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 11 hours ago

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

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Buc-ee’s breaks ground in North Carolina

The site, Buc-ee’s first in the Tar Heel state, sits along Interstate 40 in Mebane and is expected to open in 2028.

By Jessica Loder • June 10, 2026

BP reshapes organizational structure amid years-long portfolio review

The company will split into upstream and downstream segments, replacing the current three-part structure that also includes a “customers and products” arm.

By Brett Dworski • June 10, 2026

Dash In debuts in North Carolina

The Maryland-based retailer held a grand opening for its store in Concord, capping off a years-long plan to expand into the region.

By Jessica Loder • June 9, 2026

How buying groups help independent c-stores compete with major chains

SAASOA’s Jigar Patel discusses pooled purchasing, food service programs and the challenges of driving compliance across thousands of independent stores.

By Michael Brady • June 8, 2026

RaceTrac’s upcoming c-store near Atlanta headquarters will feature a Potbelly

This appears to be RaceTrac’s first confirmed location with a Potbelly on site since the retailer acquired the sandwich chain last year.

By Brett Dworski • June 8, 2026

Former Pilot President Brad Anderson named CEO of auto repair chain

Anderson’s exit from the retailer came unexpectedly last month. Pilot announced former Senior Vice President Of Food And Beverage Sean Marrero as his successor.

By Brett Dworski • June 5, 2026

3 Big Numbers: Yesway’s hot start as a public company

The company saw more than $30 million in net income, up from a loss in Q1 2025, and reported strong fuel results despite broader retail headwinds.

By Jessica Loder • June 5, 2026

Costco’s digital personalization effort drives $500M in digital sales

Personalized product recommendation carousels drive three times higher digital conversion rates than usual, CFO Gary Millerchip said.

By Bryan Wassel • June 4, 2026

Fueling Up: What 7-Eleven’s CEO search says about its future

With each passing month without a new chief executive, the search becomes less about filling a vacancy and more about charting 7-Eleven’s future.

By Brett Dworski • June 4, 2026

Parker’s marketing VP departs for NexChapter

Darrin Samaha brings more than a decade of c-store experience to the advisory firm. 

By Jessica Loder • June 3, 2026

Dollar General sales soar as customers trade down at ‘accelerated’ rate

The discount retailer’s Q1 sales jumped 3.4% as rural shoppers see an outsized impact from increased gas prices.

By Dani James • June 3, 2026

Yesway moving into Arizona

The Texas-based retailer is planning six to eight new stores this year and about 26 in 2027, with the Southwestern state seeing much of that growth.

By Jessica Loder • June 2, 2026

How 5 super regional c-store chains are reshaping the competitive landscape

Companies like Wawa, QuikTrip and Sheetz are pushing aggressively into new states and challenging incumbent players both small and large.

By Jeff Wells • June 2, 2026

CEO departures lead May exec changes

7-Eleven lost more executives as part of a reorganization, Cumberland Farms named a CIO and LV Petroleum continued its leadership update.

By Jessica Loder • June 1, 2026

Dolly Parton’s travel center to open in late June

The Cornersville, Tennessee-based location will be “the first of many” and puts dining services at the center of its operations.

By Brett Dworski • June 1, 2026

Stinker Stores overhauls C-suite following CEO’s departure

Chair and owner Nancy Jones is now CEO, and the retailer has also appointed a new chief operating officer, chief technology officer and chief experience officer.

By Brett Dworski • Updated May 29, 2026

Prepared food surge in c-stores brings packaging innovations

As convenience stores offer more fresh food, their packaging needs shift. Packaging companies are exploring forms that maintain food quality, offer versatility and minimize storage space.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 29, 2026

Cumberland Farms taps Murphy USA tech chief as new CIO

Michael Verdesca has held technology-focused leadership positions across convenience retail and restaurants for the past two decades.

By Brett Dworski • May 29, 2026

3 Big Numbers: Cumberland Farms spotlights progress on major initiatives

The recently renamed retailer shared updates on its financial situation, its revamped loyalty program and three pending M&A moves.

By Jessica Loder • May 29, 2026

7-Eleven fully integrates 204 Stripes stores

The locations, which the retailer bought in 2024 for $1 billion, now have 7-Eleven’s loyalty and technology platforms, and received renovations and upgraded foodservice and fuel offerings.

By Brett Dworski • May 28, 2026

Former Seven & i CEO dies at 93

Toshifumi Suzuki, who had been serving as an honorary advisor of the company, passed away on May 18 from heart failure, the company announced.

By Jessica Loder • May 27, 2026

Stewart’s allocates $55M for c-store growth through 2026

The retailer is building new stores in several areas of New York and remodeling at least 15 older and smaller sites to feature enhanced food and beverage offerings.

By Brett Dworski • May 27, 2026

Stinker Stores CEO is stepping down

Nate Brazier, who assumed leadership of the retailer in 2024, said he is taking time to focus on his family “and reflect on what’s next.”

By Brett Dworski • Updated May 26, 2026