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Retrieved from Tri Star Energy.
Tri Star Energy launches 24/7 delivery across c-store network
The service is now available at the retailer’s Twice Daily convenience stores and White Bison coffee shops across Tennessee and Alabama.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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EG America names former Applegreen US president as COO
Elizabeth Pierce will lead the retailer’s operations in the U.S., which includes 1,500 c-stores mainly on the East Coast.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Why modular construction could be poised for a boom in c-stores
While prefabricated stores may cost more up front, they can be built and opened quickly while dodging weather problems and tight labor markets, experts say.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Seven & i receives buyout offer from one of its largest shareholders
The new bidder, Ito-Kogyo Co., is a private company affiliated with Junro Ito, Seven & i’s vice president and representative director.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 13, 2024 -
Retrieved from Hutchinson Oil.
Couche-Tard to acquire Hutch’s convenience stores
The 20-store deal — expected to close at the end of January — will mark the Canadian retailer's entrance into Oklahoma and Kansas, its 47th and 48th states of operation.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from Global Partners.
Global Partners expands EV charging ambitions
The retailer is one of three companies working with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to build NEVI-funded infrastructure.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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C-stores are being built larger than ever. But is bigger actually better?
As competitors open massive locations, whether or not operators should take the same approach may come down to one key factor, experts say.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 11, 2024 -
Retrieved from Sheetz press release.
Sheetz ‘Shwellness center’ gets green light
The retailer has targeted Altoona, Pennsylvania, for its latest employee health and fitness facility.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 11, 2024 -
Retrieved from NACS.
Arko to begin building new food-focused c-stores in 2025
The rollout will include seven locations in Virginia, with plans to eventually expand across the company’s retail footprint.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Maverik confirms it plans to rebrand all Kum & Go stores
The Utah retailer previously outlined plans to rebrand c-stores in a few states, but had not publicly said it would say goodbye to the entire banner until recently.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Examining Wawa’s unique c-store formats
The Florida retailer’s strong customer base affords its leadership the flexibility to test new and experimental store designs, one expert says.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 6, 2024 -
Retrieved from Refuel.
Refuel names new director of foodservice
Lauren Del Duca has been with the company since 2021, serving in a variety of foodservice roles.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Sheetz accepting crypto at all locations
After a limited trial run, customers can now use several popular digital currencies to buy items at all of the East Coast retailer’s 750-plus locations.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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9 notable c-store executive changes from October
Foodservice and private-label shifts from 7-Eleven, Circle K and EG America made headlines while tech leadership changed at other companies.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 5, 2024 -
Retrieved from BP press release.
BP thinks its new private label line is pretty Epic
The company tested the line in March, then grew the number of items in the assortment by 50% last quarter, said Lisa Blalock, vice president of U.S. convenience and mobility for BP.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 4, 2024 -
Retrieved from Murphy USA.
Murphy USA testing improvements to lower-performing stores
The initiative centers on forecourt updates like fuel dispensers to try to close performance gaps.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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How to develop a new prototype
Here are the questions to consider and steps to take when the same old store design doesn’t work anymore.
By Danielle McLean • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Decisions ConsultingEnsuring fast, efficient licensing for c-store new builds
Taking the complexity out of new-build c-store licensing.
Nov. 4, 2024 -
Retrieved from Relex.
Circle K to more than double stores in New York
A new franchise agreement with The Briad Group will add 40 new locations in the state as Alimentation Couche-Tard aims for growth in the Northeast U.S.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Parkland CEO ‘cautiously optimistic’ about US business
The Canadian retailer reported solid third-quarter U.S. EBITDA, which leadership credits to new supply contracts and other cost-saving measures.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 1, 2024 -
Retrieved from Nouria Energy.
Nouria to acquire Enmarket, expand into the South
The deal includes Enmarket’s entire network of 132 convenience stores and 26 car washes across Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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4 c-store retailers that got buried in bankruptcy
The industry has recently seen several companies endure horror stories. To commemorate Halloween, we’re looking back at a few of them.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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How to perfect store-level hiring and retention
Retailers should consider new recruiting avenues, streamline applications and make sure training and onboarding serve each worker, experts say.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Sheetz expands program to hire workers with disabilities
The c-store retailer is the first company in Pennsylvania to commit to a state-funded initiative that helps people with disabilities obtain competitive, integrated employment.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Maverik rebranding all Kum & Go stores in Oklahoma
The Sooner State wasn’t part of Maverik's previously publicized rebrand plans, which only included Utah, Colorado and Wyoming.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 29, 2024
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