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  • racetrac
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    Retrieved from RaceTrac.
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    As RaceTrac debuts in Memphis, more expansion opportunities emerge

    As the retailer opens at the western edge of Tennessee, further expansion could open up in Arkansas, Missouri and other states.

    By • Nov. 13, 2026
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    Mountain Express trustee reaches settlement with former co-CEO

    Lamar Frady must pay $1.7 million for all claims against him and his associated entities to be dismissed. Claims against his former co-CEO, Turjo Wadud, remain open.

    By • Nov. 13, 2026
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  • A photo of the exterior of a store in Japan. A sign above the storesays 7-Eleven.
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    7-Eleven International chief executive to retire

    Ken Wakabayashi will end his 30-year career with the convenience retailer at the end of this year.

    By • Nov. 12, 2026
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    Parker’s opens first Florida c-store

    The site in Yulee is one of several stores in the northern part of the state that the retailer intends to open through 2027.

    By • Nov. 12, 2026
  • A photo of the exterior of a gas station and convenience store. A sign on the store and the fuel canopy says On Cue
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    OnCue eyeing Kansas expansion

    The retailer acquired land in Wichita, though it has not finalized any plans to develop the property, said President Laura Aufleger.

    By • Nov. 12, 2026
  • A hand holds a credit card in front of gas pumps. The card says Credit One and Sunoco.
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    Sunoco moves to new loyalty platform

    The fuel company’s Sunoco Go rewards program, along with Parkland’s Journie Rewards, will be unified on Velocity Logic Group’s technology.

    By • Nov. 11, 2026
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    Mauricio Leyva puts his stamp on 7-Eleven’s store transformation strategy

    At the retailer’s November investor day, the newly appointed CEO detailed a more targeted approach to executing the company’s North Star plan.

    By • Nov. 11, 2026
  • A photo of four people standing in a row, all holding up phones that show a small mascot and text saying The G Club. The people stand outside a building, in front of a wooden door.
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    InConvenience unveils loyalty app

    G Club members can earn points on fuel and in-store purchases and access digital punch cards, while the retailer gets more information about customer preferences.

    By • Nov. 11, 2026
  • A rendering of a convenience store with an array of EV chargers alongside. A sign over the door of the store says Wawa, while a sign on the canopy over the EV chargers says "Ionna."
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    Wawa sets its sights on South Carolina

    The Horry County Planning commission approved a rezoning that would allow the retailer to include fuel pumps and a car wash on a site in Little River.

    By • Nov. 10, 2026
  • A photo of the exterior of a store. A sign over the door says Sheetz.
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    Sheetz names new president, COO

    Current Executive Vice President of Operations Adam Sheetz will assume his new position at the start of 2027.

    By • Nov. 9, 2026
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    CrossAmerica slims down c-store portfolio

    The company had almost 7% fewer retail locations at the end of Q3 than it did at the same time last year as part of its real estate optimization program.

    By • Nov. 9, 2026
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    Kent Companies joins Pay With Points

    Customers at Kent Kwik locations will be able to use points they earned through Velocity Logic Group’s network of bank and card partners.

    By • Nov. 9, 2026
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    Arko’s dealer conversion project nears 500 locations

    The retailer has already changed nearly one-third of the stores it owned in 2024 to dealer sites, President and CEO Arie Kotler said during its Q3 earnings call.

    By • Nov. 6, 2026
  • Par Pacific
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    3 Big Numbers: How Par Pacific is boosting its retail arm

    The company highlighted growth in fuel and an 11% boost in foodservice sales during its Q3 earnings call on Wednesday.

    By • Nov. 6, 2026
  • A rendering of a convenience store. A sign over the door says Wawa and text in the top right corner says flying to Tennessee.
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    Wawa to open first store in Nashville

    After debuting in Tennessee earlier this year, the retailer has set its sights on expanding in the Volunteer State’s largest city.

    By • Nov. 5, 2026
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    Par Pacific makes EVP shift

    Jerry Stumbo succeeds Richard Creamer as executive vice president for refining and logistics at the energy and retail company.

    By • Nov. 5, 2026
  • A photo of the fuel canopy at a gas station. A logo on the canopy shows a beaver wearing red clothing inside a yellow circle.
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    Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Louisiana

    The retailer, which is also pursuing expansion in several other regions of the country, now has two sites in the works in the Pelican State.

    By • Nov. 3, 2026
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    Sinclair’s new CEO leads October exec moves

    Jump Start named its first COO while Chevron announced four shifts and Nouria tapped a new fresh food leader. 

    By • Nov. 2, 2026
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    Screenshot from a Stewart’s Shops video.

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    Stewart’s Shops names new category management and marketing lead

    Ryan Faville, who has nearly two decades of experience at the Northeast chain, is tasked with growing the Stewart’s brand and identifying ways to enhance its business.

    By • Oct. 30, 2026
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    3 Big Numbers: Murphy’s store growth challenges

    The company’s merchandise sales declined and its store expansion is behind schedule, but an automated food kiosk test is showing early promise.

    By • Oct. 30, 2026
  • A photo of the interior of a shop, showing rows of merchandise on shelves and in coolers along the walls.
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    Retrieved from Beshears Construction Incorporated on October 29, 2026
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    Green Trail Fuels makes 25-store acquisition

    The joint venture, which began operating earlier this year, bought Littlefield Retail Group’s c-store arm, with locations in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

    By • Oct. 30, 2026
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    HF Sinclair appoints permanent CEO

    Steve Ledbetter, currently the company’s president and chief operating officer, will succeed interim leader Franklin Myers on Jan. 1, 2027.

    By • Oct. 29, 2026
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    How Sheetz is driving expansion and innovation in 2026

    The retailer is growing its Midwest footprint and rolling out new food and beverage offerings amid ongoing customer traffic challenges in the industry.

    By • Oct. 28, 2026
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    How Cumberland Farms has evolved through the years

    With news reports suggesting the retailer is in M&A talks with Alimentation Couche-Tard and an IPO potentially on the horizon, we look back at how the company has evolved.

    By • Oct. 27, 2026
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    RaceTrac continues to expand in Ohio

    The Georgia-based retailer just opened its second travel center in the Buckeye state and has plans for several more stores in the Columbus area.

    By • Oct. 26, 2026