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  • Wawa
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    Wawa to open first Tennessee c-store in June

    The Clarksville site will open about four years after the retailer first announced plans to enter The Volunteer State.

    By May 14, 2026
  • A Cumberland Farms store in Colorado
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    Cumberland Farms names Global Partners alum as new VP

    Charles Bergeron joins the retailer as a human resources leader, bringing many years of experience in HR across multiple industries.

    By May 14, 2026
  • A photo of the exterior of a Thorntons convenience store. Explore the Trendline
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    Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive

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  • Jack Link's Protein Snacks, jerky
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    Jack Link’s names president of North America

    Jeff Caswell joins the beef jerky maker from Mid America Pet Food, where he was CEO and a board member for the past two years,

    By May 13, 2026
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    Sinclair Oil CEO leaves company

    The fuel distributor and its former top executive reached a separation agreement that went into effect on May 11, roughly three months after he took a leave of absence.

    By Updated 20 hours ago
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    Pilot names new president of retail in trio of C-suite promotions

    The convenience store and truckstop operator has also appointed a new chief commercial officer and chief experience officer.

    By Updated May 13, 2026
  • Eagles Investments Group c-store in Birmingham Alabama
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    Alabama c-store real estate owner goes bankrupt

    Eagles Investments Group filed for Chapter 11 with a bankruptcy court in Alabama on May 8.

    By Updated 13 hours ago
  • the aisles of quiktrip's gen 4 c-store design
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    Step inside QuikTrip’s newest c-store design

    Here’s a look at the convenience retailer’s Generation 4 format that debuted last month in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

    By May 11, 2026
  • Arko
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    Arko is almost done dealerizing. What comes next?

    The Virginia-based retailer has turned 450 company-operated c-stores into wholesale sites in the past two years, nearing its goal of about 500 conversions.

    By May 8, 2026
  • CrossAmerica
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    3 Big Numbers: CrossAmerica Partners’ new look

    The fuel and retail company has slowed its transformation of wholesale sites to company-owned locations.

    By May 8, 2026
  • 7-Eleven
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    3 SVPs exit in 7-Eleven reorganization

    The restructuring has impacted the top of 7-Eleven’s merchandising department. A total number of employees affected across the company is still unknown.

    By May 7, 2026
  • A photo of the kiosk at a Circle K car wash.
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    3 retailers expanding their car wash empires

    Couche-Tard, QuikTrip and Madison Capital Group are all looking to add large numbers of locations or expand into new markets.

    By May 5, 2026
  • LV Petroleum appoints 3 new executives

    Shortly after unveiling its new CEO, the company named leaders in marketing, talent, and brand and mobility who bring travel center or c-store experience.

    By May 5, 2026
  • A photo of the exterior of a gas station and convenience store. Signs on the pumps, store and canopy say "Circle K."
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    Couche-Tard adds another food VP

    Helene Drolet moves into the newly created vice president of food and retail for Canada as the retailer continues its foodservice focus.

    By May 4, 2026
  • A photo of the exterior of a convenience store. Signs on the canopy and store read QuickChek.
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    As Murphy USA grows, QuickChek stalls

    The Arkansas-based retailer is on pace to hit its growth targets, but its smaller East Coast banner continues to face traffic declines and has closed more stores than it’s opened.

    By May 4, 2026
  • LV Petroleum’s new CEO leads April exec moves

    Last month also brought changes atop the financial departments at Seven & i, Murphy USA and Pilot, as well as a deputy CEO at BP.

    By Updated May 4, 2026
  • 7-Eleven
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    7-Eleven implements company-wide reorganization, layoffs

    The restructuring is part of 7-Eleven’s transformation plan. The number of layoffs is unknown, although individuals in several departments, including people in leadership roles, appear to be impacted.

    By Updated April 30, 2026
  • 7-Eleven
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    7-Eleven supplier delays Ohio facility

    Warabeya Nichiyo initially expected the ready-to-eat foods facility to open this summer, but now lists the opening date as “to be determined” due to supply chain issues.

    By April 30, 2026
  • LV Petroleum names new CEO

    Kris Roach, who joined the travel center operator after a 33-year career with TravelCenters of America, has been promoted from COO into the top role.

    By April 30, 2026
  • A digital rendering of a two-story corner convenience store at night features warm lighting, large windows showing stocked shelves, a pink "Stewarts Shops" sign, and two bicycles parked near the entrance.
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    Stewart’s planning 2-story site in Upstate New York

    The retailer is in the process of remodeling one of its locations in Saratoga Springs to comply with city regulations.

    By April 29, 2026
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    Chestnut Market adds third-party delivery

    The company’s grab-and-go food, snacks, drinks and more will be available on DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub through a partnership with Lula Commerce.

    By April 29, 2026
  • A photo of a neon sign outside at night. The sign says 7-Eleven.
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    Seven & i appoints new CFO

    7-Eleven’s parent company has tapped a new financial leader as it looks to transform multiple parts of its business, including its North America operations.

    By April 28, 2026
  • 7-Eleven
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    7-Eleven co-CEO outlines M&A, wholesale strategy through 2030

    Stan Reynolds detailed how bolt-on acquisitions, site conversions and NTIs should combine to grow the company’s North American store count by 2030.

    By April 27, 2026
  • A photo of the exterior of a convenience store on a bright, cloudless day. The walls are gray and brown and a blue logo says "Freshies" on the wall
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    Inside Freshies’ new c-store design

    The Maine-based retailer’s 2.0 format includes several new proprietary food programs, a refreshed visual identity and a beer cave.

    By April 24, 2026
  • Yesway
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    3 Big Numbers: Breaking down Yesway’s IPO

    The Texas-based retailer’s SEC filings offer a closer look at its growth plans and financial standing.

    By April 24, 2026
  • 7-Eleven
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    7-Eleven to remodel over 7,000 c-stores in North America through 2030

    The retailer also plans to convert 2,600 company-operated locations to its franchise model as its growth strategy continues to evolve.

    By April 23, 2026