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Cumberland Farms files to go public
The c-store retailer submitted a registration statement with the SEC on Thursday detailing plans to commence an IPO on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
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ExtraMile eyes Texas following Florida debut
After opening its first location in the Sunshine State, the convenience retailer plans to open dozens more stores in Florida while laying the groundwork for a Texas arrival in 2027.
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BP’s deputy CEO to retire
The energy company named Carol Howle to the post earlier this year to spearhead its portfolio review.
By Jeff Wells • July 1, 2026 -
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Step inside Freshie’s new food-focused c-store design
The retailer and design firm Paragon Solutions tackled everything from branding to cashier placement to highlight the retailer’s wide array of offerings.
By Jessica Loder • June 30, 2026 -
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Former NACS chair dies at 87
Robert Gordon also founded the Store 24 c-store chain, which eventually sold its 80 locations in 2002.
By Brett Dworski • June 29, 2026 -
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ExtraMile debuts in Florida
The chain’s first location in the Sunshine State is located about 10 miles west of downtown Gainesville.
By Brett Dworski • June 29, 2026 -
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Coke’s North America president to depart after 4 years
Jennifer Mann will remain with the company through April as a senior advisor. The beverage giant's CFO will oversee the region while it looks for a replacement.
By Christopher Doering • June 26, 2026 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: Highlighting Casey’s growth plans
The retailer’s investor day presentation highlighted consistent growth across store count, food and same-store sales.
By Jessica Loder • June 26, 2026 -
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Hershey names Pepsico vet as president of US business
Heather Hoytink will oversee the Reese’s maker’s confection, salty and protein portfolio when she takes over July 8.
By Christopher Doering • June 25, 2026 -
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Casey’s targets 400 more c-stores in fresh 3-year growth plan
The retailer intends to expand through new builds and small acquisitions mainly across the Midwest, the same strategy that added more than 500 sites over the previous three years.
By Brett Dworski • June 25, 2026 -
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Couche-Tard delivers ‘best performance in years’ in the US, CEO says
Strong fuel margins and merchandise sales helped drive growth across nearly every major U.S. business segment for the Canadian retailer in fiscal 2026.
By Brett Dworski • June 24, 2026 -
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Indiana next up for Buc-ee’s
The Texas-based retailer is seeking rezoning approval for property off Interstate 65 for a 74,000-square-foot c-store — the retailer’s first in the Hoosier State.
By Jessica Loder • June 23, 2026 -
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Vroom and Swiftly debut c-store alcohol cash back program
The partnership lets retailers offer manufacturer-funded digital alcohol rebates directly through their digital platforms.
By Brett Dworski • June 22, 2026 -
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June 22, 2026 -
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Kwik Trip backing away from alcohol- and tobacco- focused sites
The retailer plans to close some of its Kwik Spirits and Tobacco Outlet Plus stores due to softness in those categories, according to local reporting.
By Jessica Loder • June 18, 2026 -
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8 c-store companies entering new states
Super regionals like Wawa, QuikTrip and Sheetz along with chains like Dash In and Yesway are among the retailers targeting fresh markets.
By Jessica Loder • June 17, 2026 -
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Mountain Express trustee fails to reach settlement with former co-CEOs
The inability to reach an agreement comes over three months after the court revealed it would oversee a mediation with the goal of reaching a deal with the retailer’s ex-leaders.
By Brett Dworski • June 17, 2026 -
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Seven & i revamps international business
The retailer will create a new international business management office to handle operations outside of North America and Japan.
By Jessica Loder • June 16, 2026 -
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Eagles Investments ends bankruptcy proceedings, reveals plans to open 100 new c-stores
The company will convert the 20 locations it currently controls through land ownership into its new Nashco banner and acquire 80 additional sites.
By Brett Dworski • June 16, 2026 -
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Couche-Tard appoints former CrossAmerica CEO as SVP in North America
In a newly created role, Gerardo Valencia Trujillo leads Circle K’s merchandise supply chain operations and oversees operational excellence for the retailer’s c-stores and car washes.
By Brett Dworski • June 15, 2026 -
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InConvenience expands digital footprint
The retailer has added first- and third-party delivery capabilities and selected a loyalty provider.
By Jessica Loder • June 12, 2026 -
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Convenience Confidential: BP’s latest exec exits raise questions about its c-store strategy
Greg Franks’ and Derek Gaskins’ looming departures suggest big changes may be underway within the oil giant’s c-store business, including potentially shifting away from company-operated sites.
By Brett Dworski • June 12, 2026 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: Casey’s wraps up its 3-year plan
The retailer wanted to open hundreds of stores, increase operational efficiency and become even more of a food destination. How did it do?
By Jessica Loder • June 12, 2026 -
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Onvo hires new foodservice director
Ben Lucky takes over the Pennsylvania retailer’s program that features its proprietary Food on the Fly lineup, which it launched in 2024.
By Jessica Loder • Updated June 11, 2026 -
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BP’s Franks, Gaskins to exit amid reorganization
The departures of two of the oil giant’s highest-ranking c-store executives indicate significant changes are ahead for the company’s convenience retail business.
By Brett Dworski • June 10, 2026
