Operations: Page 18


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    Fast Stop of Louisiana to rebrand all c-stores with new ‘express’ banner

    The first six Fast Stop Express stores are already open, and the company plans to eventually rebrand all its regular c-stores.

    By June 21, 2024
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    Parker’s continues its Southeastern expansion

    The retailer’s recent opening of its first c-store in Augusta, Georgia, is the latest step in its plan to double its footprint by 2027.

    By June 20, 2024
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    Wawa names new COO as it continues c-suite shuffle

    This marks the third executive change the retailer has made since March, following a new chief supply chain officer and a fresh CFO.

    By June 20, 2024
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    Parkland names new president of international division

    Donna Sanker took over as president of the retailer’s U.S. division at the start of 2023, and will now also oversee its international operations.

    By June 20, 2024
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    Inside a newly remodeled Pilot travel center

    C-Store Dive recently visited a site in Gary, Indiana, that was upgraded in 2023 as part of the retailer’s $1 billion New Horizons program.

    By June 20, 2024
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    EG America names new CFO

    Lisa N’Chonon took the role on an interim basis last year after former CFO and interim president Caroline Taitelbaum left the company.

    By June 18, 2024
  • TA franchisee suing retailer for over $300M

    DG Gas, which planned to build and run 25 TA Express locations, lost its franchise agreement shortly after the travel center chain was acquired by BP.

    By June 17, 2024
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    Fueling Up: Examining the deep ties between SQRL and Mountain Express

    Both retailers were on massive growth trajectories before collapsing in epic fashion. The connections between them range from leadership to store-level employees.

    By June 17, 2024
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    Loop Neighborhood Market hires new fresh food director

    Brandon Frampton, who was recently Mountain Express’ president, has also held foodservice roles with TXB and Pilot Company.

    By June 14, 2024
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    Gas Hub thought it bought all of SQRL’s c-stores. Now it isn’t sure.

    SQRL founder Blake Smith says all stores — and debts — were part of the April sale, but Gas Hub claims that it’s unclear what assets it has and thought payments were up to date.

    By June 14, 2024
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    Casey’s adds new board member

    Maria Castañón Moats brings decades of experience in corporate governance and M&A as the convenience retailer targets 350 new stores by 2026.

    By June 14, 2024
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    The Road Ahead: 5 keys urban c-stores need to succeed

    For c-stores to operate effectively without fuel, they need to have a solid go-to-market plan, know how they want to operate and focus on sales velocity, writes columnist Frank Beard. 

    By Frank Beard • June 13, 2024
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    Applegreen’s CEO of EV charging in the U.S. retires

    Holly Angell, who led the c-store retailer’s electrification business and previously helped establish 7-Eleven’s EV charging network, retired last week.

    By June 12, 2024
  • GPM Investments battling $5.5M wrongful death settlement

    The c-store retailer was found liable after one of its clerks was murdered during a night shift. It’s now fighting in Texas court to vacate the judgment.

    By June 11, 2024
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    Inside ExtraMile’s plan to double its store count by 2029

    Three years after arriving in the Southeast, the California-based retailer is embarking on a journey to expand across the country and reach 2,000 locations.

    By June 11, 2024
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    QuikTrip deploys anti-loitering devices

    The company has installed 3D printed “anti-loitering domes” in the ground along some stores in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

    By June 10, 2024
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    Q&A

    Foxtrot founder talks retailer’s struggles, resurgence and growth plans

    Mike LaVitola is back in the driver seat and plans to reopen 15 stores. He discussed what led to the company’s demise, where stores will open and more.

    By June 7, 2024
  • A photo of the lower half of a person, holding a bag and walking toward a gas station. The bag says "Too Good To Go" and the fuel canopy says "Circle K."
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    Circle K partnership turns food waste into cash

    Through the Too Good To Go app, customers can purchase items near their expiration date at large discounts.

    By June 7, 2024
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    EG Group announces CEO change, appoints new CFO

    Zuber Issa has agreed to acquire the c-store retailer’s forecourt business in the U.K. He’s expected to step down from his post in the second half of this year once the deal closes.

    By June 7, 2024
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    7-Eleven franchisees say retailer’s management ‘pressured’ them to make fraudulent transactions

    In March, 7-Eleven stripped the franchise agreements from two people for falsifying tobacco purchases at several stores. Those individuals now claim the retailer’s officials instructed them to do so.

    By June 6, 2024
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    Dollar Tree to explore spinoff or sale of Family Dollar

    The underperforming banner has been a drag on operations since its acquisition.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 6, 2024
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    Foxtrot is returning — but with plenty of questions about its future

    Founder Mike LaVitola plans to reopen several locations this summer, yet it’s unclear how he’s been involved with the retailer amid its bankruptcy process.

    By June 6, 2024
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    5 notable c-store executive changes from May

    Two CEO announcements led last month’s list of leadership shifts from around the convenience store industry.

    By June 5, 2024
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    6 Foxtrot c-stores leased to Further Point Enterprises

    The holding company that acquired the non-real-estate assets from 15 Foxtrot c-stores last month is now the official tenant for half a dozen of its locations.

    By June 4, 2024
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    Marathon names new CEO

    Maryann Mannen, who became president of the energy company earlier this year, will take on its top role in August.

    By May 31, 2024