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    Pilot COO appointed president of retail

    Brad Anderson’s promotion comes as the travel center chain moves its brand, marketing and consumer insights team under its retail division.

    By • July 17, 2025
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    Maverik beginning Kum & Go rebrands in Iowa and Nebraska

    The change in Iowa is significant since the Hawkeye State has been Kum & Go’s headquarters and largest market since the company was founded in 1959.

    By • July 17, 2025
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  • A screenshot of a website. The logo at the top says RaceWay and text below says "Welcome. 1250 points. Complete your profile to receive 1250 points. Let us get to know you to receive points towards cents off your next visit." as well as an area for age verification, an area where points can be redeemed and a banner saying "Exciting times ahead! RaceWay Rewards is arriving soon at your local store.
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    RaceWay debuts rewards program

    The program will allow customers to earn points on fuel purchases, redeem those for rewards and receive exclusive in-store deals.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    Former Mountain Express CFOs say retailer’s sale-leaseback strategy reflected a Ponzi scheme

    Gains made from these transactions were used to repay company debts and never resulted in overall financial growth, the two past execs told regulators.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    What’s behind Buc-ee’s brand-building masterclass?

    The supersized c-store brand spent years honing its appeal before expanding nationwide. A trip to a newly opened store in Virginia showcases its wide-ranging allure.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    Buc-ee’s eyeing first Idaho site

    The popular retailer is in the early stages of planning a travel center in Meridian, which would mark its westernmost location to date.

    By • July 15, 2025
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    5 big c-store industry questions for the rest of 2025

    From big acquisitions and proposals to longer-term trends that touch all parts of the industry, here are the storylines to watch.

    By , • July 14, 2025
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    7-Eleven facing shrinking foot traffic

    Store visits have been declining for several quarters, but Seven & i is banking on more QSRs on-site to help turn things around.

    By • July 14, 2025
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    Convenience stores look to modernize, minus the complexity

    Edge computing has emerged as a solution for modernizing C-stores without the burden of constant upgrades.

    July 14, 2025
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    Adding convenience: How C Stores can add customers by blending tech and in-person experiences

    Younger generations don’t distinguish between digital and physical shopping, and neither should convenience store brands.

    July 14, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: How is 7-Eleven’s turnaround going?

    Seven & i’s North American arm saw boosts in operating income and delivery sales while making progress on several initiatives during Q1.

    By • July 11, 2025
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    Wawa debuts new credit card

    The Mastercard includes savings of 50 cents per gallon at Wawa fuel pumps as a statement credit for the first 30 days, plus 5 cents per gallon savings moving forward.

    By • July 11, 2025
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    Dash In names its first CMO

    Matt Simon brings over two decades of retail food and CPG experience to the Maryland-based convenience retailer.

    By • July 10, 2025
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    EG Group appoints new CFO

    Mark Segal replaces Russell Colaco, who became EG Group’s CEO in April.

    By • July 10, 2025
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    BP dismissing head of US c-store loyalty

    Jack Benoff led the company’s digital experience across thousands of c-stores and spearheaded the development of its Earnify loyalty program.

    By • July 8, 2025
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    United Dairy Farmers names new CFO

    Justin Jefferson takes over the job from Darryl Neltner, who retired at the end of May but is staying on with the company to facilitate the transition.

    By • July 8, 2025
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    Fueling Up: What’s slowing Yesway down?

    The retailer has barely grown its c-store network since axing its IPO plans in late 2022 and has faced a series of challenges that may define its future.

    By • July 7, 2025
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    New leaders at Refuel, Stewart’s top c-store exec changes in June

    Fresh Stop also got a new CFO, Love’s added its first chief technology officer and Nouria made a change in its IT department, among other moves.

    By • July 7, 2025
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    Par Mar Oil cutting corporate staffers across several departments

    The Ohio-based c-store retailer has laid off numerous team members this summer as part of a string of job cuts over the past year.

    By • July 2, 2025
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    Canned food maker Del Monte declares bankruptcy, seeks buyer

    The 139-year-old company said it is facing pressure from “a dynamic macroeconomic environment,” with a sale the most effective way to turn around its business.

    By Christopher Doering • July 2, 2025
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    NATSO names RaceTrac veteran as CEO

    Max McBrayer Jr. stepped into the top spot July 1, replacing interim CEO Darren Boyd Schulte, who has led the truck stop and fueling organization since January.

    By • July 2, 2025
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    MAPCO to enter 3 new states

    Majors Management will rebrand 35 newly acquired Circle K sites across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania to the MAPCO banner in the coming months.

    By • July 1, 2025
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    Couche-Tard closes $1.6B GetGo acquisition

    The Canadian retailer officially adds 270 c-stores across five states to its network of over 7,000 U.S. locations.

    By • July 1, 2025
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    Inside Arko’s new food-focused c-store

    The location features Arko’s latest foodservice program, Fas Craves, which includes crispy chicken biscuits, potato wedges, mozzarella sticks, jumbo chicken wings and more.

    By • June 30, 2025
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    The Road Ahead: The future of convenience still runs on gas

    Reports of liquid fuel’s death have been greatly exaggerated. While c-stores still need to innovate, they shouldn’t be afraid of their roots, write Frank Beard and Brandon Lawrence.

    By Frank Beard and Brandon Lawrence • June 30, 2025