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Retrieved from Alltown Fresh website.
Global Partners makes $305M fuels acquisition
The deal for 25 liquid energy terminals along the Atlantic Coast, in the Southeast and in Texas will more than double the company’s footprint of these facilities.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Wally’s to open multiple travel centers — including its largest yet — in Kansas City
The St. Louis-based chain revealed plans Tuesday to build a 50,000-square-foot location in Independence, Missouri, as it continues its Midwest expansion.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Permission granted by ThorntonsTrendlineTop 5 stories from C-Store Dive
Here’s a selection of stories about some of the biggest news in the convenience store industry during the first half of 2023.
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Retrieved from Petro West.
Titan Cloud taps Petro West’s site management software
The platform combines human and automated tools to help small and independent petroleum companies navigate fuel management challenges.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Mountain Express REIT emerges as seller in recent SQRL deal
Blue Owl Capital sold all 210 stores — which were previously leased by Mountain Express — to the Arkansas-based retailer last month, a source familiar with the matter confirmed.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Retrieved from Lone Star Food Stores.
Casey’s to enter Texas with latest acquisition
The Iowa-based retailer has agreed to purchase 22 Lone Star Food Stores locations in the eastern part of the state.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 7, 2023 -
7-Eleven sues Chicago law office for trademark infringement
The c-store chain claims the Seven Eleven Law Group is unlawfully using its name as well as elements of its green-and-white logo.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 6, 2023 -
How Pilot strategizes for its $1B New Horizons program
The travel center chain’s 400-store update program is behind schedule. But the company is pushing ahead using data and AI to plan out each location.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Petroleum Marketing Group acquires 10 stores
The fuel distributor and c-store retailer bought assets from the Springer Eubank Company, including nine Phoenix Mart c-stores and the Phoenix Travel Center.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 3, 2023 -
Retrieved from Murphy USA.
Murphy USA expanding store redesign program
After a successful pilot, the convenience retailer plans to implement a new design at up to 50 of its 2,800-square-foot stores in 2024.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 2, 2023 -
Retrieved from Parkland.
How Parkland USA ‘rebounded’ from a challenging 2022
During its recent earnings call, the company credited a refined strategy centered around its retail and commercial lines of business for driving growth.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 2, 2023 -
How Coen Markets is evolving its loyalty program
Two years after launching its rewards platform, the Pennsylvania-based c-store retailer is already making updates to engage current and prospective members.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 2, 2023 -
Retrieved from Couche-Tard.
Couche-Tard selling 25 stores in Canada
The Mac’s, Circle K and Couche-Tard locations make up the second round of properties the retailer has put up for sale in the last month.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Walmart invests over $500M to upgrade 117 stores
A new grab-and-go section for quick meal and drink options is among the retailer's layout, technology and assortment enhancements.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Retrieved from Nouria Energy.
Nouria Energy names new CFO
Howard Rosenstein was chief financial officer for EG America-owned Cumberland Farms for a decade and led finance operations for Gulf Oil before that.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 31, 2023 -
EG Group completes multibillion-dollar sale of UK and Ireland business
The company said the deal underscores its plan to become a “multi-purpose” c-store retailer.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Retrieved from Wawa.
Mapping Wawa’s expansion plans
As the popular convenience retailer moves into new regions, here’s a look at the plans it’s revealed so far across seven new states.
By Jessica Loder , Jeff Wells • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Kwik Trip’s loyalty outage remedies include bonus points and, for some, free beer
In addition to the drink for Wisconsin Kwik Rewards customers, all members will get free trips based on the average purchases before the outage and double visits through Nov. 5.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Realty Income acquires fellow REIT for $9.3B
The companies, whose tenants include retailers like EG America, 7-Eleven and Circle K, expect convenience stores to be their largest segment.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Love’s expands RV network
The travel stop company, which began installing RV hookups last year, plans to have them in more than 50 locations by the beginning of next year.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 30, 2023 -
Wawa plans 80 stores for North Carolina
The first eight locations in the state are slated to open in 2024, joining the company’s expansion in other new states like Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 26, 2023 -
Retrieved from Parker's.
Parker’s outlines 4-year growth plan
The popular Southeastern c-store chain has revealed plans to double its store count and reach several new markets by 2027.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 26, 2023 -
Kum & Go zeroes in on small-format ‘Bistro’ locations
The company has opened eight of the foodservice-focused locations in six states so far this year, with the latest opening happening in Aurura, Missouri, this week.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 26, 2023 -
How Dash In plans to triple its store count by 2030
The East Coast retailer has big goals for the next decade, including a southern expansion that’s expected to launch in the Carolinas in 2025, CEO Blackie Wills said.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 25, 2023 -
Citgo sale process begins
The first round of nonbinding bids for the oil refiner is due in January, with a final sale hearing expected to be held on July 15, 2024.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 25, 2023 -
7-Eleven testing ‘coffee of the future’ machine
As the c-store giant refreshes its coffee service chainwide, it’s begun testing a machine that lets shoppers order custom brews with a variety of coffee types and mix-ins.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 24, 2023