain Express.
    Image attribution tooltip

    Mountain Express trustee fails to reach settlement with former co-CEOs

    The inability to reach an agreement comes over three months after the court revealed it would oversee a mediation with the goal of reaching a deal with the retailer’s ex-leaders.

  • NACS
    Image attribution tooltip
    Brett Dworski/C-Store Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Top c-store conferences for 2026

    From supplier shows to tech expos to the NACS Show, here are the top convenience industry events to keep in mind in the second half of 2026.

    Updated June 16, 2026
  • Eagles Investments Group c-store, Nashco
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Eagles Investments Group
    Image attribution tooltip

    Eagles Investments ends bankruptcy proceedings, reveals plans to open 100 new c-stores

    The company will convert the 20 locations it currently controls through land ownership into its new Nashco banner and acquire 80 additional sites.

  • Six drinks, all colorful, comprising the vanguard of McDonald's post-CosMc's premium drinks lineup.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of McDonald's
    Image attribution tooltip

    QSRs are gaining ground in dispensed beverages

    While c-stores are still leading innovators in the segment, restaurant chains like McDonald’s and Whataburger have stepped up their new releases of refreshers, craft-style drinks and more.

  • A photo of the sign over the entrance to a store. The sign reads "7-Eleven" in green, red and yellow colors.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of 7-Eleven Inc.
    Image attribution tooltip

    Seven & i revamps international business

    The retailer will create a new international business management office to handle operations outside of North America and Japan.

  • A photo of the exterior of a travel stop. Signs on the front wall of the gray and red building say "Pilot," Welcome," "Subway" and "Cinnabon."
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Pilot Co.
    Image attribution tooltip

    Editor’s note on AI partnership

    A previous version of this story was retracted based on additional information from the companies mentioned.

    Updated June 19, 2026
  • Couche-Tard
    Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from Couche-Tard.
    Image attribution tooltip

    Couche-Tard appoints former CrossAmerica CEO as SVP in North America

    In a newly created role, Gerardo Valencia Trujillo leads Circle K’s merchandise supply chain operations and oversees operational excellence for the retailer’s c-stores and car washes.

  • TravelCenters of America
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by TravelCenters of America
    Image attribution tooltip

    Convenience Confidential: BP’s latest exec exits raise questions about its c-store strategy

    Greg Franks’ and Derek Gaskins’ looming departures suggest big changes may be underway within the oil giant’s c-store business, including potentially shifting away from company-operated sites.

  • Greg Franks of BP talking at a conference
    Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from BP.
    Image attribution tooltip

    BP’s Franks, Gaskins to exit amid reorganization

    The departures of two of the oil giant’s highest-ranking c-store executives indicate significant changes are ahead for the company’s convenience retail business.

  • A photo of five different flavors of wings sitting on squares of brown paper against a red background. There are small cups of ranch dipping sauce near three of the types of wings.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Casey's General Stores
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    3 Big Numbers: Casey’s wraps up its 3-year plan

    The retailer wanted to open hundreds of stores, increase operational efficiency and become even more of a food destination. How did it do?

  • Gas Spot
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by InConvenience Inc.
    Image attribution tooltip

    InConvenience expands digital footprint

    The retailer has added first- and third-party delivery capabilities and selected a loyalty provider.

  • A photo of a person filling an underground gas tank from a truck. There is a gas station in the background.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Opinion

    The weakest link in your c-store’s cybersecurity strategy? It may not be what you think.

    Failure to properly secure tank gauges from bad actors could delay deliveries, prevent sales and jeopardize environmental compliance, writes Adam Reynolds with Veeder-Root.

  • Casey's
    Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from Casey's.
    Image attribution tooltip

    Casey’s sells 41 c-stores, exits Mississippi in fiscal 2026

    The 10 sites sold in The Magnolia State were CEFCO locations, while the other 31 were a combination of CEFCO stores and sites Casey’s acquired in previous transactions.

    M&A
  • Onvo
    Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from Onvo.
    Image attribution tooltip

    Onvo hires new foodservice director

    Ben Lucky takes over the Pennsylvania retailer’s program that features its proprietary Food on the Fly lineup, which it launched in 2024.

    Updated June 11, 2026
  • A sign with a design and the letters "bp" against a blue sky
    Image attribution tooltip
    Tim Boyle/Getty Images via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    BP reshapes organizational structure amid years-long portfolio review

    The company will split into upstream and downstream segments, replacing the current three-part structure that also includes a “customers and products” arm.

  • A woman at a gas pump with a GSTV screen
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of GSTV / Frame Photographics
    Image attribution tooltip

    GSTV steps up audience targeting

    Slim Jim maker Conagra Brands is the video network’s first advertiser to incorporate the Stagwell Agentic Targeting System into campaign planning.

  • A photo of the interior of a large store. A bank of beverage dispensers lines the wall. A Sign over the machines reads "Buc-ee's."
    Image attribution tooltip
    Jessica Loder/C-Store Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Buc-ee’s breaks ground in North Carolina

    The site, Buc-ee’s first in the Tar Heel state, sits along Interstate 40 in Mebane and is expected to open in 2028.

  • A photo of a number of people holding signs out in front of a store. A sign above the door says Dash In.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Dash In
    Image attribution tooltip

    Dash In debuts in North Carolina

    The Maryland-based retailer held a grand opening for its store in Concord, capping off a years-long plan to expand into the region.

  • A photo of a cheese pizza from McLane Company's Prendisimo line being put into a pizza oven.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of McLane Company
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    The Road Ahead: Customers can’t eat an AI strategy

    AI may offer a lot of value to convenience retailers, but there's a risk of putting the cart before the horse — and ignoring fundamentals, writes columnist Frank Beard.