Majors Management sells recently acquired commercial fuels business

Offloading that segment will allow the retailer to focus on the fast-growing c-store side of its business, according to its president.

Casey’s revamps loyalty app

The refreshed platform makes it easier for members to track points, redeem rewards and check their lifetime savings totals.

Casey’s digital guru Art Sebastian is leaving the company

The executive’s departure comes as Casey’s continues the digital transformation efforts he established over the past few years, including launching its retail media network in 2022.

Wawa expanding its corporate catering business

The foodservice-focused retailer now offers breakfast, coffee and lunch items to business clients across its 1,000-store footprint via the ezCater marketplace.

Road Ranger seeks to boost visits through cash-back app

The travel center company joins a number of other c-store chains that have partnered with Upside, including Casey’s, Circle K and Stinker Stores. 

Top proxy advisors support alternate board slate for Seven & i

ISS and Glass Lewis have backed four candidates proposed by ValueAct, with ISS adding that the prospect of Seven & i’s incumbents winning is “not reassuring for investors.”

C-store retailers weigh in on automation, AI and data challenges

While operators acknowledged these technologies can help with tasks like shift scheduling and assigning duties, some remain hesitant to go full-speed ahead.

Stinker Stores pilots customer feedback technology

The platform collects input through smiley boxes, multiple choice buttons and QR codes placed around the four stores included in the test.

Casey’s hires retail planning firm to improve supply chain, store layout

Relex, which has experience working with Circle K and Kwik Trip, uses AI to automate replenishment of items, reduce waste and improve usage of space.

United Pacific acquires 10 Cruisers c-stores in California

The West Coast retailer has also sold its wholesale fuel segment in a separate transaction.

Altria to pay $235M in Juul-related settlement

The agreement covers over 6,000 lawsuits, leaving about 58 cases outstanding for the tobacco company.

Pilot’s new CEO talks priorities and challenges

Adam Wright told CNBC he’s focused on improving the retailer’s employee and customer experiences as he prepares to assume leadership of the travel center chain May 30.

RaceTrac sued by former employee over medical leave rights

The worker, who suffered a stroke last summer, was fired in February for “excessive absences,” which they claim violates the Family and Medical Leave Act.

TravelCenters of America’s shareholders approve BP merger

About 93% of investors voted in favor of the deal, signaling an end to a hectic past few months since the offer was initially made.

Arko already seeing benefits from fas Rewards refresh

The company also announced a greater focus on six “core destination categories” along with fresh and grab-and-go food during its earnings call Tuesday.

Back to Basics: How to build a sparkling car wash business

C-stores with enough space and a high-traffic location can add a fresh revenue stream — but handling maintenance and steep upfront costs can be tricky, experts say.

Energy Mart adds Amazon One contactless payments

This is the second c-store chain to feature the palm-scanning technology, which has also rolled out to sports arenas and Amazon’s own brick-and-mortar retail locations.

Yesway hitting the gas on hemp and CBD products

The retailer is bringing a new hemp-infused beverage to more than 325 stores in its network, continuing its ongoing interest in the category.

Delek again teases M&A as retail earnings slip

On Monday’s earnings call, President and CEO Avigal Soreq reiterated to shareholders his drive to land a deal: “I'm more aggressive than you, and I want it more badly than you [do].”

Pilot launches new employee engagement program

Workers can earn points to redeem for concert tickets, electronics and more through the travel center chain’s new Fueling Recognition initiative.

Global Partners CEO talks EV charging hurdles

While the company has seen some success via government aid, “I think we're still a little reticent to go after [EV charging] on our own,” Eric Slifka said.

Arenas, airports offer a new frontier for c-stores

As gasoline becomes less integral to everyday life, convenience retailers are exploring other areas where speedy service is key.

Sunoco bringing Upside’s platform to 150 locations

The convenience and fuel retailer will offer the personalized cash-back promotional technology at various stores in and around Pittsburgh. 

US supports sale of CITGO by next summer

The Biden administration has said it would no longer protect the Venezuelan state-owned oil giant from seizure to pay off creditors.

3 tips to keep loyalty members coming back

In a recent webinar, experts from Paytronix broke down how retailers can get the most out of their programs and keep customers returning for the long haul.