SQRL founder, associate accused of forgery

Three lawsuits allege Blake Smith and SQRL’s former transaction coordinator falsified signatures and deeds to sell multiple c-stores in Arkansas.

Self checkout boasts ‘record’ year: report

The U.S. is the world’s largest self-checkout market, driven in part by c-stores and supermarket chains, even as some retailers pull back on the tech. 

Sheetz can now deliver beer in Pennsylvania

Beer has for years been a priority for the retailer, which also has walk-in caves in its stores and develops its own brews.

5 burning c-store industry questions for the rest of 2024

With uncertainties inside and outside stores, convenience retailers have their eyes on consumer spending, EVs, gas consumption and employment levels.

Onvo debuts private label fuel, first branded gas station

The East Coast retailer also brought Relay Payments’ fuel payment technology to 22 of its locations this week.

Pump & Pantry expands Quiznos partnership

After a “highly successful” initial rollout over the past two years, the companies decided to grow the deal from four to 10 sites by 2026.

Rutter’s selects first Virginia site

While it moves forward on a 13,000-square-foot store in Winchester, the convenience retailer is actively looking at other sites around the state.

5 charts that highlight the evolving c-store landscape

C-Store Dive sorted through NACS and NielsenIQ data from the last three years and pulled out some of the most interesting points to share.

EG Group co-CEO launches new gas station brand

EG On The Move looks to surpass 120 locations in the U.K. within the next three years.

Couche-Tard remodeling 80% of its c-stores in the US and Canada

The company has upgraded about 1,000 locations with new shelving configurations or revamped store layouts so far.

The SQRL saga is tragic and bizarre. How did it get here?

This recap examines some of the key updates from SQRL’s past year, from its acquisition of hundreds of c-stores to its lawsuits and federal investigations.

Kwik Trip building second distribution center

The 280,000-square-foot facility in DeForest, Wisconsin, will support 350 of the retailer’s stores.

EG America names Murphy USA veteran as VP of loyalty

Whitney Johnson also brings several years of experience from Sunoco and grocery delivery firm Gopuff.

Beer giants lifting nonalcoholic space with ‘non-compromising’ launches: Athletic CEO

Just five years ago, top brands were absent from the market. Today, Blue Moon, Guinness, Corona, Heineken and Bud offer no- and low-alcohol versions of their popular brews.

5 notable c-store executive changes from June

Several major retailers announced c-suite changes last month. Here’s a recap of those shifts.

4 energy drink trends for the rest of 2024

Convenience stores should brace for higher prices but can use deals, variety and sizing flexibility to draw in customers.

NCR Voyix terminates staff across several units

The tech company, whose tools are used by numerous c-store retailers, cut employees in its sales, engineering, professional services, data and product management teams last week.

Buc-ee’s working on second Louisiana store

The Lafayette location joins one in Ruston that is also under development as the company continues to aggressively expand.

7-Eleven expands menu with 4 new food items

Alongside new hot foods, the company added three private label beverages and two limited-time combinations with popular CPG brands.

Couche-Tard’s head of private brands joins Amazon Go

Rodney Blanton, who held several VP roles with the c-store retailer over the past decade, is now the tech company’s new director of category management.

Rutter’s unveils 2 sets of menu additions

In addition to the latest set in its rotating LTOs, the company is bringing back and enhancing its annual Spam partnership.

EG America joins WEX’s fuel savings network

Members can now receive pre-negotiated fuel discounts as well as savings on “other essential products and services” at the retailer’s locations.

Supreme Court lets complaint on debit fees proceed

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a case brought by a North Dakota convenience store challenging a debit card interchange rate set by the Federal Reserve can proceed.

QuickChek unveils value food options, new burrito bowls

The retailer joins companies like Wawa and EG America in offering meal discounts this summer.

No big deal: Small and mid-size M&A have ruled the c-store industry in 2024

While the first half of the year saw some big deals, most have been in the 10- to 60-store range as family-owned retailers continue to sell their businesses.