7-Eleven CEO to retire

Joseph DePinto, who has led the company since 2005, will step down at the end of the year. 7-Eleven’s president and COO will be interim co-CEOs until a permanent replacement is found.

By Jessica Loder • Updated 20 hours ago

BP pledges faster cost-cutting with new CEO. Could its US c-stores end up on the chopping block?

The oil giant’s new leader will take the reins in April. Given the events of the past year, it’s possible that TA, Thorntons and other sites might go up for sale.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 19, 2025

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J&J Snack Foods to close 3 manufacturing sites in business revamp

The Icee maker expects to accrue $20 million in annualized savings from a transformation plan aimed at simplifying production and optimizing distribution.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 19, 2025

Arko plans to take its wholesale business public

The c-store retailer has filed for an IPO for the newly formed company, which will operate separately from its retail business.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 19, 2025

Loop Neighborhood Market launches retail media network

The platform, LoopMedia Connect, aims to help brands reach customers through the retailer’s loyalty app, in-store radio and other digital channels.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 18, 2025

BP names fourth CEO since 2020

Oil industry veteran Meg O’Neill will assume the top role next April in a move aimed at accelerating BP’s profitability goals, the board of directors said late Wednesday evening.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 18, 2025

Dover Fueling Solutions launches retail media network

4CourtMedia will feed ads to fuel pumps across a variety of company sizes, from large chains to independents.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 18, 2025

How accurate were our 2025 c-store predictions? Here are our honest grades.

We expected new technology, loyalty strategies and an incoming presidential administration to make waves in the industry. While our overall grades were good, a few estimations were off base.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 17, 2025

RaceTrac grows supply agreement with Core-Mark

All of the retailer’s stores will now be serviced by the Performance Food Group division, augmenting RaceTrac’s own expanded distribution network.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 17, 2025

Fueling Up: How foodservice and QSRs can reshape c-store labor in 2026

Hiring and retaining good workers has become an intractable challenge for the industry. Building first-class food programs could help retailers finally break through.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 16, 2025

Minuteman hires private label specialist as VP of ops, merchandising and marketing

Thomas Becker has spent much of his career developing store brand products for retailers like Circle K, Ahold Delhaize and OfficeMax.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 16, 2025

Altria names new CEO

Sal Mancuso will succeed Billy Gifford, who is retiring in May 2026, atop the tobacco company.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 15, 2025

The top 6 c-store CEO appointments of 2025

Leadership changes among international companies with major U.S. growth plans like Seven & i and FEMSA led this year’s slate of chief executive shifts.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 15, 2025

3 Big Numbers: Consumer spending shifts

A good rewards program and store experience are increasingly not enough to attract and retain shoppers, according to an Upside report.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 12, 2025

Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey to leave top post after 9 years

The executive, who steered the iconic brand through waning consumer interest in sugary drinks and added more than 10 billion-dollar brands, will be replaced by COO Henrique Braun. 

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 11, 2025

Fresh Stop taps Weigel’s vet to spearhead foodservice and operations

Ryan Blevins will play a “key role in shaping Fresh Stop’s culinary vision and developing programs that drive traffic and strengthen brand loyalty,” the retailer said.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 11, 2025

Murphy USA unveils new fuel cards

The retailer is targeting smaller and newer companies with a pair of fuel cards that are easier to qualify for than traditional ones.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 11, 2025

Casey’s to begin CEFCO rebrands ‘in earnest,’ CEO says

After spending the past year evaluating the 198-store chain it bought in 2024, the Iowa retailer will start its $150 million conversion efforts as it aims to improve CEFCO’s margins.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 10, 2025

7-Eleven to pay $4.5M in FTC suit

The settlement stems from the purchase of a store in St. Petersburg, Florida, that violated a consent order signed in 2018.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 10, 2025

Cubby’s to roll out new store design this month

The Nebraska-based retailer is remodeling its store in Bennington with a fresh floor plan and expanded space for food and beverages.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 8, 2025

7-Eleven dismisses senior director of fresh food development

Benjamin Lucky, who joined the retailer 14 months ago, said that his termination was part of 7-Eleven taking “a different direction.”

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 8, 2025

C-stores share top tactics to cut costs, increase profits

Making better use of data can cut waste while foodservice is a key driver of growth for many retailers, according to a survey from Dover Fueling Solutions and NACS.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 4, 2025

Maverik hires chief of staff

Jaclyn Avrit will oversee special projects, coordinate company-wide initiatives and manage agendas, presentations and other materials for executive leadership.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 4, 2025

Yesway hires 7-Eleven category vet as VP of merchandising

Chuck Sanders will oversee the company’s category management, assortment optimization, vendor partnerships, pricing and more.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 3, 2025

Fresh Stop COO departs

Scott Burchfield recently left the c-store retailer “to pursue other interests,” and company president Matt Pickelsimer will assume his duties.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 3, 2025