C-suite updates lead September c-store exec changes

Parker’s and FEMSA made changes at the top, while Wawa and Yesway updated their marketing teams and Rhode’s tapped a new operations head.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 7, 2025

Kwik Trip to round cash transactions down to nearest nickel

The Wisconsin-based retailer made this announcement ahead of the U.S. Mint’s wind-down of penny production next year.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 6, 2025

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Pilot names SVP of operations

Jorge Valdes originally joined the travel center company in 2023 as VP of operations excellence.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 6, 2025

3 Big Numbers: The c-store cost of SNAP changes

NACS and FMI-The Food Industry Association surveyed retailers to get a better idea of how much it may cost them to align with new SNAP guidelines.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 3, 2025

Oxxo hits 50 rebrands with over 40 more planned for 2026

The retailer has been busy rebranding Delek sites in Midland, Odessa and Lubbock, Texas. It’s now making its way towards the city of El Paso, where it has 77 c-stores.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 3, 2025

EG America taps Dunkin’ exec to lead brand management

Beth Turenne will oversee the retailer’s brand strategy, positioning and marketing execution, a company spokesperson said.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 3, 2025

Fueling Up: 7-Eleven’s new-and-improved c-stores are better than I expected

The retailer is delivering on its promise of making fresh food the star of the show at its highly anticipated large-format locations.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 2, 2025

Casey’s buys 4 c-stores in South Dakota from Maverik

This comes days after Casey’s acquired Maverik’s eight remaining c-stores in Michigan as the Utah retailer continues to sell dozens of Kum & Go locations.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 2, 2025

Top c-store conferences for 2026

From supplier shows to tech expos to the NACS Show, here are the top convenience industry events to keep in mind as 2026 gets underway.

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Weigel’s enters the retail media game

The Tennessee-based retailer’s program will offer advertising opportunities across in-store, forecourt and online media.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 1, 2025

Step inside one of 7-Eleven’s c-stores of the future

The retailer opened its first large-format, food-focused prototype about a year ago near Dallas, and C-Store Dive visited the location in mid-September. Here’s a tour of the site.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 30, 2025

Kayrouz Petroleum launching new c-store banner

The Massachusetts-based retailer’s company-owned sites will take on the KP Market name by the end of 2026.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 29, 2025

Casey’s acquires all Maverik c-stores in Michigan

Casey’s now operates seven former Kum & Go locations that Maverik had previously acquired along with a former baked goods shop that the Utah retailer converted to a c-store this summer.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 29, 2025

Parker’s promotes CFO to co-CEO

The retailer is making John Rudolfs co-CEO alongside Brandon Hofmann “to leverage the strengths of the company’s top leadership,” according to an announcement.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 29, 2025

Murphy USA cuts around 100 corporate employees amid operational restructuring

The layoffs impacted both the Murphy and QuickChek sides of the business and come amid a volatile past year for the retailer, which experienced overall revenue declines in 2024.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 26, 2025

3 Big Numbers: Global Partners v. Applegreen

MassDOT awarded Applegreen the rights to 18 travel plazas. Global Partners cried foul and now the agreement has been terminated. Let’s break down the stats behind the saga.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 26, 2025

Wawa opens first West Virginia c-store

The retailer’s debut in Inwood marks the company’s 13th state of operation as its expansion plans continue to unfold.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 26, 2025

Casey’s taps GSTV to drive engagement at the pump

GSTV will provide Casey’s with branded video content at the retailer’s fuel dispensers at its 2,900 locations across 19 states.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 25, 2025

3rd generation takes leadership roles at Englefield

The parent company of Duchess Convenience Stores appointed F.W. Englefield V president of the company’s energy arm and Ashley Englefield DeWitt president of its retail business.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 25, 2025

Refuel names Nouria alum director of food strategy

Michael Farnick has also worked on foodservice programs at Enmarket and Dash In.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 25, 2025

How small and mid-market c-store operators can scale through M&A

Just because the big players grab most headlines doesn’t mean smaller players aren’t making acquisitions. But doing so requires significant due diligence and research, leaders from K&G Petroleum say.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 25, 2025

Rutter’s new c-store design is also a sports bar. Here’s a look inside.

The 1747 store, named for the year Rutter's was founded, aims for a sports bar feel to encourage customers to see it as more than a pit stop.

By Christine Blank • Updated Sept. 29, 2025

Applegreen terminates $750M travel plaza deal in Massachusetts

The Irish retailer has axed plans to redevelop 18 travel centers over the next 35 years as local competitor Global Partners has repeatedly opposed the deal.

By Brett Dworski • Updated Sept. 24, 2025

Arko promotes operations SVP for its fuel arm

Michael Nowotny took on the senior vice president of operations role for the GPM Empire team in August.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 23, 2025

BrakeTime Corner Market to build and open 35 new c-stores through 2026

The first few are expected to open in the coming months in the Houston area as BrakeTime aims to build 20 to 30 stores annually, CEO Usman Bashir said.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 23, 2025