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Column3 Big Numbers: What’s going on in Iowa?
Two banners are entering the Hawkeye state for the first time as the Kum & Go brand makes way for new owner Maverik.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 7, 2025 -
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Sunoco finally landed Parkland. Now comes the real challenge.
The Dallas-based oil company has more than doubled its c-store network with the $9.1 billion deal. Can it turn around Parkland’s struggling U.S. business?
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 6, 2025 -
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Fast Stop enters Iowa with 3-store deal
The retailer is adding the Hawkeye state to a far-flung footprint that also includes locations in Louisiana and New Mexico.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 5, 2025 -
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Sunoco closes $9.1B Parkland acquisition
The Dallas-based oil company now owns the Canadian retailer’s 3,600-plus sites across North America, including 699 U.S. locations. Parkland’s president and CEO is expected to resign after 14 years.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 3, 2025 -
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Couche-Tard selling 36 Circle K stores in the US
The sites, scattered across 14 states, no longer fit with the Canadian retailer’s brand and market strategy, according to a spokesperson.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 3, 2025 -
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Kent Companies enters Louisiana with 15-store acquisition
With the purchase of regional competitor B&B Petroleum, the Kent Kwik operator continues its Southern expansion.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 3, 2025 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: How 3 retailers are progressing through M&A
Parkland, Oxxo and United Fuels Midwest are all at different points in their journeys, highlighting just how diverse acquisition and divestment experiences can be.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 31, 2025 -
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Midwest c-store, fuel operator exits the business
United Fuels Midwest has sold its eight convenience stores and five travel centers across Minnesota and South Dakota to Casey’s and other competitors.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 30, 2025 -
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Former Kum & Go owner claims Maverik pledged to keep banner name
Kyle Krause told the Des Moines Register he was surprised when Maverik began retiring the Kum & Go brand, noting the company had expressed intentions to keep both chains.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 29, 2025 -
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Parkland stumbles in the US as Sunoco deal nears finish line
With its $9.1 billion sale to Sunoco expected to close this week, the Canadian retailer reported yet another quarter during which its U.S. fuel and c-store revenues plummeted.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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Potbelly promotes COO to president following RaceTrac buyout
Adam Noyes has become president of the sandwich chain while CEO Bob Wright will remain in his post through the end of the year.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 24, 2025 -
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Pilot-owned fuel distributor acquires West Coast competitor
The deal includes Down Energy’s six cardlock facilities, fleet card, and delivered fuels and lubricants distribution businesses in Southern California.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 21, 2025 -
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Dash In to acquire 16 sites in the Carolinas for $143M
The expansion includes locations near Charlotte, Triad and Raleigh, North Carolina, as well as one store in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 7, 2025 -
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Anabi Oil to acquire Green Valley Grocery’s 87 c-stores
The parent company of Rebel Convenience Stores doesn’t expect to rebrand the stores, which are known for their made-to-order and grab-and-go program.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 3, 2025 -
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Casey’s buys 4 c-stores in South Dakota from Maverik
This comes days after Casey’s acquired Maverik’s eight remaining c-stores in Michigan as the Utah retailer continues to sell dozens of Kum & Go locations.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 2, 2025 -
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Fast Stop CEO acquires 9 locations for new QSR concept
The restaurants will feature the c-store chain’s Cajun-inspired fast food menu, which includes fried chicken, seafood, po boys and southern sides.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 17, 2025 -
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S&G acquires 8 PS Food Mart c-stores
All eight c-stores are in the Toledo, Ohio, area — S&G’s home base and largest market — and will be rebranded to the company’s banner.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 17, 2025 -
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3 Big Numbers: What is RaceTrac getting with Potbelly?
The Georgia-based retailer’s acquisition is an unusual move, but one that could pay off handsomely. Here are a few key facts about the sandwich chain.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 12, 2025 -
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RaceTrac to buy Potbelly for $566M
The deal for the sandwich shop, which has more than 445 locations across the U.S., is expected to close in the fourth quarter.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 10, 2025 -
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6 major c-store players entering new states
Whether through buying stores or building their own, companies like Wawa, Alimentation Couche-Tard and QuikTrip are testing new markets this year.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 27, 2025 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper to buy JDE Peet’s for $18B to boost struggling coffee business
Once the deal closes, the company plans to separate its coffee and beverage units into two independent, publicly listed operations.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 25, 2025 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: A big week for c-store M&A
After a relatively slow start to the year, the convenience retail industry saw four deals come to light in quick succession.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 22, 2025 -
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Mega Saver acquiring 23 Kum & Go stores in 2 states
The Nebraska retailer, which bought three sites in June, is now purchasing locations in South Dakota and Iowa.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 21, 2025 -
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Stewart’s plans another acquisition
While the agreement has not been finalized, the New York-based retailer is under contract to buy multiple locations from local chain Sliders Food Mart.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 20, 2025 -
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Jacksons acquires 24-store chain in Northern California
The Idaho retailer’s purchase of Redwood Oil Company nearly doubles its footprint in California and marks its first foray into made-to-order foodservice.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 20, 2025
