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QuickChek planning 8 NTIs in New York’s Capital region
The Murphy USA-owned banner is bringing its food-focused convenience stores to the Albany area, 90 miles north of its existing footprint in the state.
By Jessica Loder • March 10, 2026 -
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Major c-store REIT names new chief investment officer
Getty Realty Corp., a REIT with over 700 c-stores in its portfolio, has named a new investment head after the incumbent retired.
By Jessica Loder • March 10, 2026 -
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Murphy USA modernizing site branding
The refreshed design, including an updated color scheme and a more modern look, will debut in the second half of 2026, CEO Mindy West said.
By Jessica Loder • March 5, 2026 -
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How EG Group is betting big on the US
With the impending sale of its assets in France, the retailer is increasingly focused on growing in the states. But some pillars of its strategy remain up in the air.
By Brett Dworski • March 5, 2026 -
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Rhodes promotes COO to president
Robert Cisneros, a former Procter & Gamble leader who joined Rhodes in late 2025, will oversee the daily operations at the company’s 33 c-stores across Illinois and Missouri.
By Brett Dworski • March 4, 2026 -
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CrossAmerica Partners names new CEO
Current CFO Maura Topper has succeeded Charles Nifong, who is joining an affiliate that’s also controlled by founder and chairperson Joseph Topper.
By Brett Dworski • March 2, 2026 -
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BrakeTime secures Little Caesars franchise agreement
Plans include two store-adjacent restaurants in Texas and a potential expansion to other states, according to vice president of food, dispensed beverage and QSR Rene Da Costa.
By Brett Dworski • March 2, 2026 -
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7-Eleven, Couche-Tard, Casey’s departures lead February exec shifts
The industry also saw leadership changes from Murphy USA, Kent Companies and Chevron in response to reorganization or retirements.
By Jessica Loder • March 2, 2026 -
Retrieved from CU on February 26, 2026
Column3 Big Numbers: Why NTIs from QuikTrip, Wawa and CU stand out
Here’s what’s notable about new builds from these retailers and what they represent in the ever-shifting U.S. convenience store landscape.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 27, 2026 -
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Arko’s dealerization strategy starting to bear fruit, CEO says
The benefits have mainly impacted the retailer’s store operating expenses, which dropped nearly 16% during Q4 and over 13% for the full year, according to its latest earnings report.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 27, 2026 -
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7-Eleven’s chief merchandising officer to depart
Jesus Delgado-Jenkins will retire by the end of February, according to an internal memo seen by C-Store Dive. He’ll be the third C-suite member to have left 7-Eleven since late 2025.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 26, 2026 -
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Hundreds of Oxxo stores remain closed in Mexico amid violence
The CEO of parent company FEMSA said Wednesday that he expects the 300 shuttered stores to reopen “in a week or so.”
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 26, 2026 -
Courtesy of Sinclair Oil
Sinclair Oil’s CEO steps away as company pursues major joint venture
The fuel distributor’s leader is taking a leave of absence for undisclosed reasons. His departure comes as the company opens 30 new c-stores with UPOP Holdings.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 25, 2026 -
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Pilot taps RaceTrac vet as compliance VP
Angela Pimental, who has decades of experience in the c-store industry, takes over as vice president of regulatory affairs and compliance.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 25, 2026 -
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GPM brings food-focused c-store concept to Kentucky
The Fas Craves is inside a newly remodeled Apple Market that reopened on Feb. 12. It’s the sixth c-store to feature GPM’s proprietary menu.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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Q&AVenHub is betting big on robotic c-stores. Is the industry ready to buy in?
The unmanned, AI-driven c-store chain’s CEO wants to sell and open hundreds of locations by early next year. But will retailers trust a format that’s so far failed to gain traction?
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: A hot start for 2026 M&A
One retailer used an acquisition to move into a new state, an energy giant shared its growth plans and a major c-store advisory firm got a new home.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 20, 2026 -
Retrieved from Couche-Tard.
Couche-Tard names Trey Powell SVP of US food and retail amid exec shake-up
The former head of merchandising’s promotion is one of three shifts the retailer is making atop its country leadership as part of a new growth strategy.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 19, 2026 -
Retrieved from Couche-Tard.
Inside the 18-month reset reviving Couche-Tard’s US food business
After a hot start in 2020, Circle K’s Fresh Food, Fast program slowed. Executives are now fine-tuning the offering through operational improvements and menu updates to spark new growth.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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Chevron names new strategy chief among several exec changes
Kevin Lyon takes over the chief strategy officer role from Molly Laegeler, who has been named the company’s next president of supply and trading.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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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 -
Retrieved from Casey's.
Casey’s head of guest insights departs
Carrie Stojack joined Casey’s in 2020 to lead the company’s guest research and analytics efforts. The guest insights team will continue reporting to SVP Brad Haga.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 17, 2026 -
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Recapping the major moves reshaping 7-Eleven
The world’s largest convenience retailer has seen significant changes in its leadership and made strides in store development as it navigates choppy economic waters.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 17, 2026 -
Retrieved from Couche-Tard.
Column3 Big Numbers: Couche-Tard’s many facets of growth
The Canadian retailer shared big expansion plans and key updates involving foodservice, fuel and M&A.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 13, 2026 -
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Arko Petroleum goes public
The retailer’s wholesale segment, which now operates separately from GPM Investments, raised about $200 million when it launched on the Nasdaq.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 13, 2026
