Mapping the scope of Maverik’s Kum & Go rebrands

Between replacing Kum & Go in some states and expanding organically into others, Adventure’s First Stop has grown from 12 states to 17.

Casey’s requiring corporate staff to return to office full-time

The Iowa retailer had been operating under a hybrid work model at its current headquarters since 2021.

Majors Management names new fresh food, loyalty leader

Billy Colemire spent the last five years with Stinker Stores and also worked for Speedway and Dash In.

Parkland adds 2 board members amid strategic review

This follows investor calls for a “comprehensive reconstitution of the Board” after years of underperformance.

Coffee customization is more popular than ever. Here’s how c-stores can capitalize.

The right array of creamers, sweeteners and other flavor options can elevate an already stellar coffee program — but only if it’s done right, experts say.

Mega Co-op closes all stores

The chain emerged from bankruptcy last year but was apparently unable to get back to profitability.

Global trust in digital services falls as consumer data privacy concerns grow

Consumers are skeptical of how brands use their data, and they’re willing to abandon brands if their trust is broken, a Thales survey found.

Little General debuts small-format Buffalo Wild Wings in West Virginia

The c-store retailer plans to bring at least five more Buffalo Wild Wings “Go” locations to West Virginia, with the next one set to open within 30 days.

Inside Maverik’s decision to cut Kum & Go’s foodservice program

The move, which coincided with nixing the Iowa retailer's mobile ordering platform, underscores the culturally dissonant integration between the companies, several former corporate staffers say.

Pilot taps Topgolf exec to spearhead brand marketing

Kari Irons takes on the role formerly held by senior vice president and chief marketing officer Adrienne Ingoldt.

PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2B

The deal boosts the food and beverage company's health-focused portfolio as consumers demand more better-for-you options.

3 Big Numbers: What Couche-Tard brings to the table

As the Canadian company continues to court fellow convenience retailer Seven & i, we examine some key facts from its bid and recent history.

Casey’s sees strong growth from food innovation

Recent coffee and chicken wing launches, plus strength in areas like bakery and hot sandwiches, helped grow the company’s inside margins to over 34%.

Dollar General trims Popshelf fleet amid store footprint review

The dollar store chain is cutting 20% of the higher-priced format, while only 96 of its namesake stores will get the axe.

Amazon is merging its convenience and grocery store corporate teams

Combining the teams comes as Amazon Go has struggled to grow while Amazon Fresh has sharply increased its store count recently.

Seven & i continues leadership shifts amid historic week

Two more board directors have resigned and the retailer’s international segment appointed a new VP of operations.

Kwik Trip appoints new director of foodservice

Ben Wilson’s promotion comes after a quarter century spent with the La Crosse, Wisconsin-based c-store retailer.

Rutter’s announces new stores with bar and lounge

This design is the latest in a series of updates the Pennsylvania-based retailer has rolled out over the past few years.

Parker’s names Yesway veteran as VP of marketing

Darrin Samaha joins the Georgia-based retailer amid its drive to grow to 150 stores by 2027.

7-Eleven, Couche-Tard identifying thousands of stores to sell to prep for megadeal

If the retailers reach a deal, many of their overlapping locations would need to be divested to avoid antitrust pitfalls.

7-Eleven Inc CEO leaves parent company’s board

Joseph DePinto’s resignation from Seven & i’s board comes amid several major organizational shifts for the international c-store retailer.

What 7-Eleven’s IPO will mean for its future in the US

Experts agree that once the world’s largest c-store chain makes its North American stores their own entity, it’ll have two possible paths: innovate and grow, or sell to Couche-Tard.

3 Big Numbers: Dissecting 7-Eleven’s very big news

From a new CEO to an upcoming IPO in the U.S. and divesting some assets, Seven & i’s announcements this week will have big ramifications for the convenience industry.

Largest US Circle K franchisee boosts e-commerce

Gas Express partnered with Lula Commerce to add more than 180 stores to third-party delivery marketplaces like DoorDash and Uber Eats.

7-Eleven parent company appoints new CEO, plans US IPO

Stephen Dacus, current lead outside director of the board, will take over as the company evaluates a buyout bid from Alimentation Couche-Tard.