Gaskins joins Hotel Chocolat US as head of retail

After more than two decades in c-stores, the former BP executive is stepping outside the industry to lead the Mars-owned chocolatier’s expansion in the states.

By Brett Dworski • July 24, 2026

7-Eleven names new CEO

Former beverage industry executive Mauricio Leyva will assume leadership of the country’s largest convenience retailer on Aug. 1.

By Brett Dworski • July 23, 2026

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Warrenton Oil names new CEO

Dana Moloney succeeds her aunt, Mary Banmiller, who became the retailer’s chief executive in January 2024.

By Brett Dworski • July 23, 2026

CrossAmerica Partners names CFO

Jonathan Benfield, who the company named interim chief financial officer in March, takes over the role on a permanent basis.

By Jessica Loder • July 23, 2026

Fueling Up: Cumberland Farms wants a national brand. It has a long way to go.

The convenience retailer has ambitious plans to bring its U.S. store network under its namesake banner, but its rebranding effort has fallen behind schedule since beginning in 2022.

By Brett Dworski • July 23, 2026

Target adds former 7-Eleven CEO to board

Joe DePinto, who retired from the c-store giant at the end of 2025, will join the retailer's board of directors in August.

By Dani James • July 22, 2026

RaceTrac to remodel 30 c-stores in Dallas-Fort Worth

The nearly $20 million project adds pizza bars, revamped coffee stations and new layouts as the retailer expands its food-first strategy.

By Brett Dworski • July 22, 2026

Anabi Oil taps new gaming partner for Green Valley Grocery stores

The deal expands Anabi’s existing agreement with Accel Entertainment across its Southern Nevada convenience store network.

By Brett Dworski • July 22, 2026

Ruiz Foods names foodservice SVP

Mark Griffith brings more than 17 years of leadership experience at major consumer goods companies to the Mexican food manufacturer.

By Jessica Loder • July 21, 2026

Inside Wally’s first Indiana travel center and largest location yet

The $40 million site near Indianapolis spans over 50,000 square feet and debuts the retailer's newly rebranded Wally's Famous Grill concept.

By Brett Dworski • July 21, 2026

Convenience Confidential: The key to Casey’s remarkable consistency

The Iowa retailer didn’t achieve six consecutive fiscal years of inside same-store sales growth by chance. It did so by adopting the mindset and operational discipline of a QSR chain.

By Brett Dworski • July 20, 2026

Recapping 6 c-store CEO shifts from the first half of 2026

The first six months of this year saw new faces at the head of multiple convenience retailers, from regional competitors to national chains.

By Jessica Loder • July 20, 2026

The ‘found money’ effect: How immediate cash back drives in-store spending

Customers spend money differently when it feels newly gained rather than earned or budgeted. 

July 20, 2026

Seven & i in talks to invest in Poland’s largest c-store chain

Although 7-Eleven’s parent company did not identify the retailer involved, Zabka was Poland’s largest convenience operator as of late 2025.

By Brett Dworski • July 17, 2026

SNK Petroleum opens first c-stores in Ohio, Indiana

The Connecticut-based retailer now operates about 200 convenience stores across 10 states as it continues its Midwest expansion.

By Brett Dworski • July 16, 2026

How Casey’s keeps outperforming its c-store and QSR peers

Executives and analysts credit a restaurant-style approach and steady execution for the retailer's six straight years of inside same-store sales growth.

By Brett Dworski • July 15, 2026

Applegreen quietly names new US president

Andy Malik is now leading the Irish retailer's 181-store U.S. network and overseeing its expansion efforts.

By Brett Dworski • Updated July 15, 2026

Former Wawa CEO passes away

Richard D. Wood Jr., who stepped down from the lead role in 2004, left a legacy of growth at the Pennsylvania-based retailer.

By Jessica Loder • July 14, 2026

Kent Kwik’s first mini store is built for sports crowds. Here’s a look inside.

The retailer's newest format brings fresh food, coffee and grab-and-go meals to a new 115,000-square-foot athletic facility in its hometown of Midland, Texas.

By Brett Dworski • July 13, 2026

7-Eleven outlines store closure strategy as North America overhaul gains traction

The retailer shared progress on plans to close 200 underperforming stores and convert 350 to wholesale this fiscal year and provided updates on franchise expansion and NTIs.

By Jessica Loder • July 13, 2026

Sinclair Oil names 2 presidents in executive shakeup

As part of the shift, interim CEO Franklin Myers will relinquish the president role while remaining the company's temporary chief executive.

By Brett Dworski • July 10, 2026

3 Big Numbers: Is Seven & i’s transformation plan working?

The retailer saw record operating income while its North American business reported same-store merchandise sales growth of over 1%.

By Jessica Loder • July 10, 2026

Trump-promoted c-store chain debuts with discounted fuel

The White House shared details about Freedom Fuel’s rollout and pricing strategy while denying any ties to the private company.

By Brett Dworski • July 9, 2026

Convenience Confidential: What will Cumberland Farms’ IPO mean for its future?

The retailer finally revealed after over a year of speculation that it intends to go public in the U.S. — a move that will bring a new kind of pressure to achieve its lofty expansion goals.

By Brett Dworski • July 9, 2026

Pilot VP of operations departs

Jim Rose exited on July 3 after nearly nine years with the travel stop company.

By Jessica Loder • July 8, 2026