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GPM Investments to settle lawsuit
The retailer had opposed a $5.5 million settlement awarded to the family of a murdered E-Z Mart employee, citing “partiality” from the arbitrator.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Couche-Tard to service 1,600 US c-stores via new ‘hybrid’ distribution centers
The retailer plans to contract many operations at these three centers to third-party logistics companies.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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OnCue opens largest location to date
The Southwestern convenience retailer debuted an 11,000-square-foot travel center in Oklahoma City on Dec. 5.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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ColumnFueling Up: What are the fastest growing small and mid-size c-store chains in the US?
Unlike the Circle Ks and Casey’s of the world, smaller operators may not have hundreds or thousands of stores, so the impact of each move they make is amplified.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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7-Eleven opens first Arizona stores in a quarter century
The retailer has opened three new stores in the state since October and has two more set for 2025.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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SNAP braces for cuts under Trump, policy analysts say
Altering eligibility requirements and combating fraud are also likely to be top priorities under the new administration.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Rutter’s breaks ground in Virginia
The Pennsylvania retailer expects the 13,500-square-foot location to open in mid-2025.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Applegreen to open larger travel centers in the US as part of $1B investment
The Dublin-based company plans to also expand its foodservice and EV charging infrastructure across the U.S., Ireland and the U.K.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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9 notable c-store executive changes from November
Casey’s flurry of personnel moves in the wake of its CEFCO acquisition and a new travel center unveiling its c-suite lead last month’s leadership changes.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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How c-store designs have evolved in 2024
From building larger stores and trying new looks to adding unusual amenities, retailers got creative with their formats this year.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Couche-Tard has a new opponent in sight: QSRs
The retailer is banking on its new value meals to boost same-store merchandise revenue, which has dropped the past four quarters.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Parkland president resigns
Ian White, who spent the last two years as president of Parkland Canada, has accepted a role as president and CEO of Home Hardware Stores Limited.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Parkland plans 100-plus new or rebuilt stores through 2028
The Canadian retailer also expects to add 1,800 EV chargers and convert 175 stores to its On the Run banner as part of $1.3 billion in spending over three years.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Former 7-Eleven, GetGo execs spearhead new travel center chain
Cyclum Renewable Truck Stops has revealed plans to open 400 locations in the coming years, with construction beginning on the West Coast in 2025.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Couche-Tard playing a waiting game with Seven & i
In an interview with Nikkei Asia, the Canadian company’s chairman said it was not considering a hostile takeover in its bid for the largest global c-store retailer.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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OpinionDoes your c-store business have a succession plan?
Only 3% of family-owned retailers pass down their operations for four generations. Here are the questions those owners should ask before they sell their c-stores, says business sale intermediary Terry Monroe.
By Terry Monroe • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: The wide world of c-store formats
7-Eleven hopes for gains from its “new standard” sites, Onvo’s latest amenity will have 112 rooms and Buc-ee’s stores are really big.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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5 ways c-stores can spice up their general merchandise section
The keys are to make the products unmissable and ensure stores have the right mix of seasonal or impulse items and everyday needs, experts say.
By Amanda Baltazar • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Casey’s appoints new head of CEFCO
Jay Soupene, who has been with Casey’s since 2011, will spearhead most areas of the business, with a focus on the integration between the two companies.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Are hotels a worthy investment for travel centers? Onvo thinks so.
As the retailer builds its first ground-up hotel adjacent to one of its truck stops, competitors like Love’s and TA are exiting the lodging business.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Love’s to sell all of its hotels by early 2025
The company determined this summer that it would offload the 19 properties by Q1 of next year to focus more on its c-stores, restaurants and truck care solutions, a spokesperson said.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Inside Gelson’s first ‘premium’ c-store
The site, which includes 40 fast chargers, is built to accommodate the longer dwell times that come with serving a primarily EV-driving customer base.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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SQRL forced to liquidate its assets
The retailer is being pushed into Chapter 7 bankruptcy as it has no functioning c-stores left, no income and no chance at revising its business, according to a new court motion.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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BreakTime Corner Market to acquire 39 c-stores from EG America
Once the deal closes, BTCM is expected to rebrand the stores to its BrakeTime banner and change the merchandise assortment.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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7-Eleven is on a mission to own America’s largest radio station
The retailer announced this week that it’s bringing its Gulp Radio platform to over 12,000 c-stores by the end of 2025.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 14, 2024
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