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Deep DiveC-store 2.0: How technology is reshaping key design strategies
Self-checkouts, ordering kiosks and digital screens are changing the ways operators lay out their stores. Here, experts discuss how to incorporate these and other tools.
By Danielle McLean • July 18, 2024 -
Retrieved from NYS Thruway Authority.
Applegreen details progress on $450M US travel center remodel project
The retailer has upgraded 18 of 27 locations along the New York State Thruway as part of a three-year-old renovation program.
By Brett Dworski • July 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods readies for national rollout of small-format Daily Shop stores
The grocer’s foray into smaller, urban locations coincides with the recent difficulties c-store retailers have faced in operating similar concepts.
By Peyton Bigora • July 17, 2024 -
Retrieved from Relex.
Couche-Tard names head of M&A
Large-scale and regional acquisitions are a core part of the c-store retailer’s growth model and the biggest source of its footprint.
By Brett Dworski • July 17, 2024 -
Retrieved from Casey's.
Casey’s ramps up demand planning efforts
The c-store chain, which added more than 150 locations in fiscal 2024, has formed multiple technology partnerships to improve procurement in the last few years.
By Philip Neuffer • July 15, 2024 -
Retrieved from Delek.
Delek names new EVP, director of operations
The Tennessee-based retailer recently promoted its chief supply chain officer and tapped DCP Midstream’s former VP of operations.
By Brett Dworski • July 15, 2024 -
Retrieved from Onvo.
Onvo debuts private label fuel, first branded gas station
The East Coast retailer also brought Relay Payments’ fuel payment technology to 22 of its locations this week.
By Brett Dworski • July 11, 2024 -
Retrieved from SQRL.
SQRL founder, associate accused of forgery
Three lawsuits allege Blake Smith and SQRL’s former transaction coordinator falsified signatures and deeds to sell multiple c-stores in Arkansas.
By Brett Dworski • July 11, 2024 -
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Rutter’s selects first Virginia site
While it moves forward on a 13,000-square-foot store in Winchester, the convenience retailer is actively looking at other sites around the state.
By Jessica Loder • July 10, 2024 -
Retrieved from The Co-operative Group.
EG Group co-CEO launches new gas station brand
EG On The Move looks to surpass 120 locations in the U.K. within the next three years.
By Brett Dworski • July 9, 2024 -
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Kwik Trip building second distribution center
The 280,000-square-foot facility in DeForest, Wisconsin, will support 350 of the retailer’s stores.
By Jessica Loder • July 8, 2024 -
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Couche-Tard remodeling 80% of its c-stores in the US and Canada
The company has upgraded about 1,000 locations with new shelving configurations or revamped store layouts so far.
By Brett Dworski • July 8, 2024 -
Retrieved from SQRL.
The SQRL saga is tragic and bizarre. How did it get here?
This recap examines some of the key updates from SQRL’s brief and troubled history, from its acquisition of hundreds of c-stores to its lawsuits and federal investigations.
By Brett Dworski • July 8, 2024 -
Retrieved from EG Group press release.
EG America names Murphy USA veteran as VP of loyalty
Whitney Johnson also brings several years of experience from Sunoco and grocery delivery firm Gopuff.
By Jessica Loder • July 8, 2024 -
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NCR Voyix terminates staff across several units
The tech company, whose tools are used by numerous c-store retailers, cut employees in its sales, engineering, professional services, data and product management teams last week.
By Brett Dworski • July 2, 2024 -
Retrieved from Couche-Tard.
5 notable c-store executive changes from June
Several major retailers announced c-suite changes last month. Here’s a recap of those shifts.
By Brett Dworski • July 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of Buc-ee's
Buc-ee’s working on second Louisiana store
The Lafayette location joins one in Ruston that is also under development as the company continues to aggressively expand.
By Jessica Loder • July 2, 2024 -
Retrieved from Couche-Tard.
Couche-Tard’s head of private brands joins Amazon Go
Rodney Blanton, who held several VP roles with the c-store retailer over the past decade, is now the tech company’s new director of category management.
By Brett Dworski • July 2, 2024 -
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Supreme Court lets complaint on debit fees proceed
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a case brought by a North Dakota convenience store challenging a debit card interchange rate set by the Federal Reserve can proceed.
By Lynne Marek • July 1, 2024 -
Brett Dworski/C-Store Dive
Pilot names new VP of safety and security
Mark Sorine has held safety leadership roles with several trucking and logistics companies over the past three decades.
By Brett Dworski • June 28, 2024 -
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Dollar General names new chief marketing officer
Tony Rogers, who is joining the discount chain from Signet Jewelers, previously held multiple senior-level roles at Walmart.
By Sam Silverstein • June 26, 2024 -
Courtesy of Standard Cognition
Couche-Tard appoints Alex Miller as president and CEO
The retailer’s COO since early 2023 will succeed Brian Hannasch on Sept. 6. The transition has been in the works for over a year, the company said Wednesday.
By Brett Dworski • June 26, 2024 -
Retrieved from Murphy USA website.
Murphy USA senior executive, longtime c-store veteran retires
Jennifer Bridges held several real estate and asset management leadership positions with Murphy USA and 7-Eleven over the past 20 years.
By Brett Dworski • June 25, 2024 -
Retrieved from QuikTrip.
QuikTrip names new chief information officer
Bryan Williams replaced Gina Hitz, who held the role for the past decade.
By Brett Dworski • June 24, 2024 -
Retrieved from Sunshine press release.
Sunshine Gasoline Distributors spends $18M on Florida facility
The c-store retailer and fuel distributor purchased a warehouse in Hialeah earlier this month from a local petroleum equipment manufacturer.
By Brett Dworski • June 21, 2024
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