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  • Refuel
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    Refuel refreshes loyalty program

    The South Carolina-based retailer’s updated rewards platform includes increased fuel discounts and more personalized offers for customers.

  • PMG
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    Petroleum Marketing Group acquires 9 c-stores in the Carolinas

    The deal features Blythewood Oil’s Sharpe Shoppe banner, which operates locations between Charlotte and Columbia.

    M&A
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    Former Sheetz CEO dies at 77

    Stephen Sheetz, who had also served as president and chairman of the Pittsburgh-based retailer, began working for the family business in 1960. 

  • A photo of a convenience store. A sign above the front door reads "Rutter's."
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    Rutter’s VP of operations retires

    Jere Matthews leaves the retailer after a more than 47-year career. Desiree Dennis has been promoted to senior director of operations.

  • GetGo
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    6 burning questions for the c-store industry in 2026

    As the new year gets underway, several key storylines that impact retailers remain unresolved. Here are the ones we’re thinking about.

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  • US Market
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    US Market launches partnership with Cinnabon

    The first baked goods shop debuted at a c-store in Salem, Oregon, late last year.

  • An image of a building with a brick facade and a green sign that says Potbelly
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    Potbelly focuses on growth under RaceTrac

    Putting a Potbelly in every RaceTrac location isn’t on the agenda, but c-store adjacent locations could become part of the sandwich chain’s expansion plans.

  • mclane
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    Revisiting big c-store supply chain moves of 2025

    Love’s and Circle K were among the retailers to sign new or expanded supplier deals, while Kwik Trip and RaceTrac opened distribution centers.

  • A photo of the sign over the entrance to a store. The sign reads "7-Eleven" in green, red and yellow colors.
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    7-Eleven’s next CEO will face a steep climb

    With Joseph DePinto retiring, the company’s next chief executive will face immediate pressure to improve a lack of innovation and profitability in the U.S. that has plagued the retailer recently.

  • BP, TA
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    BP’s head of US c-store growth and sales resigns

    Kevin Kapala, who has held several VP-level positions since joining BP in 2004, said he’s leaving the company “at a natural inflection point” in his career.

  • A photo of a container of nicotine pouches. The container says "On! Plus. Flex tech. Mint. Strong. Slim nicotine pouches."
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    Retrieved from Snus Direct on December 22, 2025
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    FDA authorizes 6 more nicotine pouches

    Granting marketing approval of several varieties of Altria’s On! Plus products is the first decision the agency has made using a new pilot program to boost review efficiency.

  • 7-Eleven
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    7-Eleven CEO to retire

    Joseph DePinto, who has led the company since 2005, will step down at the end of the year. 7-Eleven’s president and COO will be interim co-CEOs until a permanent replacement is found.

    Updated Dec. 19, 2025
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    BP pledges faster cost-cutting with new CEO. Could its US c-stores end up on the chopping block?

    The oil giant’s new leader will take the reins in April. Given the events of the past year, it’s possible that TA, Thorntons and other sites might go up for sale.

  • PFG
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    Performance Food Group names new CEO

    Scott McPherson, who has been COO since late 2023, brings years of c-store-specific experience to the company’s top role.

  • Arko
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    Arko plans to take its wholesale business public

    The c-store retailer has filed for an IPO for the newly formed company, which will operate separately from its retail business.

  • Love's
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    3 Big Numbers: C-stores and QSRs are better together

    While proprietary foodservice launches have garnered a lot of attention, c-stores are still expanding their partnerships and getting creative with QSRs.

  • BP
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    BP names fourth CEO since 2020

    Oil industry veteran Meg O’Neill will assume the top role next April in a move aimed at accelerating BP’s profitability goals, the board of directors said late Wednesday evening.

  • A photo of a smiling person sitting at a table, about to bite into a burrito. A sign on the wall behind them says Laredo Taco.
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    How Hispanic food can boost c-stores

    One independent retailer saw foodservice sales rise by 50% after putting in a program that included tacos, burritos and quesadillas.

  • Couche-Tard
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    How accurate were our 2025 c-store predictions? Here are our honest grades.

    We expected new technology, loyalty strategies and an incoming presidential administration to make waves in the industry. While our overall grades were good, a few estimations were off base.

  • loop neighborhood market
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    Loop Neighborhood Market launches retail media network

    The platform, LoopMedia Connect, aims to help brands reach customers through the retailer’s loyalty app, in-store radio and other digital channels.

  • A screenshot showing a fuel pump with a large video screen. Text on the screen says $10.18. 2.996 gallons. Tap anywhere on the screen to begin.
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    Retrieved from Dover Fueling Solutions on December 17, 2025
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    Dover Fueling Solutions launches retail media network

    4CourtMedia will feed ads to fuel pumps across a variety of company sizes, from large chains to independents.

  • Bolla,, firehouse
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    Bolla Market opens first of several Firehouse Subs

    The sandwich shop debuted on Nov. 15 at a Bolla Market in Hicksville, New York. Another in Farmingdale is expected for the end of January.

  • 7-Eleven
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    Fueling Up: How foodservice and QSRs can reshape c-store labor in 2026

    Hiring and retaining good workers has become an intractable challenge for the industry. Building first-class food programs could help retailers finally break through.

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    RaceTrac grows supply agreement with Core-Mark

    All of the retailer’s stores will now be serviced by the Performance Food Group division, augmenting RaceTrac’s own expanded distribution network.

  • FEMSA, Oxxo
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    The top 6 c-store CEO appointments of 2025

    Leadership changes among international companies with major U.S. growth plans like Seven & i and FEMSA led this year’s slate of chief executive shifts.