Goodbye, EG Group. Hello, Cumberland Farms.

In a shift that highlights its U.S. focus, the global retailer has adopted the name and branding of the chain it bought in 2019.

By Brett Dworski • March 13, 2026

3 Big Numbers: Casey’s multi-pronged growth plan

The Iowa-based retailer continues to build new stores, expand its footprint and grow its rewards program alongside its foodservice focus.

By Jessica Loder • March 13, 2026

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3 c-stores taking car washes to the next level

From stand-alone spin-off brands to in-tunnel entertainment, operators are turning the wash bay into a loyalty driver.

By Michael Brady • March 12, 2026

Arko boosts personalization with latest app refresh

The new mobile experience is designed to make it easier for members to find personalized offers, earn and redeem loyalty points and use fuel discounts.

By Jessica Loder • March 12, 2026

Recapping Couche-Tard’s busy past few months

While a foodservice revamp has been a major focus in the last year, the company has also improved the tech at stores, tweaked its leadership structure and laid out expansion plans.

By Jessica Loder • March 11, 2026

QuickChek planning 8 NTIs in New York’s Capital region

The Murphy USA-owned banner is bringing its food-focused convenience stores to the Albany area, 90 miles north of its existing footprint in the state.

By Jessica Loder • March 10, 2026

Major c-store REIT names new chief investment officer

Getty Realty Corp., a REIT with over 700 c-stores in its portfolio, has named a new investment head after the incumbent retired.

By Jessica Loder • March 10, 2026

Murphy USA modernizing site branding

The refreshed design, including an updated color scheme and a more modern look, will debut in the second half of 2026, CEO Mindy West said.

By Jessica Loder • March 5, 2026

How EG Group is betting big on the US

With the impending sale of its assets in France, the retailer is increasingly focused on growing in the states. But some pillars of its strategy remain up in the air.

By Brett Dworski • March 5, 2026

Rhodes promotes COO to president

Robert Cisneros, a former Procter & Gamble leader who joined Rhodes in late 2025, will oversee the daily operations at the company’s 33 c-stores across Illinois and Missouri.

By Brett Dworski • March 4, 2026

CrossAmerica Partners names new CEO

Current CFO Maura Topper has succeeded Charles Nifong, who is joining an affiliate that’s also controlled by founder and chairperson Joseph Topper.

By Brett Dworski • March 2, 2026

BrakeTime secures Little Caesars franchise agreement

Plans include two store-adjacent restaurants in Texas and a potential expansion to other states, according to vice president of food, dispensed beverage and QSR Rene Da Costa.

By Brett Dworski • March 2, 2026

7-Eleven, Couche-Tard, Casey’s departures lead February exec shifts

The industry also saw leadership changes from Murphy USA, Kent Companies and Chevron in response to reorganization or retirements.

By Jessica Loder • March 2, 2026

3 Big Numbers: Why NTIs from QuikTrip, Wawa and CU stand out

Here’s what’s notable about new builds from these retailers and what they represent in the ever-shifting U.S. convenience store landscape.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 27, 2026

Arko’s dealerization strategy starting to bear fruit, CEO says

The benefits have mainly impacted the retailer’s store operating expenses, which dropped nearly 16% during Q4 and over 13% for the full year, according to its latest earnings report.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 27, 2026

7-Eleven’s chief merchandising officer to depart

Jesus Delgado-Jenkins will retire by the end of February, according to an internal memo seen by C-Store Dive. He’ll be the third C-suite member to have left 7-Eleven since late 2025.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 26, 2026

Hundreds of Oxxo stores remain closed in Mexico amid violence

The CEO of parent company FEMSA said Wednesday that he expects the 300 shuttered stores to reopen “in a week or so.”

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 26, 2026

Sinclair Oil’s CEO steps away as company pursues major joint venture

The fuel distributor’s leader is taking a leave of absence for undisclosed reasons. His departure comes as the company opens 30 new c-stores with UPOP Holdings.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 25, 2026

Pilot taps RaceTrac vet as compliance VP

Angela Pimental, who has decades of experience in the c-store industry, takes over as vice president of regulatory affairs and compliance.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 25, 2026

GPM brings food-focused c-store concept to Kentucky

The Fas Craves is inside a newly remodeled Apple Market that reopened on Feb. 12. It’s the sixth c-store to feature GPM’s proprietary menu.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 24, 2026

VenHub is betting big on robotic c-stores. Is the industry ready to buy in?

The unmanned, AI-driven c-store chain’s CEO wants to sell and open hundreds of locations by early next year. But will retailers trust a format that’s so far failed to gain traction?

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 24, 2026

3 Big Numbers: A hot start for 2026 M&A

One retailer used an acquisition to move into a new state, an energy giant shared its growth plans and a major c-store advisory firm got a new home.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 20, 2026

Couche-Tard names Trey Powell SVP of US food and retail amid exec shake-up

The former head of merchandising’s promotion is one of three shifts the retailer is making atop its country leadership as part of a new growth strategy.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 19, 2026

Inside the 18-month reset reviving Couche-Tard’s US food business

After a hot start in 2020, Circle K’s Fresh Food, Fast program slowed. Executives are now fine-tuning the offering through operational improvements and menu updates to spark new growth.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 19, 2026

Chevron names new strategy chief among several exec changes

Kevin Lyon takes over the chief strategy officer role from Molly Laegeler, who has been named the company’s next president of supply and trading.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 19, 2026