3 Big Numbers: Consumer spending shifts

A good rewards program and store experience are increasingly not enough to attract and retain shoppers, according to an Upside report.

The Road Ahead: What if c-stores don’t need to become QSRs?

The success of Japan’s convenience stores demonstrates the opportunity in selling food designed for everyday living, not just indulgent moments.

Fresh Stop taps Weigel’s vet to spearhead foodservice and operations

Ryan Blevins will play a “key role in shaping Fresh Stop’s culinary vision and developing programs that drive traffic and strengthen brand loyalty,” the retailer said.

The c-store mergers and acquisitions that defined 2025

Although many deals happened this year, several stood out due to their size as well as what they meant for the companies and markets involved.

Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey to leave top post after 9 years

The executive, who steered the iconic brand through waning consumer interest in sugary drinks and added more than 10 billion-dollar brands, will be replaced by COO Henrique Braun. 

Murphy USA unveils new fuel cards

The retailer is targeting smaller and newer companies with a pair of fuel cards that are easier to qualify for than traditional ones.

Casey’s to begin CEFCO rebrands ‘in earnest,’ CEO says

After spending the past year evaluating the 198-store chain it bought in 2024, the Iowa retailer will start its $150 million conversion efforts as it aims to improve CEFCO’s margins.

The most impactful c-store foodservice moves of 2025

While many retailers upped their food capabilities this year, a few investments stood out for their boldness and industry-wide influence.

7-Eleven to pay $4.5M in FTC suit

The settlement stems from the purchase of a store in St. Petersburg, Florida, that violated a consent order signed in 2018.

Freedom Oil sells its 27 c-stores to Midwest competitor

Nearly all of the sites are located in central Illinois, with about a third of them in neighboring cities Bloomington and Normal.

Cubby’s to roll out new store design this month

The Nebraska-based retailer is remodeling its store in Bennington with a fresh floor plan and expanded space for food and beverages.

Little General Stores buys 5 sites in West Virginia

All of the U-Save sites are in Nicholas County, further cementing the retailer’s presence in the heart of the Mountain State.

Anheuser-Busch acquires majority stake in BeatBox for $490M

The deal for the party punch maker, which is popular among young drinkers for its high alcohol content, gives the beer giant a path to complete ownership.

3 Big Numbers: Retailers testing new waters

We look at a Tennessee company taking on a new identity, RaceTrac’s latest expansion and 7-Eleven’s newest and most wanted sandwich.

7-Eleven dismisses senior director of fresh food development

Benjamin Lucky, who joined the retailer 14 months ago, said that his termination was part of 7-Eleven taking “a different direction.”

California fuel distribution firm expands reach with acquisition

In buying McCormix Corporation, JB Dewar gets three cardlock sites, a fuel transportation fleet and the only marine fuel dock in the Santa Barbara Harbor.

Anabi acquires 12 c-stores in California

The deal includes nine Cox Family Stores near the San Francisco Bay area and three in the Lake Tahoe region.

Texas-based burger chain opens first c-store-adjacent site

Mooyah expects its Michigan location to be the first of many to run alongside gas stations.

GLP-1 users to make up 35% of food and beverage sales by 2030: report

As more consumers take weight loss medications like Ozempic or Wegovy, companies will need to act fast if they want to adapt, according to Circana.

Maverik hires chief of staff

Jaclyn Avrit will oversee special projects, coordinate company-wide initiatives and manage agendas, presentations and other materials for executive leadership.

C-stores share top tactics to cut costs, increase profits

Making better use of data can cut waste while foodservice is a key driver of growth for many retailers, according to a survey from Dover Fueling Solutions and NACS.

Dolly Parton headlines new travel stop chain

A site in Cornersville, Tennessee, will reopen as the flagship location of the country singer’s new venture in mid-2026, with more stores planned in the state and beyond.

7-Eleven brings Japanese-style egg sandwiches to US

The long-awaited debut represents the latest step in 7-Eleven’s drive to improve its foodservice in the states.

Fresh Stop COO departs

Scott Burchfield recently left the c-store retailer “to pursue other interests,” and company president Matt Pickelsimer will assume his duties.

Yesway hires 7-Eleven category vet as VP of merchandising

Chuck Sanders will oversee the company’s category management, assortment optimization, vendor partnerships, pricing and more.