GSTV continues exec shuffle as CEO steps down

The fuel pump video engagement network has appointed an interim chief executive and given its CFO the additional title of COO.

By Brett Dworski • April 23, 2026

Royal Farms reveals expansion into South Carolina

A convenience store in Myrtle Beach will open in May and offer Royal Farms’ made-to-order foodservice program featuring its flagship fried chicken.

By Brett Dworski • April 23, 2026

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RaceTrac hires first chief people officer

Mark Gunn previously led the human resources operations at retailers like Hibbett Sports and 99 Cents Only Stores.

By Brett Dworski • April 22, 2026

Yesway goes public with $280M IPO

Chairman and CEO Tom Trkla rang the opening bell Wednesday morning at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City to commence the long-awaited offering.

By Brett Dworski • April 22, 2026

Gelson’s debuts 2nd convenience store

The newly opened ReCharge by Gelson’s in Costa Mesa, California, includes 40 electric-vehicle power stations operated by charging center startup Rove.

By Sam Silverstein • April 21, 2026

Chestnut Market and CEO part ways after just three months

Ryan Oettinger took over the top role at the Northeast c-store chain in January. He resigned from the post, he said in an email.

By Jessica Loder • Updated May 4, 2026

Couche-Tard settles claims against Visa, Mastercard

About 65 retailers suing the payment networks over card swipe fees in a New York case have now settled claims.

By Justin Bachman • April 17, 2026

Fueling Up: 7-Eleven’s growth strategy clashes with a complicated reality

In the past week, the retailer delayed its North America IPO and planned its largest wave of store closures in years. Still, leadership is doubling down on organic expansion.

By Brett Dworski • April 16, 2026

Gaubert Oil expanding fuels business

The company has agreed to buy the wholesale and transportation division of Buffalo Services, giving it a foothold in Mississippi.

By Jessica Loder • April 16, 2026

Global Partners’ VP of development and construction departs

Robert Donnelly exited the company on April 10 after nearly two years in his position. A spokesperson said the search for his replacement is underway.

By Brett Dworski • Updated April 17, 2026

Mountain Express 3 years later: Losses climb as litigation drags on

Three years after the retailer went bankrupt, landlords are still grappling with financial hardship and neglected properties as Georgia officials look to hold its former executives accountable.

By Brett Dworski • April 14, 2026

Wally’s eyes June debut for first Indiana site

The travel center chain that’s often compared to Buc-ee’s has been building the 54,000-square-foot location — its largest to-date — since mid-2024.

By Brett Dworski • April 14, 2026

7-Eleven plans to close 645 c-stores in fiscal 2026

The retailer’s parent company noted that some of those closures will be due to “the conversion to wholesale fuel stores.”

By Jessica Loder • April 13, 2026

3 Big Numbers: Analyzing 7-Eleven’s fiscal fourth quarter

Parent company Seven & i said in its earnings report that its transformation plan is delivering “tangible results,” so we’re checking in on those plans.

By Jessica Loder • April 10, 2026

7-Eleven’s leadership turnover continues

Three months after its CMO exited, two more executives who spearheaded the retailer’s marketing, loyalty, brand and advertising platforms have left.

By Brett Dworski • April 10, 2026

Pilot taps ExxonMobil exec as new CFO

Jeremy Osterstock joins during a busy start to 2026 for Pilot, which recently overhauled its food operations and redesigned its mobile app.

By Brett Dworski • April 10, 2026

7-Eleven delays IPO amid market volatility

The public offering, originally slated for fiscal 2026, has been pushed to fiscal 2027 “at the earliest,” Seven & i said in its Q4 earnings presentation.

By Brett Dworski • April 9, 2026

QuikTrip sets its sights on Michigan

The Oklahoma-based retailer has plans in the works for c-stores in Kalamazoo, Dexter and Howell in what would be the company's 23rd state of operation.

By Brett Dworski • April 9, 2026

Sheetz plans 100-store push into Indiana

Over the next 10 years, the Pennsylvania-based retailer plans to spend nearly $1 billion in the state, which has becomes a hotbed for super regionals.

By Jessica Loder • April 9, 2026

Murphy USA names permanent CFO as exec team revamp continues

Donald Smith Jr. took over the role on an interim basis in October after previous financial chief Gallagher Jeff left the company.

By Jessica Loder • April 7, 2026

TravelCenters of America’s longtime information security head departs

Eric DePanfilis’ last day was April 3, ending a nearly two-decade run with the travel center chain.

By Brett Dworski • April 7, 2026

Conexxus’ Gray Taylor joins NACS

After 16 years as leader of the c-store technology standards and advocacy group, he’s taking on a senior advisory role with the industry’s largest association.

By Brett Dworski • April 7, 2026

Maverik, Legacy Markets, CrossAmerica Partners C-suite changes led March exec shifts

Rhodes Convenience Stores’ parent company promoted its chief operating officer to president while Fresh Stop and Couche-Tard also made moves.

By Jessica Loder • April 6, 2026

Fresh Stop continues executive shake-up as it eyes $200M expansion

Jeff Guyette and Justin Boruchov have joined as chief development officer and managing director of finance, respectively, weeks after the CEO and president both exited.

By Brett Dworski • April 3, 2026

BP names deputy CEO to spearhead portfolio review

Carol Howle will take over the cost-cutting program that has led to team restructurings and c-store divestitures for BP's U.S. convenience retail network over the past year.

By Brett Dworski • April 2, 2026