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 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.

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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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Minuteman hires private label specialist as VP of ops, merchandising and marketing

Thomas Becker has spent much of his career developing store brand products for retailers like Circle K, Ahold Delhaize and OfficeMax.

Altria names new CEO

Sal Mancuso will succeed Billy Gifford, who is retiring in May 2026, atop the tobacco company.

Thorntons’ longtime technology VP stepping down

David Caudill, who has led the company’s tech infrastructure since 1995, is “taking a brief pause” before moving into the next phase of his career.

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.