Wawa plans 60-store Virginia expansion

The retailer’s growth is focused on the western half of the state, with groundbreakings in Staunton and Lynchburg earlier this month.

Refuel debuts grab-and-go food program

The retailer’s EATS offering, which has arrived at c-stores in three South Carolina towns, includes breakfast sandwiches, cheeseburgers and kolaches.

Tariffs are the latest test of beleaguered US consumers

Before the expansive levies were announced, spending power was already weakened by high prices and rising debt, among other forces, analysts say.

Chevron to cut 20% of global workforce by end of 2026

The job cuts, which are estimated to impact roughly 9,000 employees, mirror staff reductions planned by rival BP to trim costs and boost efficiency.

Parkland’s largest shareholder looks to oust CEO

Simpson Oil nominated nine independent directors to Parkland’s board in an attempt to unseat the company’s longtime chief, Bob Espey.

An inside look at 7-Eleven’s painstaking delivery process

The retailer hopes tablet technology will build employee “muscle memory” to pack orders as quickly as possible, targeting fulfillment in 25 to 35 minutes.

Couche-Tard names head of North America foodservice and QSRs

Gary Brant will spearhead the retailer’s food efforts in the U.S. and Canada, which center around its Fresh Food Fast and value meals programs.

Majors Management updates fuel supply, carrier management

The partnership with Gravitate, expected to go live this summer, will be used for the company’s 1,400-plus retailer and dealer locations.

Fresh Stop debuts in Arkansas

The retailer, which launched just a few months ago with three locations, has stepped outside of Florida for the first time.

7-Eleven undergoes SVP shuffle

Several top merchandising and franchising executives changed roles in recent weeks, continuing a busy first quarter for the retailer.

3 Big Numbers: How new tech is paving the way for c-stores

RaceTrac slashed the number of out-of-service pumps, TXB aims to nearly double its store count and Jacksons plans EV charging in two opposite situations.

Majors Management names VP of mergers and integration

Paul Titley takes on the role about two years after Majors acquired hundreds of stores across five deals.

8 notable c-store executive changes from March

Top moves include Seven & i’s CEO succession, Kwik Trip and Majors Management naming foodservice leaders and BP and Parker’s nabbing Yesway veterans.

Ruiz Foods appoints new head of retail

Jennifer Ginnetti will oversee Ruiz’s El Monterey burritos, which is one of the most ubiquitous frozen burrito brands in U.S. convenience stores.

Stinker Stores looking to sell 13 locations in Colorado

The retailer said the divestiture is part of new optimization efforts intended to “sharpen its focus on core assets and capitalize on upcoming development projects.”

Jacksons adding EV charging this summer

The retailer has partnered with OnPoint EV Solutions to build level 3 chargers at nine stores in California, Idaho and Washington.

TXB upgrades loyalty program

The updates streamline the offering and make earning rewards quicker and easier for customers.

How RaceTrac is growing its tech strategy

The Atlanta-based retailer is focused on solutions that improve the worker and customer experience in measurable ways, said an exec at the recent NRF show.

Outlining 7-Eleven’s busy first quarter

Between advancing takeover talks with Couche-Tard and continuing store development, plus an IPO on the horizon, it’s been a busy three months.

Philip Morris pursues smoke-free ambitions in the US

The company has named a new chief commercial officer as it debuts Iqos heat-not-burn devices in Texas and continues seeing strong demand for Zyn nicotine pouches.

3 Big Numbers: C-stores’ forecourt fortunes are evolving

Walmart expands its gas station ambitions, Pilot hits an EV charging milestone and c-store leaders share fuel sales metrics.

Why nonalcoholic brews are driving beer innovation

Big companies are going all-in on zero-proof drinks in order to expand the category, according to the World Brewing Alliance’s CEO.

Parkland SVP departs amid strategic review

Ferio Pugliese, who led the retailer’s people, culture, safety and environment initiatives since 2020, left the company for undisclosed reasons.

TXB upgrading tech as it aims to double store count

The Texas retailer, which has operated roughly 50 c-stores for years, touted plans last week to grow to over 100 locations.

Couche Tard deal for Seven & i inches toward a decision

Suitors have until the end of March to show interest in the thousands of stores to be divested, Couche-Tard CFO Filipe Da Silva told Bloomberg.