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Former Kum & Go owner claims Maverik pledged to keep banner name
Kyle Krause told the Des Moines Register he was surprised when Maverik began retiring the Kum & Go brand, noting the company had expressed intentions to keep both chains.
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Midwest c-store, fuel operator exits the business
United Fuels Midwest has sold its eight convenience stores and five travel centers across Minnesota and South Dakota to Casey’s and other competitors.
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Oxxo testing fuel-less c-stores in the US as expansion continues
The Mexican convenience store giant has begun opening sites that don’t offer gasoline — an opportunity that has bedeviled American retailers.
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United Dairy Farmers names new CEO
Michael Ahmed joins the Midwest c-store retailer from adhesive manufacturer Gorilla Glue, where he was chief operating officer. He succeeds Brad Lindner, who is retiring after 47 years with UDF.
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Why ‘crossover’ alcoholic beverages could be a hit for c-stores
Products like Monster Beast and Topo Chico Spiked are capitalizing on brand affinity but come with unique merchandising challenges.
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Parkland stumbles in the US as Sunoco deal nears finish line
With its $9.1 billion sale to Sunoco expected to close this week, the Canadian retailer reported yet another quarter during which its U.S. fuel and c-store revenues plummeted.
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Rebel brings Hatch Chicken QSR to the Midwest
The restaurant opened last month inside a 4,700-square-foot Rebel c-store in Romeoville, Illinois, about 35 miles southwest of downtown Chicago.
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Par Pacific closes $100M deal to build largest renewable fuels facility in Hawai’i
It’s unclear how the facility will impact Par Pacific’s convenience retailing network in the state, which includes about 89 locations under the company’s Hele banner.
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Column3 Big Numbers: What’s ahead for Oxxo’s US growth
The Mexican company continues its methodical rebranding of former Delek c-stores while planning a full-scale expansion across the South.
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Potbelly promotes COO to president following RaceTrac buyout
Adam Noyes has become president of the sandwich chain while CEO Bob Wright will remain in his post through the end of the year.
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12 months later: Reflecting on Oxxo’s first year in the US — and what comes next
The Mexican c-store giant’s store rebrands are picking up steam as it approaches its largest Texas market. After months of testing and learning, it now expects to rebrand all locations by 2028.
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How one regional c-store chain reduced turnover to 36%
Family Express thinks about labor as an investment rather than a cost — which has led to a more secure environment for workers and better retention.
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BrakeTime taps former Shell leader to helm foodservice, QSRs
Rene Da Costa joins the retailer from Shell USA, where he served as foodservice director.
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Casey’s bringing Rechargeries to c-stores in 6 states
The rollout will start with two stores in both Illinois and Missouri, as well as one each in Arkansas, Indiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
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Wawa increases coffee program customization
Customers can use ordering touchscreens in stores to control how much milk, sweeteners and flavors they add to their beverages.
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Rutter’s debuts in Virginia
This is the first of two new states that are part of the retailer’s ambitious growth plan.
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Couche-Tard bringing new THC beverage to Circle K in Carolinas and Florida
The rollout features Viola’s new cannabis craft soda, Iverson, produced in partnership with wellness company Horticulture.
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What we learned from the NACS Show 2025
From bold flavors to improving operations to encroaching competition, retailers discussed the pressures and trends shaping the industry.
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MassDOT to reopen bidding process for 18 travel plazas
Global Partners, which played a significant role in Applegreen terminating its contract with the state of Massachusetts, intends to resubmit its bid, its COO said in a statement to C-Store Dive.
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Pilot-owned fuel distributor acquires West Coast competitor
The deal includes Down Energy’s six cardlock facilities, fleet card, and delivered fuels and lubricants distribution businesses in Southern California.
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Inside Rutter’s bold and greasy foodservice playbook
Behind off-the-wall creations like the Hangover Burger is a sophisticated vetting and development system, Director of Foodservice and Bar Strategy Philip Santini said at the NACS Show.
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Murphy USA CFO resigns
Galagher Jeff’s departure comes amid a financially volatile past year for Murphy, which experienced revenue declines in 2024 as it invested heavily in new store development.
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EV charging missing the mark for c-stores, industry execs say
Leaders from Parker’s, Sheetz and Nouria discussed how customer attitudes toward chargers have changed in the past year and a half.
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7 takeaways from Day 3 of the 2025 NACS Show
Education sessions on coffee program development, AI use cases and alcohol merchandising piqued our interest, as did the many snacks, candies and greasy foods on the show floor.
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Penny shortage poses compliance woes for retailers, industry groups warn
SNAP-authorized stores risk violating federal law when they round to the nearest nickel for cash-paying consumers, industry groups including NACS and NATSO told the USDA.
