Citgo outlines Western US expansion

The fuel provider has extended its brand licensing program to retailers in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah.

4 ways c-stores are elevating their coffee programs

Consumption outside the home is finally back to pre-pandemic levels. Here’s how retailers like Casey’s, GPM Investments and 7-Eleven are capitalizing.

Casey’s partners with fleet payments platform to offer fuel discounts

The c-store chain now offers savings for RoadFlex cardholders as it looks to strengthen its ties to the trucking industry.

Coca-Cola enters trendy prebiotic soda market with Simply Pop

The drink, which contains fiber for gut health and Vitamin C and zinc for immunity support, pits the beverage giant against fast-growing upstarts Olipop and Poppi.

Square One Markets CEO dies at 46

Lisa Dell'Alba led the Pennsylvania retailer for over 15 years and was heavily involved with NACS and the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association.

EG America names SVP of marketing

Whitney Johnson will take on a new role just eight months after joining the Massachusetts-based retailer as its VP of loyalty and digital commerce.

Kayrouz Petroleum names first chief retail officer

Barry Ahern joins as the retailer looks to open more company operated sites.

3 foodservice moves 7-Eleven has already made in 2025

While North America’s largest c-store retailer begins building hundreds of food-focused stores, it’s also making more immediate changes to its menu.

Par Mar bringing digital commerce to c-stores in 4 states

The Ohio-based retailer has partnered with Lula Commerce to boost its delivery service relationship management and other operational functions.

Stinker upgrades roller grills with AI tech

The UpDog platform aims to help the retailer reduce waste and automate its inventory management.

Foxtrot relaunches delivery for Dallas stores

The upscale retailer returned to Texas earlier this year as it rebuilds after a disastrous 2024.

EG America bringing AI planning tool to its c-stores

The retailer will use Quorso’s platform to bring surveys, performance analytics and exception reporting into one unified workflow.

Inside Yatco’s new c-store design

The New England company worked with King Retail Solutions to develop a uniform look for all its new stores.

The Road Ahead: Are we witnessing autonomous checkout’s second act?

An expansive deployment at L.A.’s Intuit Dome shows how the struggling technology could find a niche by facilitating more than just sales.

3 top c-store dispensed beverage trends for 2025

Retailers should offer a variety of flavors and the ability to customize not just taste but function, experts from Love’s and EG America said.

Regional c-store chains ramp up self-checkout tech

Parker’s and Wesco both reached deals this week to expand their self-checkout capabilities after successful pilot programs.

EG America names new head of branded QSR operations

The retailer has appointed a leader for its department that recently launched three fresh restaurant concepts.

Maverik to begin Kum & Go rebrands in Missouri and Michigan

In addition to recently revealed updates in Arkansas, the retailer intends to rebrand a combined 61 convenience stores across the two states by the end of this summer.

Arko rolls out fuel discounts up to $2

Members of the company’s Fas Rewards program can stack discounts up to that level as Arko continues focusing on price-conscious shoppers.

How Casey’s is trying to revive its sluggish coffee sales

The retailer’s java offerings have hit a wall in recent years. With its new Darn Good Coffee program, it’s banking on flavor and roast varieties to give the category a boost, CMO Tom Brennan said.

3 Big Numbers: C-stores pushing the food trends envelope

Rich Products recently outlined market trends it expects to see in 2025, and we’re looking at how c-stores are poised to meet those changes.

Rich Products continues layoffs, will shutter another facility

The c-store food producer will terminate 139 employees who work at a plant near Los Angeles to offset costs driven by inflation.

Murphy USA focusing more on new builds after ‘disappointing’ 2024

The retailer said some construction fell behind schedule last year, hurting merchandise and fuel sales.

Murphy USA nabs former Sweetgreen exec to spearhead asset development

During his time as chief development officer for the restaurant chain, Jim McPhail led site selection, lease administration and construction and facilities management.

7 notable c-store executive changes from January

BP and 7-Eleven top the list of monthly leadership shifts, while Parker’s Kitchen confirmed CEO succession plans.