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Seven & i proposes new board chairs as Couche-Tard decision looms
7-Eleven’s parent company has pitched for a new executive chairperson, board chairman, and four directors who are all from outside of the company.
By Brett Dworski • April 18, 2025 -
Screenshot of Wawa grand opening video
Wawa closing 2 more c-stores in Philadelphia
As the retailer continues its ambitious expansion plan around the U.S., it has shuttered numerous locations in its backyard, including some for crime concerns.
By Brett Dworski • April 16, 2025 -
Column
The Road Ahead: What’s behind the rise of super regional c-stores?
If Sheetz, Wawa or QuikTrip suddenly drop 30 locations into a new market, it fundamentally changes consumer behavior and competitive dynamics, columnist Frank Beard writes.
By Frank Beard • April 16, 2025 -
Retrieved from Parkland.
Parkland CEO to resign
Bob Espey, who has led the c-store retailer since 2011, will step down by the end of 2025, concluding years of shareholder demands for his departure.
By Brett Dworski • April 16, 2025 -
BP searching for next board leader
Current Chair Helge Lund announced plans to depart, likely in 2026, kicking off a succession process for the role.
By Jessica Loder • April 16, 2025 -
7-Eleven to open 1,300 new stores through 2030
The retailer also expects to roughly double the number of stores that include a QSR, from 1,080 to 2,100, as it gears up for a 2026 IPO.
By Jessica Loder • April 15, 2025 -
Wawa holding grand openings in 2 new states
The Pennsylvania-based retailer will hold a ribbon cutting in Liberty Township, Ohio, this week and in Dalesville, Indiana, in May.
By Jessica Loder • April 15, 2025 -
Why Seven & i is taking 7-Eleven public
The move would let 7-Eleven control its own finances and dictate its M&A priorities while unlocking its “intrinsic value,” company leaders said last week.
By Jessica Loder • April 14, 2025 -
Global Partners taps Pilot exec as chief legal officer
Kristin Seabrook will take over at the start of next year, with incumbent Sean Geary set to take on an advisory role.
By Brett Dworski • April 11, 2025 -
Retrieved from NACS.
Smoker Friendly names head of operations
Tom Allen will oversee day-to-day functions of the fuel and tobacco retailer, which has 341 locations across 13 states.
By Brett Dworski • April 10, 2025 -
Retrieved from Kwik Trip website.
Kwik Trip to open first North Dakota c-store in November
The Wisconsin-based retailer will break ground on two locations in Fargo in June, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.
By Brett Dworski • April 10, 2025 -
Seven & i, Couche-Tard make ‘no meaningful progress’ on antitrust concerns
While the parent companies of 7-Eleven and Circle K remain in talks, the divestment package in the U.S. remains a significant hurdle.
By Jessica Loder • April 10, 2025 -
Wawa plans 60-store Virginia expansion
The retailer’s growth is focused on the western half of the state, with groundbreakings in Staunton and Lynchburg earlier this month.
By Jessica Loder • April 9, 2025 -
Seven & i’s full-year operating income falls by over 20%
In the U.S., 7-Eleven’s same-store sales fell by 2.7% and are expected to contract by another 1.5% in fiscal 2025, the company said on Wednesday.
By Jessica Loder • April 9, 2025 -
Tariffs are the latest test of beleaguered US consumers
Before the expansive levies were announced, spending power was already weakened by high prices and rising debt, among other forces, analysts say.
By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2025 -
Parkland’s largest shareholder looks to oust CEO
Simpson Oil nominated nine independent directors to Parkland’s board in an attempt to unseat the company’s longtime chief, Bob Espey.
By Jessica Loder • April 8, 2025 -
Retrieved from Sunshine press release.
Chevron to cut 20% of global workforce by end of 2026
The job cuts, which are estimated to impact roughly 9,000 employees, mirror staff reductions planned by rival BP to trim costs and boost efficiency.
By Brett Dworski • April 7, 2025 -
Column
3 Big Numbers: How new tech is paving the way for c-stores
RaceTrac slashed the number of out-of-service pumps, TXB aims to nearly double its store count and Jacksons plans EV charging in two opposite situations.
By Jessica Loder • April 4, 2025 -
Retrieved from Fresh Stop.
Fresh Stop debuts in Arkansas
The retailer, which launched just a few months ago with three locations, has stepped outside of Florida for the first time.
By Brett Dworski • April 4, 2025 -
7-Eleven undergoes SVP shuffle
Several top merchandising and franchising executives changed roles in recent weeks, continuing a busy first quarter for the retailer.
By Brett Dworski • April 3, 2025 -
Jacksons adding EV charging this summer
The retailer has partnered with OnPoint EV Solutions to build level 3 chargers at nine stores in California, Idaho and Washington.
By Jessica Loder • April 3, 2025 -
Retrieved from MAPCO.
Majors Management names VP of mergers and integration
Paul Titley takes on the role about two years after Majors acquired hundreds of stores across five deals.
By Jessica Loder • April 3, 2025 -
Retrieved from TXB website.
TXB upgrades loyalty program
The updates streamline the offering and make earning rewards quicker and easier for customers.
By Jessica Loder • April 2, 2025 -
8 notable c-store executive changes from March
Top moves include Seven & i’s CEO succession, Kwik Trip and Majors Management naming foodservice leaders and BP and Parker’s nabbing Yesway veterans.
By Jessica Loder • April 2, 2025 -
Stinker Stores looking to sell 13 locations in Colorado
The retailer said the divestiture is part of new optimization efforts intended to “sharpen its focus on core assets and capitalize on upcoming development projects.”
By Brett Dworski • April 1, 2025