3 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3 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

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

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

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

Recapping EG America’s 2025 evolution

From new technology to fresh leadership, the U.S. arm of EG Group has been focused on its operations.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 13, 2025

General merchandise distributor IWS acquires Midwest rival’s delivery division

IWS handles full-service merchandising and direct-ship programs for several convenience categories, including e-cigarettes, hemp derivatives and cell phone accessories.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 5, 2025

3 Big Numbers: How is c-store M&A really going?

With all the buzz surrounding Couche-Tard and Seven & i's failed merger, it’s been easy to overlook that the convenience industry has been quiet on the dealmaking front.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 1, 2025

Tracking c-store acquisitions across the industry

Pops Mart’s sale of 54 stores to three buyers and Stinker’s deal to offload 12 Colorado locations were the latest big M&A news. 

Updated Feb. 2, 2026

Stewart’s sells 6 locations across 2 deals

The transactions to Mirabito and Prestige Petroleum included five locations the FTC required Stewart’s to divest as part of its 2024 Jolley acquisition.

By Jessica Loder • July 24, 2025

3 Big Numbers: An elegy for Couche-Tard’s attempted Seven & i buyout

While we won’t see a new “world’s biggest c-store company,” it’s worth taking a closer look at how this massive M&A proposal fell through.

By Jessica Loder • July 18, 2025