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  • Costco
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    Costco to open first standalone gas station

    The big-box giant’s latest project, set to open in 2026, will also be its largest fueling site yet, featuring a 17,185-square-foot canopy with 40 fueling positions.

    By June 13, 2025
  • Nouria Energy
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    Nouria names technology head following CIO’s departure

    Abhi Patel’s promotion comes just days after the retailer’s longtime chief information officer, Doug New, retired.

    By June 13, 2025
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    Courtesy of Minuteman Food Mart
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    Behind Minuteman’s new look

    The regional retailer will integrate its brand refresh at five to 10 new locations in the next year.

    By June 12, 2025
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    Circle K names VP of US merchandising

    Kurt Fraschetti will pivot from leading Couche-Tard’s North America merchandise team to focusing solely on the U.S.

    By June 12, 2025
  • Casey's
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    Casey’s to debut 80 new stores during fiscal 2026

    The retailer’s latest push is expected to get it past its current three-year goal of 500 openings.

    By June 11, 2025
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    RaceTrac accepting QuikQ cards at truck fueling sites

    The fleet card is the latest step the Atlanta-based retailer is taking to improve security and the customer experience in its forecourts.

    By June 10, 2025
  • A photo of the exterior of an On the Run c-store.
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    Courtesy of Parkland Corporation
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    Sunoco tried to acquire Parkland 3 times before sealing the deal, companies say

    The Texas oil company got rejected multiple times before finally landing its recent $9.1 billion acquisition, which Parkland’s shareholders will vote on later this month.

    By June 9, 2025
  • BP overhauling TA’s marketing department

    A source close to the matter said the changes, including some reductions through 2025, aim to unify all marketing functions under the oil giant’s umbrella.

    By June 6, 2025
  • Paytronix
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    Paytronix shuffles executive structure

    The guest engagement company named a new general manager while three others took on new roles.

    By June 6, 2025
  • S&G
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    S&G Stores shuffles leadership team

    The midwest retailer has named former Coen Markets CMO Keith Broviak as its next head of marketing, effective June 30. It also appointed a new director of foodservice.

    By June 5, 2025
  • Nouria
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    Nouria’s chief information officer to retire

    Doug New, who joined the retailer in 2020, will step down on June 6 after helping transform the company’s tech infrastructure.

    By June 5, 2025
  • Global Partners
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    Global Partners names Eric Slifka chairman

    He succeeds Richard Slifka, who passed away in May. The company also appointed a new board member.

    By June 5, 2025
  • Casey's
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    Casey’s to build 7 new c-stores in Texas this year

    The sites will span central and eastern Texas and should all be completed by the end of 2025.

    By Updated June 5, 2025
  • A photo of the interior of a convenience store, designed with a blue and green color scheme. Signs say PM, Coffee & soda, and Papa Sal's.
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    Power Market expands Oregon footprint

    H&S Energy's first location in the Portland area also introduces its Papa Sal’s Deli foodservice program to the state.

    By June 4, 2025
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    Stewart’s names new president

    Former Chief Operating Officer Chad Kiesow took on the role June 1. It marks the first time in Stewart’s 80-year history that the retailer has a president who is not part of the Dake family.

    By June 3, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a chart while speaking during a “Make America Wealthy Again” trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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    Deep Dive

    C-store execs aren’t too concerned about tariffs. Experts think they should be.

    Convenience leaders don’t expect tariffs to hurt their operations, but industry analysts believe the levies could result in higher operating costs and fewer store visits.

    By June 2, 2025
  • An exterior of a convenience store. A sign says "Love's" and another says "It's the love that drives us."
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    New CEOs at Seven & i, Weigel’s lead notable exec changes from May

    7-Eleven also named two more VPs, Love’s appointed its first chief marketing officer and EG Group made a change atop its legal department.

    By June 2, 2025
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    Korean c-store giant to make US debut

    CU, which has over 18,000 locations in South Korea, will open its first American stores later this year in Hawai’i.

    By June 2, 2025
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    Immersive aisles: How digital signage is reinventing the in-store experience

    Digital aisles come alive with VusionGroup’s immersive signage, driving sales and shopper engagement!

    June 2, 2025
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    Weigel’s names new CEO

    Douglas Yawberry assumes leadership of the company as it places foodservice and tech-driven loyalty at the forefront of its business.

    By May 30, 2025
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    Courtesy of Urban Value Corner Store
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    3 Big Numbers: Growing chains unveil eye-catching new developments

    Circle K opens a site with EV chargers instead of fuel pumps, RaceTrac boosts supply chain capabilities and Urban Value goes frictionless.

    By May 30, 2025
  • Global Partners
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    Global Partners’ chairman dies at 85

    Richard Slifka was the son of the company’s founder, Abraham Slifka, who started the Massachusetts-based retailer and distributor in the 1930s.

    By May 29, 2025
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    RaceTrac gearing up for Louisiana growth with new distribution center

    The $9 million facility will enhance the company’s supply chain in the state and support growing regional demand, the company said.

    By May 29, 2025
  • 7-Eleven
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    Who is Stephen Dacus, Seven & i’s new CEO?

    The world’s largest c-store retailer just welcomed its first non-Japanese top executive. Here’s a brief history of his career as well as how he intends to grow 7-Eleven.

    By May 28, 2025
  • A photo of the exterior of a gas station and convenience store. The canopy, the gas pumps and a sign on the store all say "Rutter's."
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    4 c-store chains that are investing in new formats

    Some of the industry’s fastest-growing companies are rolling out updated store designs that are more spacious and focused on foodservice.

    By May 27, 2025