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    Wawa names new CMO

    Doug Martin joins the convenience retailer from General Mills, where he served as chief marketing officer since 2021.

    By • Sept. 17, 2025
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    Maverik to begin rebranding Kum & Go in South Dakota

    Once work is complete, Minnesota and North Dakota — which have just eight Kum & Go stores combined — will be the only states where Maverik hasn’t finished any rebrands.

    By • Sept. 16, 2025
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    Pilot names next president of Pilot Energy

    Jesús Guerra, who brings more than 25 years of experience in the energy sector, takes on the fuel supply chain role as Gary Hoogeveen announces his retirement.

    By • Sept. 15, 2025
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    How c-stores can prepare for a visit from ICE

    Training employees on their rights and what to do if the agency shows up is essential, an expert said in a recent NACS webinar.

    By • Sept. 15, 2025
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    Maverik expands cardless payment options

    The retailer’s partnership with Piston lets professional drivers initiate a fuel payment via QR or authorization codes.

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
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    NACS urges Congress to ban EBT transaction fees

    Temporarily prohibited since 2018, the fees could reduce participation in the nutrition assistance program if they are brought back, industry groups representing c-store and grocery operators told federal lawmakers.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 10, 2025
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    Casey’s food program drives 14% boost in inside sales

    The company’s trademark pizzas played a big part in the increase, with sales up on whole pies — the retailer’s highest-margin foodservice subcategory.

    By • Sept. 10, 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 • Updated Sept. 10, 2025
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    Is 7-Eleven falling behind?

    The retailer is building next-generation stores and refining its focus on foodservice — but it’s also closing down lots of locations as executives ponder how to maintain a leading edge.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Terrible’s launches updated mobile app with gamified rewards

    The Las Vegas-based retailer added new features like a spin-to-win wheel for discounts, enhancing what was already a well-liked digital experience.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    ConocoPhillips to cut up to 25% of workers

    The oil company, which had nearly 12,000 employees at the end of 2024, joins BP and Chevron in trimming its headcount amid economic uncertainty.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
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    Walmart taps OpenAI for employee training

    The mass retailer will debut training for employees in 2026 through a partnership with the company behind ChatGPT.

    By Dani James • Sept. 8, 2025
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    He’s on ‘Shark Tank’ and says he’s worth $700M. Meet the head of BrakeTime Corner Market.

    Houston-based BrakeTime has about 300 c-stores, yet it’s one of the lesser-known brands in the industry. Its top exec — a celebrity in Pakistan — wants to change that.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
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    Buc-ee’s exploring Utah expansion

    The Springville City Council is working with the Texas-based retailer on infrastructure upgrades at a proposed travel center site.

    By • Sept. 5, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: Couche-Tard and the art of value

    Circle K’s parent company shared several ways it’s appealing to cash-strapped customers across North America.

    By • Sept. 5, 2025
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    Circle K names new director of retail media

    Joell Robinson previously served as senior director of retail media at Giant Eagle, whose c-store footprint Couche-Tard recently acquired.

    By • Sept. 5, 2025
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    Yesway appoints new marketing, merchandising chief

    Ray Harrison joins the Texas-based retailer from Cal’s Convenience, where he spearheaded private label growth and digital loyalty programs.

    By • Sept. 4, 2025
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    Couche-Tard returns to US same-store growth

    After enduring two years of shrinking comps, the retailer attributed this latest shift to a focus on value, especially in food and beverage.

    By • Sept. 3, 2025
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    Dealer or company-operated c-stores? Analyzing key tradeoffs and differences.

    While increasing dealer sites can save money and streamline the back office, bringing stores back into the fold can give companies more control and flexibility, one expert says.

    By • Sept. 3, 2025
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    Rhodes Convenience Stores names new COO

    Robert Cisneros joins the Missouri-based c-store from Procter & Gamble, where he held a variety of operations and leadership roles for 29 years.

    By • Sept. 3, 2025
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    7-Eleven, Arko lead August c-store exec changes

    RaceTrac also announced plans to hire a new tech leader, and Maverik added a VP of retail operations.

    By • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Wawa opens first travel center, promises 2 more

    The 8,000-square-foot store adds another new format to the East Coast retailer’s growing store lineup.

    By • Aug. 28, 2025
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    Buc-ee’s strikes first deal to sell merchandise outside its stores

    An agreement with Texas A&M University makes 45 items available for sale at three locations on the school’s campus.

    By • Aug. 26, 2025
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    GPM Investments names foodservice VP

    The retailer promoted Carlos Pinzon after Richard Guidry, who has been senior vice president of food and beverage for the past two years, left the company.

    By • Aug. 26, 2025
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    Maverik names new VP of retail operations

    Myles Gift joins the retailer after spending most of his career working in the QSR industry.

    By • Aug. 22, 2025