3 Big Numbers: Costco’s fueling ambitions

As the big box retailer prepares its first standalone gas station, we’re taking a look at how the company’s fueling business has fared recently.

Stinker adds Costa Coffee

The retailer is updating its hot beverage offering at select stores, joining other c-store chains that have recently refreshed their drinks programs.

Midwest showdown: Wawa and QuikTrip ignite c-store rivalry

The retailers recently opened their first locations in Indiana half a mile apart. C-Store Dive visited the stores to learn which one customers prefer — and how the brands feel about their competition.

H&S expanding use of digital shelf labels

The technology from Aperion will streamline the process for updating pricing and give more information to customers.

BP is becoming a c-store tech vendor

The company’s new platform, Croscourt, uses AI to help independent retailers personalize their offerings, fix routine issues and reduce costs.

Circle K, 7-Eleven headline new c-store foodservice launches

Our latest breakdown of proprietary food and drink launches includes exclusive Gatorade and Slurpee flavors, a new burger lineup and a dispensed beverage program refresh.

Costco to open first standalone gas station

The big-box giant’s latest project, set to open in 2026, will also be its largest fueling site yet, featuring a 17,185-square-foot canopy with 40 fill-up positions.

3 Big Numbers: The many faces of c-store growth

Casey’s, Sunoco and Minuteman are all looking to expand their horizons — and store counts — in the next year.

Global Partners launches unified loyalty program

The retailer also relaunched its mobile app alongside Bee’s Knees Benefits, which will be accepted at all of the company’s banners.

Nouria names technology head following CIO’s departure

Abhi Patel’s promotion comes just days after the retailer’s longtime chief information officer, Doug New, retired.

United Pacific boosts e-commerce at over 600 c-stores

The retailer tapped Lula Commerce to bring inventory management and delivery integration to its Rocket and Alta Convenience stores.

Casey’s to debut 80 new stores during fiscal 2026

The retailer’s latest push is expected to get it past its current three-year goal of 500 openings.

Behind Minuteman’s new look

The regional retailer will integrate its brand refresh at five to 10 new locations in the next year.

Circle K names VP of US merchandising

Kurt Fraschetti will pivot from leading Couche-Tard’s North America merchandise team to focusing solely on the U.S.

Small c-stores shouldn’t sleep on retail media

While the space can feel daunting, it’s important for interested retailers to build a strategy and avoid waiting for a perfect tech stack, experts say.

Applegreen adds EV chargers in New Jersey

The retailer added charging infrastructure at eight locations along two of the state’s largest thoroughfares.

QuikTrip revamping self-serve beverage program

The new fountain, tea and frozen drink machines offer more flavors and customization options and should roll out to all stores by summer 2026.

RaceTrac accepting QuikQ cards at truck fueling sites

The fleet card is the latest step the Atlanta-based retailer is taking to improve security and the customer experience in its forecourts.

Private label beer is having a moment. Should c-stores order a round?

Retailers like Costco, Stewart’s Shops and Walmart are investing in exclusive beer brands as capacity has opened up at brewers across the U.S.

EEOC moves to abandon discrimination lawsuit against Sheetz

The job applicant who filed the suit moved to continue the case after the agency asked to have it dismissed.

Sunoco tried to acquire Parkland 3 times before sealing the deal, companies say

The Texas oil company got rejected multiple times before finally landing its recent $9.1 billion acquisition, which Parkland’s shareholders will vote on later this month.

Grubhub adds alcohol delivery from 7-Eleven

The platform has also launched multi-store ordering, which allows customers to order from two eligible merchants in a single order, including select c-stores.

3 Big Numbers: Casey’s keeps trucking in Texas

They say everything’s bigger in the Lone Star State. That includes this Iowa-based convenience retailer’s ambitions.

BP overhauling TA’s marketing department

A source close to the matter said the changes, including some reductions through 2025, aim to unify all marketing functions under the oil giant’s umbrella.

Paytronix shuffles executive structure

The guest engagement company named a new general manager while three others took on new roles.