How Rutter’s large c-stores aim to future-proof the business

As the chain expands, it’s building locations that are notably bigger than its current sites. That should leave plenty of space to take advantage of new opportunities in foodservice, gaming and more.

By Jessica Loder • March 21, 2023

Retail media brands Mood Media and Vibenomics merge. What does it mean for c-stores?

Having the flexibility of an all-in-one platform could help encourage more operators to get their programs up and running, a Vibenomics executive said.

By Brett Dworski • March 21, 2023

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C-Store Dive Outlook for 2023

Evolving store designs, digital innovation and retail media all promise to have a significant impact on the industry this year.

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Mountain Express Oil files for bankruptcy

The retailer’s c-stores are expected to maintain normal operations during this reorganization.

By Brett Dworski • March 20, 2023

Yesway names chief real estate officer

With the retailer looking to build 60 to 80 stores per year moving forward, Tom Brown’s role will include finding locations for new sites and identifying potential acquisitions.

By Jessica Loder • March 20, 2023

Dollar General investing $100M in its stores, with a focus on boosting labor

The discounter recently opened its 19,000th location and saw sales as well as comps rise in its fourth financial quarter as inflation helped drive results.

By Sam Silverstein • March 20, 2023

Exploring Buc-ee’s growth beyond Texas

An interactive map highlights the supersized c-store chain’s rapid expansion into new states like Wisconsin, Colorado and Virginia.

March 20, 2023

Couche-Tard to acquire 2,200 TotalEnergies sites in Europe for $3.3B

If approved, the deal for the stores in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg will grow the retailer’s footprint on the continent by 80%.

By Brett Dworski • March 16, 2023

Wawa to pay up to $28.5M in data breach settlement

The retailer’s latest payout will go to the financial institutions involved in the 2019 incident, continuing a series of payments it has made to customers and states over the past year.

By Brett Dworski • March 15, 2023

Casey’s names new chief information officer

Sanjeev Satturu has succeeded Adrian Butler, who recently left the retailer for a new opportunity.

By Brett Dworski • March 15, 2023

TravelCenters of America aims to level up its restaurant menu with new executive chef

Maira Isabel has trained in multiple countries and will look to add more flavorful and better-for-you options to Iron Skillet and Country Pride. 

By Jessica Loder • March 15, 2023

The uncomfortable truth about dollar stores

With tens of thousands of locations offering highly discounted products, dollar stores are “absolutely a competitive threat” to c-stores, experts say. And combating them starts in the kitchen.

By Brett Dworski • March 15, 2023

How The Roux, a c-store and children’s reading center, is impacting its Chicago community

The store opened its doors last September on a mission to motivate and inspire kids to read more books. It’s working.

By Brett Dworski • March 14, 2023

Yesway makes deal to add CBD store-within-a-store

The agreement will add Feel Good Shop Plus sections, managed by GPO Plus, to the c-store retailer’s locations.

By Jessica Loder • March 14, 2023

7-Eleven settles lawsuit over missed meal periods for $1.2M

Court documents claim the retailer scheduled employees to work understaffed shifts during which there was no opportunity for food breaks, and “willfully and intentionally withheld wages.”

By Brett Dworski • March 13, 2023

Seven & i to prioritize c-store business amid investor pressure

The North American arm of 7-Eleven’s parent company has four key strategic areas to target, including boosting food, drinks and private label to 34% of sales.

By Jessica Loder • March 10, 2023

Wawa focused on Florida openings in 2023

The retailer is expected to open 15 new stores in the state this year, more than double the number of any other in its plans.

By Brett Dworski • March 10, 2023

Gopuff makes third round of layoffs since last spring

Latest staff cuts include about 2% of the company’s global workforce, according to a company spokesperson.

By Brett Dworski • March 9, 2023

EG Group sells 12% of Minit Mart stores for $48M

News of the move comes days after the retailer entered into a $1.5 billion sale-leaseback deal for 415 U.S. stores.

By Brett Dworski • March 9, 2023

Green Zebra permanently closing all stores at the end of March

The upscale c-store retailer ‘couldn’t overcome all the obstacles’ presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, its CEO said.

By Brett Dworski • March 9, 2023

Inside the Store: The debut of Poppy Market

The first of four c-stores under the same leadership as Loop Neighborhood Markets debuted near Sacramento last month. Here’s an exclusive look at the 6,000-square-foot site.

By Brett Dworski • March 9, 2023

Casey’s ‘looking at a number of deals’ as M&A dominates c-store landscape

The retailer is exploring acquisitions both large and small as it builds its network, President and CEO Darren Rebelez said during the company’s earnings call.

By Brett Dworski • March 8, 2023

TXB aims to boost loyalty app use with brand ambassadors

To increase signups and engagement with the new app, Texas Born is deploying two-person teams to visit stores and interact with customers over the next few months.

By Jessica Loder • March 8, 2023

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores’ founder dies at 85

Tom Love grew the Oklahoma City-based c-store chain to more than 600 locations over the past five decades.

By Brett Dworski • March 7, 2023

As retail media networks multiply, Amazon stands alone

A MediaRadar analysis found the e-commerce giant commanded a larger market share than the mass retailer category last year. 

By Peter Adams • March 7, 2023

What’s powering Yesway’s big growth plans?

CEO Tom Trkla said the retailer is leveraging its strengths and unique background to assemble a system that could build 50 or more stores per year.

By Jessica Loder • March 7, 2023