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    Wally’s, Jump Start add on-tap beverages

    The retailers are tapping into demand for greater beverage variety and customization, with eight-faucet systems tailored to each store’s menu.

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    Tooley Oil exits retail with 12-store sale

    The California-based company has also sold its seven car washes as it focuses on its wholesale motor fuels business.

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    Pilot makes 2 key exec promotions

    The travel stop chain recently promoted Jamie Landis to chief administrative officer and Sam Edgmon to senior vice president of retail business development.

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    3 Big Numbers: The biggest winners in Couche-Tard’s Q1

    We take a look at energy drinks, food and nicotine — three areas the Canadian retailer reported are driving its recent growth in the U.S.

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    Pilot upgrades QSR ordering tech

    The retailer said it wants to create a more connected experience spanning in-store ordering, mobile apps, loyalty programs and third-party delivery services.

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    Convenience Confidential: Shell’s big bet on the future of US c-stores

    The oil giant’s agreement to purchase Tri Star Energy and its 320 company-owned sites underscores Shell’s confidence in retail as the mobility landscape continues to evolve.

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    LV Petroleum opens first Bojangles in Arizona

    The retailer and restaurant operator also acquired a new retail site in Oklahoma as it targets 100 travel centers.

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    Couche-Tard’s merchandise growth keeps on rolling into fiscal 2027

    Circle K’s parent company saw U.S. same-store merchandise revenue increase by 1.7% during Q1, driven by momentum in food, energy drinks and other nicotine products.

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    McCain Foods taps PepsiCo exec as chief manufacturing and operations officer

    Victoriano Perez Mies joins the frozen food producer after nearly two decades at PepsiCo, assuming leadership of several areas of operation.

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    Is Buc-ee’s momentum slowing?

    Recent Numerator data shows the popular c-store chain logs more than 200 million annual trips but has seen declines in spending and household penetration.

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    BP names new chair 3 months after ousting predecessor

    Ian Tyler succeeds Albert Manifold, who the company removed from his post in May over concerns related to his oversight and conduct.  

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    Shell to acquire Tri Star Energy

    The oil giant will purchase 320 Tri Star c-stores and supply agreements with 552 dealer-owned locations as it significantly grows its retail footprint in the Southeast.

    Updated Sept. 1, 2026
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    Kwik Trip pulls the plug on roller grills

    The Wisconsin-based retailer will phase out the popular fixture on Sept. 21 but continue to sell hot dogs, Tornados and other roller grill items in its hot grab-and-go cases.

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    McLane launches digital program for retail customers

    McLane 360 combines promotion ordering, delivery tracking information and business insights into a single platform.

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    Albertsons offers higher fuel savings through deal with Chevron

    Under an arrangement between the grocer and the fuel company, shoppers can apply rewards from both companies’ loyalty programs toward gas purchases.

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    TXB’s new president leads August c-store executive changes

    Nate Brazier joining the Texas-based retailer was the most notable shift during a relatively quiet month for leadership moves.

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    The perfect mix: How c-stores can balance human ideas and AI in SKU planning

    Advanced technology can boost margins 2%-5%, experts say, but implementation can be challenging for independents.

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    7-Eleven is launching a new pizza crust. Will customers bite?

    The move to enhance its pies underscores the retailer’s years-long goal to position itself as a food-focused destination.

  • A single-story retail store with beige siding and a large yellow sign reading “Dollar General” above the entrance. Two parked cars and several electric scooters are visible in front of the building. A tall street sign with the same branding stands near the road.
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    Dollar stores gain as Americans stretch budgets

    Dollar General and Dollar Tree both reported second quarter increases in average ticket and traffic amid a tough macroeconomic backdrop.

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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.

  • A photo of two people dressed in blue football uniforms holding trading cards and standing outside a store. A sign on the store says Jacksons while their uniforms say Boise State, with one having the number 3 and the other having the number 0.
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    3 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.