Rutter’s VP of marketing retires

Robert Perkins said the last day of his 43-year career in convenience retail was March 31. 

Food industry bristles as states move to ban soda, candy from SNAP

Purchasing restrictions on food assistance benefits have gained steam under the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, but most experts agree they're unlikely to improve health outcomes.

3 Big Numbers: NACS highlights foodservice progress

Experts highlighted the impact of fresh food and beverages on inside sales — and if customers see c-stores as QSR replacements — during the NACS 2025 State of the Industry event.

Seven & i proposes new board chairs as Couche-Tard decision looms

7-Eleven’s parent company has pitched for a new executive chairperson, board chairman, and four directors who are all from outside of the company.

10 notable c-store foodservice launches this past month

Convenience retailers debuted fresh takes on sandwiches, smoothies and more in March and April. Here’s what caught our attention.

The Road Ahead: What’s behind the rise of super regional c-stores?

If Sheetz, Wawa or QuikTrip suddenly drop 30 locations into a new market, it fundamentally changes consumer behavior and competitive dynamics, columnist Frank Beard writes.

Vroom Delivery eyes smaller c-stores with latest back-office integration

The e-commerce company has partnered with retail tech vendor Petrosoft to help retailers of any size access enterprise-level automation.

Wawa closing 2 more c-stores in Philadelphia

As the retailer continues its ambitious expansion plan around the U.S., it has shuttered numerous locations in its backyard, including some for crime concerns.

Parkland CEO to resign

Bob Espey, who has led the c-store retailer since 2011, will step down by the end of 2025, concluding years of shareholder demands for his departure.

7-Eleven to open 1,300 new stores through 2030

The retailer also expects to roughly double the number of stores that include a QSR, from 1,080 to 2,100, as it gears up for a 2026 IPO.

Casey’s shutters food distribution arm acquired in CEFCO deal

JF Heritage Food Company, formerly owned by Fikes Wholesale, made kolaches, doughnuts, muffins, salads, pizza and more for CEFCO’s c-stores.

Chestnut Market brings first Mashgin checkout kiosk to a Shell station

After launching self-checkout last year, the New York-based retailer is expanding the tech across its network, and introducing it for the first time to Shell.

BP searching for next board leader

Current Chair Helge Lund announced plans to depart, likely in 2026, kicking off a succession process for the role.

Behind the balancing act of Alltown Fresh’s foodservice program

Although the Massachusetts retailer is known for its made-to-order options, it isn’t neglecting the guests who visit for a bag of chips and soda.

Why Seven & i is taking 7-Eleven public

The move would let 7-Eleven control its own finances and dictate its M&A priorities while unlocking its “intrinsic value,” company leaders said last week.

Global Partners taps Pilot exec as chief legal officer

Kristin Seabrook will take over at the start of next year, with incumbent Sean Geary set to take on an advisory role.

Wawa holding grand openings in 2 new states

The Pennsylvania-based retailer will hold a ribbon cutting in Liberty Township, Ohio, this week and in Dalesville, Indiana, in May.

3 Big Numbers: Digging into 7-Eleven’s earnings

In its latest financials, company leaders laid out how QSRs, modernized food and beverage platforms, and private label products can help right the ship after a difficult 2024.

Seven & i, Couche-Tard make ‘no meaningful progress’ on antitrust concerns

While the parent companies of 7-Eleven and Circle K remain in talks, the divestment package in the U.S. remains a significant hurdle.

Noble Gas bringing Capriotti’s sandwiches to East Coast c-stores

The retailer will open the sub shop inside its newest gas station in Enfield, Connecticut, later this month, with several more sites to come.

Smoker Friendly names head of operations

Tom Allen will oversee day-to-day functions of the fuel and tobacco retailer, which has 341 locations across 13 states.

Kwik Trip to open first North Dakota c-store in November

The Wisconsin-based retailer will break ground on two locations in Fargo in June, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Tariffs, fuel-efficient cars, could complicate Trump’s efforts to produce more oil

The president’s desire to boost production could increase supply, but global unrest will have more of an impact on c-stores’ bottom lines, experts say.

Onvo launches updated app

Users now get a faster mobile experience, age-restricted promotions and exclusive offers while tracking and redeeming loyalty points — called Hoots — more easily.

Seven & i’s full-year operating income falls by over 20%

In the U.S., 7-Eleven’s same-store sales fell by 2.7% and are expected to contract by another 1.5% in fiscal 2025, the company said on Wednesday.