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Amazonās store rollout stalls
The company plans to close some Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores, while CEO Andy Jassy said, during Thursday’s Q4 earnings call, that the expansion of Fresh stores is currently paused.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 3, 2023 -
Price-conscious customers focus on gas and loyalty offers, says NACS survey
Sixty percent more people said they’re looking for discounts, loyalty rewards and other financial incentives compared to four years ago, according to the report.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 3, 2023 -
Retrieved from Murphy USA website.
Murphy USA to build 500 more stores by 2033, CEO says
The company will also undertake a series of investments, including site redesigns and targeted advertising.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 3, 2023 -
Loveās partners with Daimler Truck on repair services
The agreement allows Freightliner drivers to use certain repair locations for warranty work, some emergency services and recalls.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 2, 2023 -
Standard AI to acquire Skip Checkout
The deal would create the first company to combine self-checkout and AI-powered autonomous checkout for retailers, according to the announcement.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 2, 2023 -
Retrieved from Sheetz press release.
Sheetz officially axing āsmile policyā following backlash
The retailer’s head of people and culture said the rule didn’t align with its goal of fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 2, 2023 -
Retrieved from GetGo website.
GetGo to open first new-build c-store with a drive-thru
Located in Mentor, Ohio, the site will feature the retailer’s made-to-order food program.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 1, 2023 -
Gopuff teams up with alcohol e-commerce company
The deal gives Drizly customers access to more BevMo! and Liquor Barn locations as alcohol sales increasingly shift toward e-commerce.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 1, 2023 -
Retrieved from SpartanNash press release.
Former 7-Eleven leader joins SpartanNash as VP of c-stores and fuel centers
Ryan Speakes will manage the grocer and distributor’s 37 fuel centers as it consolidates store banners.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 31, 2023 -
Retrieved from Cumberland Farms website.Deep Dive
How a sale of EG America could impact the c-store industry
If the U.K. retailer offloads its U.S. assets, as reports indicate, the result could be a further shift of power to the industry’s the top players, among other effects, experts say.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 31, 2023 -
Weigelās taps GSP to streamline marketing products
The partnership will provide the chain’s 73 locations with store-specific marketing materials and management.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 31, 2023 -
Retrieved from Maverik press release via NACS.
Maverik opens its 400th location
The new store, located in Magna, Utah, is just over 5,000 square feet and open 24/7.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 31, 2023 -
Retrieved from TA press release.
TravelCenters of America to deploy 1,000 EV charging ports by 2028
The stations will appear at more than 200 locations and will be run by manufacturer Electrify America.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 30, 2023 -
Yesway raises $190M for new stores
The funding, which the company says is earmarked for construction, comes a month after it withdrew plans for a $100 million IPO.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 30, 2023 -
Rutterās plans to grow its store footprint by 60% over the next five years
The ambitious expansion plan includes opening locations in new states Delaware and Virginia, and comes as the c-store company looks to spend $150 million on store renovations this year.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 27, 2023 -
Blarney Castle acquires fellow Michigan c-store chain, grocer
Alpena Oil’s 14 convenience store locations will expand the Bear Lake company’s presence in its home state.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 27, 2023 -
Retrieved from Sheetz website.
Sheetz reviewing dental hygiene policy following report
After Business Insider reported on a policy that bars the company’s locations from hiring people with visible dental issues, the retailer said it is taking another look at the practice.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 26, 2023 -
Dollar Tree names new CEO
Rick Dreiling, a former Dollar General CEO who also served as an executive at Safeway and Vons, will take over leadership of the discounter from Mike Witynski, who is leaving the company.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 25, 2023 -
Retrieved from Kwik Trip website.
Kwik Trip expanding to South Dakota in 2023
The Wisconsin-based retailer is embarking on its western-most expansion, which comes months after moving its furthest east to Michigan.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 25, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Hereās how c-stores are attempting to cure the labor bug in 2023
While increased pay continues to be a priority for employees, so are flexible scheduling and career growth opportunities, representatives from chains like Weigel's and Pilot Co. say.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 24, 2023 -
Retrieved from EG Group website.
EG Group considering selling U.S. retail assets, U.K. forecourts
Multiple reports over the past few days have stated that the c-store giant is looking to make a move in an effort to relieve billions in debt.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 24, 2023 -
Retrieved from Wawa website.
Wawa CEO outlines plans for new travel centers
The locations will be like the retailer’s regular stores but “on steroids,” Chris Gheysens told the Philadelphia Business Journal.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 23, 2023 -
Sponsored by Upside
Calculating capacity utilization for fuel retailers
How many gallons are you selling daily and how many could you be selling?
Jan. 23, 2023 -
Sponsored by Everest Ice and Water Systems
How store owners combat shrinkflation with convenience
Ice delivery services see supply chain issues and inflation, but a new model offers the solution.
Jan. 23, 2023 -
Activist investor pushing for 7-Eleven spinoff
Seven & i Holdings is under pressure from ValueAct, an investor that argues separating the c-store company would increase shareholder value by 80%.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 20, 2023