Chevron, Brightmark grow dairy digester network with Southwest renewable plant

The facility will transform manure into biogas from Caballero Dairy in Eloy, Arizona.

By Nathan Owens • April 17, 2024

Shell USA nixing Volta brand this summer

The oil giant is laying off the EV charging subsidiary’s employees on May 31, with “the vast majority” of them being offered jobs at Shell, according to a WARN notice. 

By Brett Dworski • April 9, 2024

3 ways to leverage must-have c-store equipment for operational savings

Learn how c-store operators are leveraging equipment to cut maintenance costs and maintain a competitive edge.

April 1, 2024

When should retailers replace their fuel tanks?

Many tanks are approaching their warranty expiration after an EPA rule change three decades ago. But experts say proper maintenance can extend the service life well beyond that period.

By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2024

Huck’s adds touchless payments for fleets

The convenience retailer is the latest to add this capability as it seeks to win over more business from corporate accounts and professional drivers.

By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2024

RaceTrac adds fleet card to payment options

Adding the ability to use Fuelman cards is the latest enhancement the convenience retailer has made to its business.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 26, 2024

Hutch’s updates fuel monitoring tech

The Oklahoma-based convenience retailer tapped Warren Roger’s fuelWRAp system to monitor fuel stocks and pinpoint problems quickly.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 24, 2024

Sunoco strikes $7.3B fuels acquisition

The deal comes just two weeks after the Dallas-based oil company sold over 200 c-stores to 7-Eleven for $1 billion. 

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 22, 2024

Pilot names new SVP of alternative fuels

Shannon Sturgil will oversee the development of the travel center chain’s sustainable energy transition, which includes its EV charging program.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 18, 2024

Maverik brings Relay’s fuel payment tech to 86 stores

The Salt Lake City-based c-store retailer joins Yesway and Pilot in tapping into Relay’s contactless purchasing platform.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 10, 2024

9 trends that will shape the c-store industry in 2024

As convenience retailers consider new layouts, flavors and technology, the ability to be efficient with operations will be key, experts say.

By C-Store Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2024

The Road Ahead: Why retailers need to focus on fuel in 2024

As retailers explore EV charging opportunities, they risk ignoring the increasingly competitive liquid fuels landscape, columnist Frank Beard and co-author Brandon Lawrence write.

By Frank Beard and Brandon Lawrence • Dec. 20, 2023

How well did our predictions for 2023 fare? Here are our honest grades.

Heading into 2023, we thought retail media, digital loyalty, EV charging and a few other topics would dominate the industry. We were right about some — and way off about one.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 18, 2023

RaceTrac names new Gulf Oil COO

Ron Sabia, who served as Gulf’s president for several years, rejoins the company as its acquisition by RaceTrac's fuel supply and trading subsidiary is finalized.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 15, 2023

Texas fuel company files for bankruptcy

RGV, which mainly services the Rio Grande Valley, continues to operate as it awaits court permission to use debtor-in-possession financing.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 14, 2023

Fuel theft is quietly hurting c-store retailers. Here’s how to prevent it.

While in-store crime has been a focus for the industry, companies also need to make sure they’re securing their forecourt.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 6, 2023

Yesway adopts Relay’s fuel payment software

The cardless platform allows more fleets and drivers to avoid fraud caused by card skimming.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 30, 2023

Joseph Petrowski, who helped fuel Yesway and Cumberland Farms expansions, has passed away

Yesway Chairman and CEO Thomas Trkla announced the news in a LinkedIn post, noting Petrowski was a “true legend” in the industry.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 21, 2023

More Americans will hit the road this Thanksgiving

Nearly 50 million Americans are projected to travel by car during the holiday period, fueled in part by falling gas prices.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 20, 2023

Parkland’s EV charging performing better than anticipated, CEO says

High usage and backcourt conversion rates along with government support have been key, multiple executives noted during Parkland’s 2023 investor day.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 14, 2023

Buc-ee’s joins Mercedes-Benz EV charging network

The initial rollout will include chargers at 30 of the retailer’s travel centers by the end of 2024.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2023

Global Partners makes $305M fuels acquisition

The deal for 25 liquid energy terminals along the Atlantic Coast, in the Southeast and in Texas will more than double the company’s footprint of these facilities.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2023

Titan Cloud taps Petro West’s site management software

The platform combines human and automated tools to help small and independent petroleum companies navigate fuel management challenges.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 8, 2023

Offen Petroleum acquires Texas-based wholesale business

The deal adds over 150 gas stations to Offen’s network as it aims to expand throughout the Lone Star State and surrounding markets.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 1, 2023

Enhanced payment security, faster checkout are top consumer demands, according to survey

Consumers also judge c-stores on cleanliness, service and amenities, Dover Fueling Solutions noted in its latest report.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 3, 2023