8 notable c-store executive changes from August

Alimentation Couche-Tard’s slew of new officers and promotions led last month’s slate of leadership shifts.

Gum manufacturers turn to innovation to keep sales from popping

Hershey, Mars Wrigley and other companies are using unique flavors, ingredients and formats to boost consumption. 

Loop Neighborhood Market debuts private label snack and candy line

The assortment features 16 items, ranging from several variations of gummies to spicy peanuts.

Hy-Vee streamlines c-store food ordering tech

The retailer’s Fast & Fresh banner partnered with Deliverect to automate order input, improve curbside pickup notifications and more.

After a puzzling past few months, Foxtrot returns this week

The retailer, which abruptly ceased operations earlier this year, will reopen its store in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood on Thursday.

Parkland to sell struggling Florida business

The planned divestment includes nearly half of the company’s U.S. retail sites as it continues to offload more than $500 million in non-core assets.

Couche-Tard names global head of food and marketing as explosive summer continues

Mette Uglebjerg will oversee foodservice and marketing across Couche-Tard’s entire c-store network of 16,700 locations.

Casey’s shareholders keep Rebelez as chairman

A proposal that the leader of the board must come from outside the company was voted down during the retailer’s Aug. 28 shareholder meeting.

Amazon tech automating 10 new campus c-stores

The company said it expects to put its technology in more stores in 2024 than in any year previously.

Why Texas has become the epicenter of c-stores in the US

Spurred by a fast-growing population and desirable building regulations, convenience retailers are flocking to the Lone Star State, experts say.

4 notable new c-store LTOs

New products include a seasonal private label beer, a coffee collaboration with Green Day and returning breakfast favorites.

2 Southern fuel wholesalers merge

Mississippi-based Waring Oil has acquired the commercial fuels division of Lavigne Oil, which specializes in servicing Louisiana retailers.

True North acquires 15 c-stores in Wisconsin

This comes nearly three years after Brecksville, Ohio-based True North first entered Wisconsin, where the retailer now operates over 30 c-stores.

SQRL’s new owner files for bankruptcy with $1.2B of debt

Gas Hub is intent on getting its remaining c-stores back up and running after months of tumultuous operations.

Uber expands robotic delivery

Beginning this week, Coco will start delivering for Uber Eats in Los Angeles with additional cities forthcoming.

Phillip Morris investing $232M in nicotine pouches

The tobacco company is boosting production of its Zyn brand pouches as the product’s popularity surges despite supply shortages.

Rutter’s launches delivery

The digital service is only available for Rutter’s loyalty members, who can order food, snacks and more through the c-store retailer’s mobile app.

Couche-Tard appoints head of asset management as it guns for 7-Eleven

Tommy Rodwell leads a team focused on the “strategic optimization” of Circle K’s North American retail real estate portfolio.

4 growing trends in salty snacks

Private label and value deals are big business, while sweet and spicy flavors are taking over, experts say.

Texas c-store retailer acquires 17-location competitor

Fischer’s Neighborhood Market, which operates over 30 locations in south-central Texas, has agreed to acquire regional chain Mini Mart.

Wally’s breaks ground in Indiana

The 53,000-square-foot store, about 21 miles from downtown Indianapolis, is expected to be the company’s largest to date.

SpartanNash names new chief marketing officer

Erin Storm brings nearly 20 years of experience at Kellogg’s to the company as it continues its “merchandising transformation.”

Vroom, PDI add several new features

The two technology companies’ full integration includes age verification, online SNAP payments and automated menus and inventories.

7-Eleven’s lettuce procurement gets greener with indoor farming partnership

A tie-up with Plenty Unlimited will use vertical farming to provide fresh produce year-round for around 1,300 California stores.

How Rutter’s keeps innovating its menu

Philip Santini, senior director of advertising and food service, breaks down how the retailer keeps its offerings exciting and ways it pushes boundaries.