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  • Murphy USA
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    Murphy USA nabs former Sweetgreen exec to spearhead asset development

    During his time as chief development officer for the restaurant chain, Jim McPhail led site selection, lease administration and construction and facilities management.

    By • Feb. 6, 2025
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    Murphy USA focusing more on new builds after ‘disappointing’ 2024

    The retailer said some construction fell behind schedule last year, hurting merchandise and fuel sales.

    By • Feb. 6, 2025
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    Minuteman Food Mart taps Thorntons director to lead c-store operations

    Ed Bitondo will lead the “strategic and operational direction” for Minuteman’s retail division, which includes more than 60 stores across the Carolinas.

    By • Feb. 6, 2025
  • BP
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    7 notable c-store executive changes from January

    BP and 7-Eleven top the list of monthly leadership shifts, while Parker’s Kitchen confirmed CEO succession plans.

    By • Feb. 5, 2025
  • Mountain Express
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    Blue Owl and one of its top executives to pay $15M in Mountain Express bankruptcy

    Both parties were accused of breaching their fiduciary duties, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy and fraudulent transfers relating to the retailer’s demise.

    By • Feb. 4, 2025
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    Yesway to sell all of its c-stores in Iowa and Kansas

    The retailer’s looming exit from the two Midwestern states this year comes as it continues to focus on growing the Allsup’s banner in the Southwest.

    By • Feb. 4, 2025
  • A photo of a rack of snacks inside a store, including popcorn, chips and candy. A sign above the snacks says "Shelee's Travel Center grab and go."
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    California travel center chain opens grab-and-go arena stores

    Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms, California, added five Shelee's Travel Center Grab & Go locations to its retail lineup.

    By • Feb. 4, 2025
  • A photo of a box of chicken nuggets, potatoes and biscuits. On the front of the box, in white text on blue, it says "enough Cajun spices to make it interesting. Not enough to make it hurt." There is also a glass bowl of dipping sauce and a blue and white napkin on the white table next to the box.
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    Krispy Krunchy Chicken adds nuggets

    The c-store-focused fried-chicken concept recently unveiled its latest menu addition, which is made of whole-muscle white meat.

    By • Feb. 4, 2025
  • Circle K
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    Circle K franchisee waited 7 months to inform employees of data breach, lawsuit says

    Although Gas Express notified individuals of the attack in January, a lawsuit filed last week says the company discovered the breach in May 2024.

    By • Feb. 3, 2025
  • A person sits at a desk with an open laptop in front of them. Their head is hidden by smoke and the hand is holding a vaping device.
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    US to halt imports, sale of Njoy Ace products

    The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that the Altria-owned company’s vaping devices violate four of Juul’s patents. The ruling takes effect March 31.

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
  • ExtraMile
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    Gulf Coast energy company to open its first c-stores in 2025

    Vexxil Energy’s retail stores will operate under the ExtraMile banner, with the first location expected to open in the fall.

    By • Jan. 30, 2025
  • Kum & Go
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    Maverik begins Kum & Go rebrands in Arkansas

    At least three stores in the northwest part of the state have been rebranded, while at least 13 others in that region will take on Maverik’s banner by early March.

    By • Jan. 30, 2025
  • 7-Eleven
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    What’s ahead for c-stores in 2025?

    With economic conditions still tight and the political landscape uncertain, retailers will be focused on improving amenities to get people into their stores.

    By • Jan. 29, 2025
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    Fueling Up: 3 big questions for the c-store industry in 2025

    It’s impossible to ignore how the industry may react to President Trump’s EV stance, whether 7-Eleven can become known for its food and who’s next on the M&A chopping block.

    By • Jan. 28, 2025
  • A Whatburger storefront. A sign outside reads, "Whataburger".
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    Love’s will open its first Whataburger in 2025

    The Texas burger chain will bring its patties and fries to a Love’s travel center in San Antonio, Texas, in late summer or early fall.

    By • Jan. 27, 2025
  • BP
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    BP names new head of digital

    After four years as director of consumer loyalty for the U.S., Joseph Fumo will lead digital across banners like Thorntons and TravelCenters of America.

    By • Jan. 24, 2025
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    Circle K’s largest US franchisee hit by data breach

    Gas Express, which operates about 160 locations, reported that some names, social security numbers and driver’s license numbers in its system were compromised.

    By • Jan. 24, 2025
  • An Amazon Go retail store is seen at the Amazon.com Inc. headquarters.
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    Another Amazon Go will close next month

    The retailer will shutter its c-store in Woodland Hills, California, on Feb. 26. Its total store count has decreased by about 50% since early 2023.

    By • Jan. 23, 2025
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    Love’s to open or remodel 70 travel centers in 2025

    In a media conference on Wednesday, President Shane Wharton said the Oklahoma retailer will debut 20 new locations in addition to 50 refreshed sites.

    By • Jan. 23, 2025
  • A photo showing the exterior of a convenience store. The fuel canopies, gs pumps and a sign on the store all say "The Store."
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    How small c-stores can survive

    As consolidation drives more independents out of business, smaller retailers need to stand out and connect with their communities, experts say.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
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    Global Partners, Enmarket food gurus joining competitors

    C-store veterans Jason Cooper and Ryan Krebs are leaving their posts to lead food programs at EG America and Sprint Mart, respectively.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
  • Murphy USA
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    Inside one of Murphy USA’s newly designed c-stores

    C-Store Dive visited a location outside of El Paso, Texas, that’s part of the company’s two-year-old redesign program for its 2,800-square-foot sites.

    By • Jan. 21, 2025
  • A photo of the exterior of a travel stop. Signs on the front wall of the gray and red building say "Pilot," Welcome," "Subway" and "Cinnabon."
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    Pilot opens its largest store yet

    The travel stop company plans to use the Tennessee location as “a blueprint for store designs in the future,” said VP of Operations Jim Rose.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: The impact of executives

    Parker’s Kitchen, Amazon Go and Krispy Krunchy Chicken all shared current or upcoming leadership changes recently.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
  • QuikTrip
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    QuikTrip co-founder dies at 93

    Burt Holmes co-founded the Oklahoma-based retailer in 1958. It’s since grown into one of the largest c-store chains in the U.S.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025