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    Sheetz debuts new doughnut collection

    The eight new flavors were conceived by Master Baker Lee Ann Adams, who formerly taught baking at The Culinary Institute of America.

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    Dollar General makes 5 top executive promotions

    The latest appointments include a new executive vice president of global supply chain as well as a new senior vice president of inventory and demand management.

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    Midwest c-store chain files for bankruptcy

    Mega Consumers Cooperative, which operates 31 locations in Wisconsin, will shutter 13 “underperforming” stores.

  • A photo of an updated Ampm store inside Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
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    Ampm revamps 2 stadium stores

    The locations in Dodger Stadium and T-Mobile Park received updated visual merchandising, logos and decor, with the latter also getting new checkout technology.

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    Bitcoin Depot debuts checkout service at 400 c-stores

    BDCheckout is now available at retailers across Iowa and Louisiana, including Circle K, Kum & Go and Pilot.

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    Courtesy of Pilot Travel Centers
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    Diners are happy with c-store food — but retailers have work to do, report says

    Operators need to guard against complacency, as the number of customers “extremely satisfied” with c-store foodservice has fallen from 2022, Intouch Insight said.

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    Wawa debuts first-ever electric truck

    The c-store chain will run a six-month pilot program in partnership with Penske in order to “test and learn” more about this side of the electric vehicle space.

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    McLane launches new c-store foodservice program

    McLane Fresh is designed to meet consumers' expectations for healthy, quality food and aims to position convenience stores “as hubs for culinary excellence on the go.”

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    Kum & Go CEO Tanner Krause is leaving the company

    The Iowa retailer’s sale to Maverik officially closed on Tuesday, and the combined company will be led by Chuck Maggelet, CEO of Maverik.

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    White Bison Coffee adds fall LTOs

    The coffee shop, which is mostly found inside Twice Daily c-stores, added several pumpkin-flavored drinks alongside three waffle sandwiches.

  • A photo of someone using a Mashgin self-checkout machine.
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    Former BP manager to head Mashgin’s c-store expansion

    Steve O’Toole has joined the checkout technology company to forge relationships with leading fuel retailers.

  • Screenshots of the Amazon Just Walk Out integration with Grubhub's app.
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    Grubhub, Amazon team up on automated campus c-store

    Students at the Loyola University Maryland store will scan a QR code in the food delivery app to enter the frictionless shop and pay for items.

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    Royal Farms expands merchandise line

    New items in the Baltimore-based retailer’s store will include hats, hoodies and chicken drumstick keychains.

  • A photo of Franke bean-to-cup machines in a Family Express convenience store.
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    Why c-stores are upgrading their coffee programs

    Players like 7-Eleven, Circle K, Arko and GetGo are refreshing their offerings with new machines, flavors and specialty options. 

  • Mountain Express to pay out incentive funds to select employees

    The company’s bankruptcy trustee has received approval to distribute the remaining half of a key employee retention plan totaling up to $180,000.

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    Giant Eagle names new CEO

    The company appointed Bill Artman, who has served as interim CEO since March, to the top spot and announced Terri Micklin as president of GetGo, among other executive changes.

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    Sheetz to build $145M distribution center in Ohio

    The facility is slated to open in 2026 and create 700 jobs over the next five years.

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    Mountain Express closes 19 Pilot-branded locations

      As the retailer’s turbulent bankruptcy case reached a climax last week, it ended its fuel and branding agreements as well as all leases.

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    Rutter’s adds senior director of advertising and food service

    The newly created role comes as the Pennsylvania-based c-store chain is expanding both its overall footprint and its focus on made-to-order meals.

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    RaceTrac plans new prototype store — and first location — in Ohio

    The Atlanta retailer has yet to begin construction on the 6,000-square-foot site, which will feature 13 fueling islands and 34 parking spaces.

  • A photo of cider donuts from Stewart's Shops surrounded by fall items like apples and orange maple leaves.
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    Early releases and innovative flavors spice up c-stores’ fall menus

    While pumpkin and apple dishes are still runaway favorites, retailers such as Rutter’s and Stewart’s Shops are also testing offerings like pierogis and butternut squash soup.

  • Mountain Express terminates operations

    Effective immediately, the bankrupt retailer has ended leases and fuel agreements about a week after it requested court permission to do so.

  • A photo of four men standing in MetLife Stadium, with one of them holding a New York Giants football helmet.
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    QuickChek rolls out 4 new subs for NFL partnership

    The retailer’s deal with the New York Giants is the latest example of a c-store chain appealing to pro sports fans.

  • A screenshot of QuikTrip ads in a video game.
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    QuikTrip’s video game advertising is paying off

    The convenience retailer partnered with Anzu to advertise in dozens of mobile and PC games — and reach 3 million people.

  • A photo of the forecourt of a refreshed Texaco location in Austin, Texas.
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    Chevron brings ‘more modern look’ to Texaco sites with refresh

    The updated elements, including a 3D canopy design and an “evolved” color scheme, will be incorporated into all locations by 2026.