Shell sold or closed 800 branded retail sites last year

Despite the eye-catching number, a company spokesperson emphasized that U.S. retail remains a growth priority.

By Brett Dworski • March 16, 2026

Cumberland Farms to acquire Coen Markets

The East Coast retail brand, which appears to be playing an expanded role in the U.S., is purchasing a regional competitor during a time of rapid growth.

By Brett Dworski • March 12, 2026

3 Big Numbers: Sunoco steps up its c-store focus

The largest independent fuel distributor in North America is also making a daring move up the ranks of convenience retailers.

By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2026

7-Eleven expands Las Vegas presence with 15-store acquisition

All locations had operated under the Short Line Express Market chain and featured Thrifty Ice Cream shops, which 7-Eleven appears to be keeping.

By Brett Dworski • March 4, 2026

Sunoco buys 48 retail sites around New York City

The deal, which encompasses part of Capital Petroleum Group’s business, is the energy company’s third retail acquisition announced so far this year. 

By Jessica Loder • March 4, 2026

Denver-based c-store retailer exits the industry

Monfort Companies, which at its peak operated 80 c-stores, has quietly been divesting its locations since 2023 to buyers including 7-Eleven and Kent Companies.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 26, 2026

Is Sunoco poised for more c-store growth? Signs point to yes.

Although the company hasn’t said how it will handle its now expansive retail network, it’s already bought 92 sites so far this year and has more M&A plans in the works.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 18, 2026

Ridi Stores enters Indiana via 4-store acquisition

In buying McIntosh Energy, the Ohio-based retailer picked up four MacFood Mart stores and a standalone fleet fueling site. 

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 18, 2026

Matrix Capital Markets acquired by Citizens Financial

The c-store M&A advisory firm has coordinated deals like Sunoco’s purchase of Jernigan Oil and Jacksons Food Stores’ buyout of Redwood Market.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 18, 2026

Sunoco snaps up 56 more c-stores

After the fuel giant bought Parkland last year, some wondered if it would sell the retail locations it got in the deal. Instead, Sunoco has added more.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 11, 2026

Campbell Oil acquires North Carolina fuel distributor

After spending the past couple years investing in its Minuteman Food Mart c-store chain, Campbell’s  latest deal signals that the company is keen on growing its fuel services segment.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 2, 2026

Rich Products acquires largest private label pizza manufacturer in North America

By integrating Great Kitchens Food Company, Rich’s aims to “create a vertically integrated topped pizza and flatbread platform,” the company said on Monday.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 27, 2026

Smithfield Foods to buy Nathan’s Famous for $450M

The purchase of the iconic hot dog brand will enable the pork giant to grow sales of its packaged meat business — its largest segment.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 22, 2026

Pops Mart sells all 54 c-stores, wholesale business

The East Coast retailer has divided its convenience retail and fueling business among three buyers, including Sunoco and Petroleum Marketing Group.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 21, 2026

Stinker Stores sells 12 c-stores in Colorado

Murphy USA acquired four of the sites — most of which are in the greater Denver area — while the rest were sold to local players.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 8, 2026

Petroleum Marketing Group acquires 9 c-stores in the Carolinas

The deal features Blythewood Oil’s Sharpe Shoppe banner, which operates locations between Charlotte and Columbia.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 6, 2026

6 burning questions for the c-store industry in 2026

As the new year gets underway, several key storylines that impact retailers remain unresolved. Here are the ones we’re thinking about.

By Brett Dworski , Jessica Loder • Jan. 5, 2026

How accurate were our 2025 c-store predictions? Here are our honest grades.

We expected new technology, loyalty strategies and an incoming presidential administration to make waves in the industry. While our overall grades were good, a few estimations were off base.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 17, 2025

The c-store mergers and acquisitions that defined 2025

Although many deals happened this year, several stood out due to their size as well as what they meant for the companies and markets involved.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 10, 2025

Little General Stores buys 5 sites in West Virginia

All of the U-Save sites are in Nicholas County, further cementing the retailer’s presence in the heart of the Mountain State.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 9, 2025

Freedom Oil sells its 27 c-stores to Midwest competitor

Nearly all of the sites are located in central Illinois, with about a third of them in neighboring cities Bloomington and Normal.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 9, 2025

California fuel distribution firm expands reach with acquisition

In buying McCormix Corporation, JB Dewar gets three cardlock sites, a fuel transportation fleet and the only marine fuel dock in the Santa Barbara Harbor.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 8, 2025

Anabi acquires 12 c-stores in California

The deal includes nine Cox Family Stores near the San Francisco Bay area and three in the Lake Tahoe region.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 5, 2025

Brew Oil acquires 14 sites in Iowa

The Midwest retailer purchased 13 c-stores and one smoke shop from local entity Danlee Corp., bringing its footprint to nearly 50 sites across the Hawkeye State.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 1, 2025

3 Big Numbers: A slow year for M&A

A report from investment banking firm Capstone Partners breaks down the state of c-store acquisitions in 2025 and how it stacks up to previous years.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 21, 2025