Sunoco finally landed Parkland. Now comes the real challenge.

The Dallas-based oil company has more than doubled its c-store network with the $9.1 billion deal. Can it turn around Parkland’s struggling U.S. business?

3 Big Numbers: What’s going on in Iowa?

Two banners are entering the Hawkeye state for the first time as the Kum & Go brand makes way for new owner Maverik.

Urban Value opens single-family-community c-store

The site marks a turn in strategy for the Texas retailer, which up until this point has mainly opened sites on the ground floor of apartment complexes.

How to build a food donation program like Wawa’s

Retailers don’t need to have huge, complex operations in order to give leftover food to their communities, said experts at the 2025 NACS Show.

GPM to open 20 to 25 more food-focused c-stores

The company’s pilot locations, which began opening in June and feature the retailer’s proprietary Fas Craves foodservice program, have produced strong results so far.

Mega Saver to acquire Yesway’s c-stores in Iowa, Kansas

The 29-site deal will significantly expand Mega Saver’s c-store count in Iowa and introduce the company to Kansas, with rebrands expected to begin as soon as next week.

How 2 retailers are making safety everyone’s job

Training is important, but only by reinforcing it regularly and staying agile can retailers increase buy-in from workers, said experts from Pilot and Holiday Oil.

Fast Stop enters Iowa with 3-store deal

The retailer is adding the Hawkeye state to a far-flung footprint that also includes locations in Louisiana and New Mexico.

3 CEO changes lead October c-store executive shifts

Murphy USA and United Dairy Farmers announced new faces at the top while TravelCenters of America’s lead executive stepped down.

5 big numbers that highlight SNAP suspension’s impact

As the Trump administration prepares to dole out reduced food aid funding, we looked at how the federal program impacts retailers and what a rollback would mean.

Couche-Tard selling 36 Circle K stores in the US

The sites, scattered across 14 states, no longer fit with the Canadian retailer’s brand and market strategy, according to a spokesperson.

Kent Companies enters Louisiana with 15-store acquisition

With the purchase of regional competitor B&B Petroleum, the Kent Kwik operator continues its Southern expansion.

Haffner’s launching new loyalty program

A partnership with Liquid Barcodes will unify the retailer’s digital ecosystem across its convenience stores and car washes.

Sunoco closes $9.1B Parkland acquisition

The Dallas-based oil company now owns the Canadian retailer’s 3,600-plus sites across North America, including 699 U.S. locations. Parkland’s president and CEO is expected to resign after 14 years.

Oxxo shutters 7 c-stores in the US

The closures, which came due to underperformance, mark the first set of locations the Mexican retailer has shut down in the states.

3 Big Numbers: How 3 retailers are progressing through M&A

Parkland, Oxxo and United Fuels Midwest are all at different points in their journeys, highlighting just how diverse acquisition and divestment experiences can be.

Can Murphy USA’s new CEO engineer a turnaround?

Mindy West will look to help the company rebound while also continuing to open new stores at a brisk pace.

Murphy USA names next CEO

Chief Operating Officer Mindy West will succeed Andrew Clyde in January. The shift comes after a volatile year for the 1,700-store convenience retailer.

How c-stores and suppliers can win at the negotiating table

Retailers and vendors often struggle to negotiate contracts. During the NACS Show, a panel of industry experts addressed how both sides can navigate their pricing and inventory needs.

Making food in house: The business case for c-store commissaries

Retailers like EG America, Weigel’s and Kwik Trip have built their own facilities to control the quality and consistency of their foodservice programs — and the payoffs are compelling.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.