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Retrieved from Phillips 66.
Phillips 66 to sell 970 European retail sites for $1.6B
About 840 of the sites operate under Phillips 66’s Jet fueling brand. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
By Brett Dworski • May 16, 2025 -
Retrieved from Kent Companies.
Column3 Big Numbers: Taking a closer look at new store designs
Arko has begun work on the first of its new food-focused stores, while Kent Kwik and Murphy already have sites up and running.
By Jessica Loder • May 16, 2025 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart CEO: ‘Higher tariffs will result in higher prices’
The big-box retailer vows to keep those prices as low as possible and is leaning into relationships with vendors to respond to a fluctuating market.
By Kaarin Moore • May 15, 2025 -
Retrieved from millwoodmarket.com.
Small New York c-store chain plans Virginia debut
Millwood Market is opening its third overall location in Manassas, nearly 300 miles from its first two sites.
By Jessica Loder • May 15, 2025 -
Retrieved from 7-Eleven.
7-Eleven names new VP of center store operations
Sembe Cole will oversee categories including snacks, candy and packaged foods across over 12,500 of the chain's locations.
By Brett Dworski • May 15, 2025 -
Retrieved from Kent Companies.
Kent Companies rolling out food-focused c-store format
Locations feature a made-to-order kitchen, a drive-thru, a beer and ice cave, two-bay car washes and a dog wash.
By Brett Dworski • May 14, 2025 -
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Maverik opens first c-store in Michigan
The retailer debuted in the state last week in the city of Wyoming, about 7 miles south of Grand Rapids.
By Brett Dworski • May 13, 2025 -
Retrieved from GetGo.
How c-stores can mitigate food price hikes
As economic uncertainty lingers, retailers need to make smart choices about where to trim costs and how to raise prices without alienating customers, experts say.
By Christine Blank • May 13, 2025 -
Retrieved from NACS.
Arko begins building food-focused stores, will debut new foodservice program
The convenience retailer is investing between $700,000 and $1.1 million into each new location and intends to finish all seven pilot sites by the end of 2025.
By Brett Dworski • May 9, 2025 -
Retrieved from https://www.schmitzservices.com/
Column3 Big Numbers: Examining Sunoco’s push for Parkland
After the announced acquisition and each company’s quarterly earnings, we’re looking at the deal price, the c-stores involved and difficulties for Parkland’s U.S. operations.
By Jessica Loder • May 9, 2025 -
Retrieved from CrossAmerica Partners.
CrossAmerica sees strong merchandise sales as it approaches 400 c-stores
The Pennsylvania retailer has become one of the fastest-growing c-store operators over the past year as it continues to convert dealer sites to company-owned locations.
By Brett Dworski • May 9, 2025 -
Brett Dworski/C-Store Dive
Murphy USA’s new store design was the star of Q1
These locations, which are double the size of Murphy’s traditional sites, boast 40% higher merchandise margins and 20% more fuel gallons sold.
By Brett Dworski • May 9, 2025 -
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Sunoco to terminate Parkland’s executive officers once deal closes
Following the $9 billion acquisition, Sunoco will form a new public company and let any remaining execs from the Canadian retailer go.
By Brett Dworski • May 8, 2025 -
Courtesy of Minuteman Food Mart
Minuteman unveils redesigned app
Alongside the refreshed app, the North Carolina-based c-store retailer rolled out a new brand icon that will be used in-store and digitally.
By Jessica Loder • May 8, 2025 -
Retrieved from Shell.
Shell USA names new president
Colette Hirstius is set to succeed Gretchen Watkins, who will step down on July 31 after holding the position for the past seven years.
By Brett Dworski • May 7, 2025 -
Retrieved from Parkland.
9 notable c-store executive changes from April
Moves during this busy month included CEO shifts from Parkland and EG Group, Couche-Tard naming a new food exec and GetGo's president departing.
By Jessica Loder • May 7, 2025 -
Courtesy of Parkland Corporation
3 questions about Parkland’s sale to Sunoco
The Canadian retailer agreed to sell its business for $9 billion. But several concerns remain over its future, including how its c-stores will navigate — or survive — the deal.
By Brett Dworski • May 6, 2025 -
Jessica Loder/C-Store Dive
Love’s names first chief marketing officer
Patrick McLean previously served as CMO of Walgreens and TD Bank.
By Jessica Loder • May 6, 2025 -
Permission granted by Parkland
Sunoco to acquire Parkland for $9.1B
The deal is a “compelling outcome” for Parkland’s shareholders, who are set to vote on the company’s future next month after years of demands for change, Executive Chairman Michael Jennings said.
By Brett Dworski • May 5, 2025 -
Courtesy of EG Group
EG Group’s new CEO appointed top executive in the US
Russell Colaco will replace John Carey, who had led EG America since late 2023. This marks the first time the U.K.-based company will operate completely under one leader.
By Brett Dworski • May 2, 2025 -
Retrieved from BP.
BP’s head of strategy to depart amid retreat from low-carbon goal
The oil giant will not replace Giulia Chierchia, who has spearheaded its carbon net-zero mission — an initiative that BP is abandoning — since 2020.
By Brett Dworski • May 2, 2025 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
7-Eleven teams with Live Nation for nostalgic music festival activations
The chain is the first presenting sponsor of the pop-punk-focused When We Were Young as it works to connect with consumers around culture.
By Chris Kelly • May 2, 2025 -
Retrieved from EG America.
Q&AWith new faces at the helm, EG America is ready for takeoff
The retailer has overhauled its executive team over the past year as part of a goal to unify its many c-store banners. C-Store Dive spoke with its CEO and COO about these changes and what’s ahead.
By Brett Dworski • April 30, 2025 -
Retrieved from Couche-Tard.
Circle K taps McLane for third-party logistics
The distributor will operate three dedicated sites in the Midwest to support 1,600 Alimentation Couche-Tard stores in 14 states.
By Jessica Loder • April 30, 2025 -
Retrieved from International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
Applegreen names US chief transformation officer
Anil Rao, who hails from leisure park operator Palace Entertainment, joins the retailer less than two months after the departure of its U.S. president.
By Brett Dworski • April 30, 2025
