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7-Eleven shuttering 444 North American stores amid strategic pivot
The retailer also aims to generate $520 million through sale-leasebacks of an undisclosed number of stores as its parent company slashes its profit forecast and spins off non-core segments.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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NACS Show 20245 takeaways from day 3 of the NACS Show
Experts shared insights on employee training and some harsh truths about c-store loyalty programs. As usual, the show floor had no shortage of innovative food and tech products.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive 2023/2024
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Pilot names head of data and AI
SVP Rakesh Srinivasan previously worked in analytics with Walmart while another hire, VP of legal and government affairs Eva Rigamonti, joined from RaceTrac.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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NACS Show 20245 takeaways from day 2 of the NACS Show
The expo grabbed everyone’s attention on Tuesday, but education sessions on hiring and the presidential election didn’t go unnoticed. Neither did a new winner for “longest line on the show floor.”
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Retrieved from EG America.
EG America names BP veteran as new transformation and strategy VP
Prior to joining EG Group’s U.S. arm, Joanna Benison spent nearly a decade with BP across a number of roles.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Retrieved from Choice Market website.
Choice Market to cease operations
The Denver-based retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May and intended to restructure. That plan fell through, CEO Mike Fogarty said Monday.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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NACS Show 20245 takeaways from day 1 of the NACS Show
While the show floor was getting prepared, education sessions on labor, pricing and store remodels took center stage. Here’s what stood out.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Column // NACS Show 2024Fueling Up: 6 burning questions ahead of the 2024 NACS Show
The c-store industry’s premier event returns this week. Here are some key questions I'll be asking, from tackling labor to gauging the outlook on M&A.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Bel FoodserviceNeed a high-protein snack? Say cheese
Protein helps the body build muscles and create energy. But you don’t need to ask, “where’s the beef?” to find good sources of this enrichment.
Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Gas Spot opens first Missouri c-store with Arkansas next
The women-led retailer that rose from the ashes of Mountain Express is growing its brand outside of Iowa as it looks to build its Midwest footprint.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: Stewart’s, Citgo and c-store (dis)satisfaction
Big M&A made headline, but a new customer satisfaction report shows retailers still need to focus on execution.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 4, 2024 -
Retrieved from EG America.
EG America hires new food and drink VP
Mendy Meriwether joins the retailer as vice president of food, dispensed beverage and QSR after more than 20 years with Wawa.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 3, 2024 -
Retrieved from Couche-Tard.
5 notable c-store executive changes from September
Alimentation Couche-Tard implemented several recent changes, including the planned succession of CEO Alex Miller.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 3, 2024 -
Retrieved from Yesway.
Yesway updates progress on growth plans
Despite new growth across a few key states like Texas and New Mexico, the retailer said its expansion plan in Oklahoma has been delayed.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Top convenience store conferences for the rest of 2025
While several prominent shows have come and gone, convenience retail leaders still have a number of major events to keep in mind.
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Citgo to be acquired by new energy firm for $7.3B
Amber Energy, led by oil industry alums, intends to keep the Citgo brand and “reinvest in the business,” the company said.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: Loyalty boom, a supersized Stinker and disappointing delivery
This week’s roundup underlines the importance of the in-store experience for c-stores — and shows there’s still lots of room for innovation.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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SQRL landlord approved to evict Gas Hub from 18 c-stores, Texas court says
Cameron Group’s victory comes as the tumultuous legal battle over the rights to the once-promising convenience store chain’s locations continues.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Vertex Energy files for bankruptcy with $422M of debt
The Texas-based refiner says its chapter 11 filing stemmed from its struggles to capitalize on the renewable fuels market.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Road Ahead: As the industry consolidates, small players have a big opportunity
While large companies use acquisitions to accomplish greater scale, smaller retailers retain the agility and community knowledge to build a strong niche, writes Frank Beard.
By Frank Beard • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Pilot taps Walmart workforce guru for new VP role
Jocelyn Caldwell, Pilot’s vice president of people and belonging, previously spent three years leading the retail giant’s talent team.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Choice Market quietly went bankrupt this summer. Here’s how it’s moving forward.
The retailer shuttered all of its c-stores in May and plans to focus on its automated Mini Mart locations if its financing gets approved, CEO Mike Fogarty said.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions5 ways retail leaders are improving the customer and associate experience
Discover 5 ways top retailers improve the in-store experience for both customers and associates!
Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Stinker Stores opens largest location yet
The Idaho retailer recently debuted a 10,000-square-foot travel center about 40 miles northwest of downtown Boise.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Shelee’s travel center debuts in California
The 12,000-square-foot c-store plans to add a truck wash, truck repair facility and trucker lounge early next year.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 18, 2024
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