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BrakeTime Corner Market acquires 14-store Texas chain
The retailer plans to remodel FastLane’s Houston-area convenience stores with a food-focused layout in an extension of its broader growth plans.
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Courtesy of Lula Commerce
Break Time launches third-party delivery
A partnership with Lula Commerce has boosted e-commerce for the company’s 70-plus c-stores and its AnyTime Eats foodservice program.
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Retrieved from Brand Innovators.
7-Eleven’s leadership turnover continues
Three months after its CMO exited, two more executives who spearheaded the retailer’s marketing, loyalty, brand and advertising platforms have left.
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Brett Dworski/C-Store Dive
Column3 Big Numbers: Analyzing 7-Eleven’s fiscal fourth quarter
Parent company Seven & i said in its earnings report that its transformation plan is delivering “tangible results,” so we’re checking in on those plans.
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Pilot taps ExxonMobil exec as new CFO
Jeremy Osterstock joins during a busy start to 2026 for Pilot, which recently overhauled its food operations and redesigned its mobile app.
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QuikTrip sets its sights on Michigan
The Oklahoma-based retailer has plans in the works for c-stores in Kalamazoo, Dexter and Howell in what would be the company's 23rd state of operation.
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Brett Dworski/C-Store Dive
7-Eleven delays IPO amid market volatility
The public offering, originally slated for fiscal 2026, has been pushed to fiscal 2027 “at the earliest,” Seven & i said in its Q4 earnings presentation.
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Courtesy of Sheetz
Sheetz plans 100-store push into Indiana
Over the next 10 years, the Pennsylvania-based retailer plans to spend nearly $1 billion in the state, which has becomes a hotbed for super regionals.
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Courtesy of Gelson's Market
5 charts showing the changing energy drink landscape
While all of the major energy drink companies saw sales increases year over year, the rising tide is not lifting all boats, according to a Goldman Sachs report.
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Retrieved from TravelCenters of America press release.
TravelCenters of America’s longtime information security head departs
Eric DePanfilis’ last day was April 3, ending a nearly two-decade run with the travel center chain.
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Courtesy of Global Partners
2 retailers expand EV charging into new states
Love’s opened its first three fast charging sites in Texas while Global Partners debuted the tech at an Alltown Convenience Market in Maine.
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Brett Dworski/C-Store Dive
Murphy USA names permanent CFO as exec team revamp continues
Donald Smith Jr. took over the role on an interim basis in October after previous financial chief Gallagher Jeff left the company.
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Courtesy of Rutter's
Rutter’s new menu has 35 — you read that right — taco creations
The South of the Border lineup includes dozens of new or revamped tacos for the regular menu, along with eight LTOs and more customization options.
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Retrieved from Invenco.
Conexxus’ Gray Taylor joins NACS
After 16 years as leader of the c-store technology standards and advocacy group, he’s taking on a senior advisory role with the industry’s largest association.
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Retrieved from CrossAmerica Partners.
Maverik, Legacy Markets, CrossAmerica Partners C-suite changes led March exec shifts
Rhodes Convenience Stores’ parent company promoted its chief operating officer to president while Fresh Stop and Couche-Tard also made moves.
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Retrieved from Loop Neighborhood Market.
Loop Neighborhood Market deploys AI assistant
Tote.ai’s Genie platform handles inquiries on customer service, POS operations, maintenance, payments and more.
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Retrieved from Big Boss Stores.
Southwest Georgia Oil acquires 10-store Florida chain
The deal includes Big Boss Stores locations in the Florida Panhandle, nine of which will be converted to Southwest Georgia Oil’s SunStop banner.
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Retrieved from Madison Capital Group.
Fresh Stop continues executive shake-up as it eyes $200M expansion
Jeff Guyette and Justin Boruchov have joined as chief development officer and managing director of finance, respectively, weeks after the CEO and president both exited.
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Column3 Big Numbers: 2026 is the year of the c-store IPO
Arko spun out its petroleum business in February, Yesway has refiled to go public and 7-Eleven’s leaders expect to spin out its North American business.
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Retrieved from BP.
BP names deputy CEO to spearhead portfolio review
Carol Howle will take over the cost-cutting program that has led to team restructurings and c-store divestitures for BP's U.S. convenience retail network over the past year.
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Permission granted by QuikTrip
ColumnThe Road Ahead: Little treat culture is here, and it’s c-stores’ game to win
Consumer desire for small ways to make their days brighter offers a prime upselling opportunity even in trying times, writes Frank Beard.
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Hershey reverting back to ‘classic’ chocolate recipe for some Reese’s products
The change, which will only affect 3% of products, follows a weeks-long campaign from the grandson of the peanut butter cup’s founder.
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Circle K, FEMSA affiliate sued over e-cigarette sales
The New Mexico Department of Justice said the convenience retailers “willfully distributed and sold flavored disposable vape products in blatant disregard for public health and safety.”
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Dollar Tree makes distribution, tech upgrades
As part of its supply chain modernization efforts, the retailer is replacing its legacy systems with AI-powered platforms.
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Retrieved from Fresh Stop.
Fresh Stop parent hires executive managing director to drive retail growth
Joshua Hamby will lead Madison Capital’s sourcing, structuring and development opportunities, with a focus on growing Fresh Stop and the Links Car Wash chain.
