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Courtesy of 7-Eleven
7-Eleven teams with Live Nation for nostalgic music festival activations
The chain is the first presenting sponsor of the pop-punk-focused When We Were Young as it works to connect with consumers around culture.
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Seven & i, Couche-Tard sign NDA
The c-store giants inked nondisclosure agreements with potential buyers earlier this year. They’ve now done so with each other, which should help them facilitate deal discussions and due diligence.
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Oxxo can become ‘super regional’ player in the US, CEO says
The retailer has converted 15 Delek c-stores to its own banner this year and wants to build a sustainable model similar to that of Wawa, QuikTrip and Casey’s, José Antonio Fernandez Garza said.
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Circle K adding Burrito Express QSRs in Phoenix
The retailer, which has over 150 c-stores in the city, is expected to open six Burrito Express Fast and Fresh restaurants as it strengthens its foodservice capabilities.
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A look inside Fresh Stop’s flagship location
The newly formed convenience retailer wants to become “a culinary oasis for travelers and locals alike” as it leads with foodservice and community-focused initiatives.
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C-stores trail restaurants in EV charging sessions, report says
Convenience retailers’ monthly charging sessions rose 21% from September 2023 to December 2024, yet saw nearly 100 fewer charges per month than restaurants.
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Retrieved from International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
Applegreen names US chief transformation officer
Anil Rao, who hails from leisure park operator Palace Entertainment, joins the retailer less than two months after the departure of its U.S. president.
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Retrieved from Couche-Tard.
Circle K taps McLane for third-party logistics
The distributor will operate three dedicated sites in the Midwest to support 1,600 Alimentation Couche-Tard stores in 14 states.
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Love’s acquires 44 CNG locations
Its Trillium Energy Solutions division, which has now rebranded to Love’s Alternative Energy, purchased a mix of public and private compressed natural gas stations.
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Buc-ee’s lawsuit forces Barc-ee’s shutdown
The dog park and cafe closed after being hit with a trademark infringement lawsuit. A similar suit against Duckee’s liquor store settled out of court.
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Retrieved from EG Group.
EG Group appoints new CEO
In a nod to its size and growth opportunities in the U.S., the U.K.-based company has selected CFO Russell Colaco, who is based in New York, to replace Mohsin Issa.
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Retrieved from GetGo.
GetGo President Terri Micklin departs
The retailer’s top leader for the past two years said she’s no longer part of the business as GetGo inches closer to finalizing its sale to Alimentation Couche-Tard, parent of Circle K.
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Retrieved from Casey's.
Casey’s taps AI tool for contract management
The platform, developed by IntelAgree, aims to help the Iowa retailer mitigate risk, streamline workflows and make smarter decisions.
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Column3 Big Numbers: Examining major changes for QuikTrip, Walmart and 7-Eleven
We take a closer look at one retailer’s nationwide expansion, another’s refreshed c-store growth plans and a bevy of board leadership changes.
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Rich Products names new CFO
Jamie Lowe brings more than 25 years of experience with companies like Danone and Tyson. She replaces David Faruros, who’s been named chief accounting officer.
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Inside Walmart’s aggressive c-store growth plans
After quietly developing its gas station footprint over the past decade, the big box retailer has a refined strategy and is looking to expand quickly, its VP of fuel and convenience says.
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Parkland undergoes VP shuffle amid corporate upheaval
A spokesperson confirmed that three recent shifts are part of the company's strategy to bring its U.S. and Canadian operations together.
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Screenshot of Wawa grand opening video
Wawa expands partnership with McLane
The c-store distributor will support dozens of upcoming stores in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio over the next few years.
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QuikTrip opens first Indiana store
The retailer’s top competition in Daleville will soon be Wawa, which is set to arrive in the Hoosier State next month.
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Courtesy of Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Krispy Krunchy Chicken comes to Montana
With its first two locations open in Town & Country Supply Association c-stores, the QSR is now in all 48 contiguous states.
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Retrieved from Tri Star Energy.
How c-stores can pull loyalty from QSRs
Strong value, including meal deals and quality food, could help c-stores make inroads against fast food, says restaurant technology company Tillster.
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Country Fair tries new grocery-focused approach with upcoming store
The 8,000-square-foot store will add produce, meats and ready-made meals to the Pennsylvania retailer’s traditional c-store offering.
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Courtesy of Parkland
Parkland’s largest shareholder suggests interim CEO
Simpson Oil says if its slate of board members is chosen next month, it will replace outgoing CEO Bob Espey with former chemical company leader Mark Davis almost immediately.
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Courtesy of 7-Eleven
4 candy trends for c-stores to watch
While sales have declined thanks to price-sensitive shoppers, the category still has some bright spots, experts say.
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Retrieved from SpartanNash press release.
SpartanNash names VP of retail operations
Jay Mahabir is joining the grocery retailer and wholesaler from Meijer, where he served as a market director in Michigan.
