Operations


  • Casey's
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    Casey’s head of guest insights departs

    Carrie Stojack joined Casey’s in 2020 to lead the company’s guest research and analytics efforts. The guest insights team will continue reporting to SVP Brad Haga.

    By Feb. 17, 2026
  • 7-Eleven
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    Recapping the major moves reshaping 7-Eleven

    The world’s largest convenience retailer has seen significant changes in its leadership and made strides in store development as it navigates choppy economic waters.

    By Feb. 17, 2026
  • Couche-Tard
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    3 Big Numbers: Couche-Tard’s many facets of growth

    The Canadian retailer shared big expansion plans and key updates involving foodservice, fuel and M&A.

    By Feb. 13, 2026
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    Arko Petroleum goes public

    The retailer’s wholesale segment, which now operates separately from GPM Investments, raised about $200 million when it launched on the Nasdaq.

    By Feb. 13, 2026
  • Couche-Tard
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    Couche-Tard SVP of global food and marketing to step down

    Mette Uglebjerg will leave the retailer in May to become CEO of European health and beauty brand Matas Group.

    By Feb. 13, 2026
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    3 c-store retailers betting big on unusual promotions

    Here’s how ExtraMile, Sheetz and Yesway have turned to unconventional marketing methods to stand out from the competition.

    By Feb. 12, 2026
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    Couche-Tard to add 750 company-operated c-stores in next 5 years

    The sites will be a combination of NTIs and small acquisitions, and the first 100 new builds will be finished in 2026, executives told investors on Feb. 11.

    By Feb. 12, 2026
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    Sheetz to quadruple Michigan footprint

    The Pennsylvania-based retailer has plans to open 14 new locations across southeast Michigan in 2026, on top of the four it already has in the state.

    By Feb. 10, 2026
  • Kent Companies
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    Kent Companies reorganizes, hires president to focus on retail

    The move will separate the company’s retail operations from the rest of its businesses as it looks to navigate its continuing expansion.

    By Feb. 10, 2026
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    VenHub lands top BP c-store tech exec as EVP

    Tarang Sethia, known for his tech leadership at the energy giant as well as at 7-Eleven, will spearhead VenHub’s product vision and platform.

    By Feb. 10, 2026
  • Maverik
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    Maverik hires former Pilot VP as chief commercial officer

    Meghann Erhart is responsible for accelerating Maverik’s B2B growth, expanding strategic partnerships and shaping its commercial roadmap.

    By Updated Feb. 10, 2026
  • Murphy USA
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    ‘Innovate and challenge the status quo’: Inside Murphy USA’s cultural revamp

    The retailer’s new CEO, Mindy West, said she wants its core banner to be more nimble and collaborative and its East Coast sister chain, QuickChek, to refocus on the fundamentals.

    By Feb. 9, 2026
  • Murphy USA
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    Murphy USA reshapes executive team as new CEO charts cultural shift

    The retailer has appointed new senior vice presidents across its strategy, merchandising and fuels businesses while tweaking the duties for some of its existing leaders.

    By Updated Feb. 6, 2026
  • 7-Eleven
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    7-Eleven’s SVP of corporate operations Tony Harris steps down

    Harris left on Feb. 1, according to an internal memo seen by C-Store Dive. He had supported the growth and profitability of 7-Eleven’s company-owned c-stores in the U.S. and Canada.

    By Feb. 5, 2026
  • Love's
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    ‘We have to play offense’ in 2026, Love’s president says

    Despite economic headwinds, the travel center chain has significant plans to grow its network and food and tech operations this year, Shane Wharton said.

    By Feb. 5, 2026
  • Dash In, Wills Group
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    Wills Group CEO assumes chairman duties as Dash In expansion continues

    The change comes as the Wills Group continues its growth spree, highlighted by building new convenience stores in both current and new markets.

    By Feb. 4, 2026
  • h&s
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    H&S Energy names new operations VP

    Fidaa Mohrez earned the promotion after nearly a decade with the fast-growing retailer.

    By Feb. 4, 2026
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    Fueling Up: Who will be 7-Eleven’s next CEO? Here are 9 names to watch.

    The next chief executive will lead 7-Eleven into a major new growth phase and help the company overcome its profitability struggles in the U.S.

    By Feb. 3, 2026
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    3 new CEOs lead January exec shifts

    The industry mourned the loss of two former top execs, while retailers made changes in major foodservice, marketing, tech and operations roles.

    By Feb. 2, 2026
  • Holiday Oil
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    Holiday Oil makes slate of exec moves, led by new CEO

    The growth-focused retailer named a new president and brought on other leaders with experience at competitors like Circle K and Pilot.

    By Jan. 30, 2026
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    H&S Energy’s longtime CFO to resign

    Moe Haris, who has been with the West Coast retailer for nearly three decades, will step down at the end of this week.

    By Jan. 29, 2026
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    Oxxo USA names new CEO to drive US expansion

    Jaime Longoria has taken over the duties previously handled by managing director Hal Adams. Meanwhile, Oxxo Mexico has also appointed a new chief operating officer.

    By Jan. 29, 2026
  • Amazon Go first store
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    Amazon Go’s demise exposes a hard truth: Fuel-less c-stores aren’t working

    The tech giant blamed a lack of differentiation, but the end of its c-store chain underscores that fuel-free locations are struggling to turn a profit.

    By Jan. 28, 2026
  • An Amazon Go retail store is seen at the Amazon.com Inc. headquarters.
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    Amazon Go is shutting down

    The tech-forward format that took the industry by storm when it launched in 2018 will soon close down along with all Amazon Fresh grocery stores.

    By Jan. 27, 2026
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    Do cannabis products still have a future in convenience stores?

    Demand is still growing as some retailers test the category, but recent legislation could mean it’s just too risky for many operators.

    By Michael Brady • Jan. 26, 2026