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Juul granted marketing approval for second device
In addition to the Juul2, the FDA also gave the green light to menthol and tobacco-flavored pods for use with the product.
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Massachusetts c-store debuts Pak Mail shipping service
The Shamrock Market in Springfield offers shipping via UPS, FedEx and other carriers, along with copying and printing and packaging supplies.
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Column3 Big Numbers: C-stores get prepped for college football season
Jacksons Food Stores returns to the trading card game, Buc-ee’s steps into co-branded gear and Loop Neighborhood Market forges a new partnership.
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TXB hires Nate Brazier as president
The former Stinker Stores chief executive will lead the popular Texas retailer’s daily operations while working closely with owner and CEO Kevin Smartt.
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5 big questions facing c-stores for the rest of 2026
With retailers up against price-sensitive consumers and rising costs, many of the biggest trends in convenience retail have taken on greater significance.
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Pilot names new VP of food and beverage
Sheeva Hoders takes the helm of the retailer’s food and beverage efforts a few months after it launched its latest proprietary concept, Pilot eats.
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US alcohol consumption remains at all time low
A new report from Gallup showed drinking rates are stabilizing after a multiyear decline, but still remain at the lowest level since 1939.
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Par Pacific to exit Colorado natural gas investment for $146M
The company has agreed to sell its stake in Laramie Energy, in which it has had a noncontrolling interest since 2012.
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RaceTrac names new CFO
Jill Pemberton succeeds Karla Ahlert, who recently became the c-store retailer’s first-ever chief administrative officer.
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Burger King scraps ‘rubbery’ chicken nuggets for new recipe
The chain, which can be found in many travel centers, updated its breading, marinade and sauces to make its nuggets juicier and crispier.
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Yesway updates fuel supply operations
Technology from Gravitate will use machine learning to distill data on inventory, pricing and more to enable faster, more informed decision making.
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Sinclair Oil turns to mobile gaming to drive loyalty
The distributor and branded fuel retailer reported a 42% increase in site visits among “highly engaged members” after implementing game-linked rewards to its Dinopay app.
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Hop Shops adds automated self-checkout
The partnership incorporates Mashgin’s AI-assisted checkout platform with Glory’s cash automation solution into a streamlined setup.
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TrackerTracking c-store acquisitions across the industry
BP and Alimentation Couche-Tard made big overseas moves while Casey’s agreed to another deal in Texas, further expanding its presence in the state.
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Murphy USA to trial automated White Castle kiosks
A partnership with Automated Retail Technologies will bring fresh items from the burger QSR’s menu to select large-format stores.
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Love’s to roll out premium private label baked goods line
The assortment, which will debut nationwide on Aug. 30, will feature muffins, cakes and danishes.
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Column3 Big Numbers: More on the highest-earning public c-store CEOs
All three of the top earners on our 2025 list saw their compensation increase from the previous fiscal year, though the reasons varied.
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Gopuff expands private label, debuts first-ever seasonal product lineup
The additions mainly include baked goods such as cakes, cookies, danishes, edible and bakeable cookie dough, toaster pastries and fudge.
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Hop Shops brings creative flair to new pizza program
Disco Dough Pizza Company takes a page out of the experiential playbook that inspired the retailer’s disco bathrooms.
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Where SNAP participation has fallen the most
All but one state saw a year-over-year drop in the number of people enrolled in the food assistance program in April.
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Circle K relaunches its retail media network
Updates to the Full Circle Media platform include enhanced audience targeting, measurement tools and broader omnichannel media opportunities.
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9 convenience retailers upping their loyalty game
Major retailers revamped their programs or added new features while several smaller c-store chains launched their first-ever rewards platforms.
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What did c-store CEOs make in 2025? Here’s what the filings show.
From about $1 million to over $84 million, chief executive compensation varied widely among publicly traded c-store retailers last fiscal year.
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Casey’s CEO receives biggest payday yet
Darren Rebelez’s $14.7 million compensation coincided with the Iowa retailer continuing a notable run of consistent gains inside its stores.
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Wawa expands self-branded EV charging network
The retailer is working with Electrify America to add chargers at eight c-stores across Pennsylvania.
