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7-Eleven hires industry vet as SVP of corporate store operations
Tony Harris brings almost two decades of experience at a variety of convenience stores, including Thorntons, GetGo and Mapco.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Retrieved from Casey's.
Casey’s acquires 11 EZ GO locations from Love’s
The deal follows the convenience retailer’s recent M&A-fueled move into Texas and pushes it closer to its goal of 350 new stores by 2026.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Permission granted by ThorntonsTrendlineTop 5 stories from C-Store Dive
Here’s a selection of stories about some of the biggest news in the convenience store industry during the first half of 2023.
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Retrieved from PFSbrands.
PFSbrands acquires Mid-Missouri grocer and c-store operator Moser’s Foods
The foodservice company that oversees brands like Champs Chicken and Hangar 54 pizza has named two executives to oversee its new retail division.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 1, 2023 -
How one independent is refreshing its image to challenge major chains
LiptonMart is undergoing a transformation with a greater focus on car washes, an upcoming loyalty program and a rebrand.
By Christine Blank • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Retailers have a crime problem. It’s in the numbers.
The issue is complex and often clouded by imprecise data. Sometimes from the industry itself.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Retrieved from Fire & Flower.
Couche-Tard ceases ownership in Canadian cannabis company
The c-store retailer experienced millions in losses in fiscal year 2024 resulting from Fire & Flower’s bankruptcy earlier this summer.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Retrieved from Hyperloop Plaza.
Elon Musk enters the c-store world with Texas location
The Tesla CEO has opened a bodega inside his new Hyperloop Plaza community center near Austin.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 28, 2023 -
Obtained from United Petroleum Transports.
United Petroleum Transports to acquire Patriot Transportation Holding
The $66 million deal will create a tanker company with over 1,000 drivers and 30 terminals from Arizona to Florida.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 28, 2023 -
Foxtrot and Dom’s announce merger
The Chicago-based food retail brands known for their foodservice focus and innovative store designs plan to unite under a new entity, Outfox Hospitality.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jessica Loder • Nov. 27, 2023 -
How Urban Value got delivery right
After a couple tries, the Texas-based company forged a partnership that streamlined fulfillment and tripled its delivery sales year over year.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 27, 2023 -
Retrieved from Racetrac website.
RaceTrac looks to build large ‘state-of-the-art’ store in Georgia
If approved, the 20,000-square-foot site could include meeting, office and R&D space in addition to a convenience store and dining area.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 27, 2023 -
How one Illinois c-store chain is going green with biodegradable goods
Ricky Rockets’ director of food operations put a lot of work and time into finding straws, containers and more that serve both customers and the environment.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Retrieved from Pilot website.
Pilot hires chief people officer
Julius Cox, who will lead all of the company’s HR initiatives, brings more than two decades of experience from related roles across several industries.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Farm bill extension continues prohibition on EBT processing fees for SNAP purchases
A short-term funding package prohibits EBT processing fees for another year, but trade groups are pushing for a permanent ban.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 21, 2023 -
AB InBev US CMO to resign as Bud Light woes continue
Benoit Garbe will exit at the end of the year, with marketing to be overseen by U.S. Chief Commercial Officer Kyle Norrington.
By Chris Kelly • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Joseph Petrowski, who helped fuel Yesway and Cumberland Farms expansions, has passed away
Yesway Chairman and CEO Thomas Trkla announced the news in a LinkedIn post, noting Petrowski was a “true legend” in the industry.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 21, 2023 -
How leaders see the future of the c-store experience
Standing out from the crowd is top of mind, according to a survey by Incisiv — though executives listed multiple ways that could be accomplished.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Back to Basics: How c-stores can add pizza to their foodservice lineup
Convenience store customers love innovative pizza varieties. But before they roll out the eye-catching selections, companies need to make sure they can make a good pepperoni pie.
By Amanda Baltazar • Nov. 20, 2023 -
RaceTrac opening in 2 new states next month
The convenience retailer will add stores in Indiana and South Carolina to its footprint by year’s end.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 17, 2023 -
Sheetz continues North Carolina expansion
The convenience retailer has outlined plans for five locations in the Asheville market, with the first to open in 2024.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Why some c-stores are targeting college towns
Generation Z likes the c-store experience, but interested retailers will face some challenges when competing with on-campus sites, experts say.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Giant Eagle ends fuel rewards program
The grocer intends to stop operating fuelperks+ on Jan. 25 and will transfer enrolled shoppers to myPerks, which its GetGo c-store arm already uses.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Parkland’s EV charging performing better than anticipated, CEO says
High usage and backcourt conversion rates along with government support have been key, multiple executives noted during Parkland’s 2023 investor day.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Buc-ee’s joins Mercedes-Benz EV charging network
The initial rollout will include chargers at 30 of the retailer’s travel centers by the end of 2024.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Coborn’s sells 14 c-stores
Although its selling off the Holiday Stationstores sites in central Minnesota, the grocer will continue operating its Little Dukes convenience stores.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 9, 2023