Couche-Tard SVP of strategy named CEO of Irish food retailer

Niall Anderton, who has spearheaded the convenience retailer’s five-year growth plan and transformation program since 2023, will join Musgrave Group in May.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 9, 2026

3 Big Numbers: 7-Eleven’s shifting c-store makeup

The world’s largest convenience retailer has a mix of owned and franchised stores across many sizes and with many amenities. As a North American IPO nears, we take a closer look.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 9, 2026

DePinto’s departure from 7-Eleven leads December executive shifts

In addition to the longtime leader’s retirement, BP and several regional players made notable moves at the top last month.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 8, 2026

Former RaceTrac CEO dies at 82

Carl Bolch Jr. led the company for more than 40 years, and oversaw key updates such as introducing self-service fuel to Georgia and Alabama.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 8, 2026

QuikTrip to debut new c-store design this spring

The food-focused format, which will debut in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is about 1,000 square feet larger than the retailer’s standard locations.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 7, 2026

Chestnut Market names former Pilot, Chevron exec as new CEO

Ryan Oettinger, who has about two decades of experience working for major convenience retailers, will be tasked with growing the 80-store chain’s footprint.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 6, 2026

Rutter’s VP of operations retires

Jere Matthews leaves the retailer after a more than 47-year career. Desiree Dennis has been promoted to senior director of operations.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 6, 2026

Former Sheetz CEO dies at 77

Stephen Sheetz, who had also served as president and chairman of the Pittsburgh-based retailer, began working for the family business in 1960. 

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 5, 2026

6 burning questions for the c-store industry in 2026

As the new year gets underway, several key storylines that impact retailers remain unresolved. Here are the ones we’re thinking about.

By Brett Dworski , Jessica Loder • Jan. 5, 2026

Potbelly focuses on growth under RaceTrac

Putting a Potbelly in every RaceTrac location isn’t on the agenda, but c-store adjacent locations could become part of the sandwich chain’s expansion plans.

By Julie Littman • Jan. 5, 2026

BP’s head of US c-store growth and sales resigns

Kevin Kapala, who has held several VP-level positions since joining BP in 2004, said he’s leaving the company “at a natural inflection point” in his career.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 23, 2025

Revisiting big c-store supply chain moves of 2025

Love’s and Circle K were among the retailers to sign new or expanded supplier deals, while Kwik Trip and RaceTrac opened distribution centers.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 23, 2025

7-Eleven’s next CEO will face a steep climb

With Joseph DePinto retiring, the company’s next chief executive will face immediate pressure to improve a lack of innovation and profitability in the U.S. that has plagued the retailer recently.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 22, 2025

Performance Food Group names new CEO

Scott McPherson, who has been COO since late 2023, brings years of c-store-specific experience to the company’s top role.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 22, 2025

7-Eleven CEO to retire

Joseph DePinto, who has led the company since 2005, will step down at the end of the year. 7-Eleven’s president and COO will be interim co-CEOs until a permanent replacement is found.

By Jessica Loder • Updated Dec. 19, 2025

BP pledges faster cost-cutting with new CEO. Could its US c-stores end up on the chopping block?

The oil giant’s new leader will take the reins in April. Given the events of the past year, it’s possible that TA, Thorntons and other sites might go up for sale.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 19, 2025

J&J Snack Foods to close 3 manufacturing sites in business revamp

The Icee maker expects to accrue $20 million in annualized savings from a transformation plan aimed at simplifying production and optimizing distribution.

By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 19, 2025

Arko plans to take its wholesale business public

The c-store retailer has filed for an IPO for the newly formed company, which will operate separately from its retail business.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 19, 2025

Loop Neighborhood Market launches retail media network

The platform, LoopMedia Connect, aims to help brands reach customers through the retailer’s loyalty app, in-store radio and other digital channels.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 18, 2025

BP names fourth CEO since 2020

Oil industry veteran Meg O’Neill will assume the top role next April in a move aimed at accelerating BP’s profitability goals, the board of directors said late Wednesday evening.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 18, 2025

Dover Fueling Solutions launches retail media network

4CourtMedia will feed ads to fuel pumps across a variety of company sizes, from large chains to independents.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 18, 2025

How accurate were our 2025 c-store predictions? Here are our honest grades.

We expected new technology, loyalty strategies and an incoming presidential administration to make waves in the industry. While our overall grades were good, a few estimations were off base.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 17, 2025

RaceTrac grows supply agreement with Core-Mark

All of the retailer’s stores will now be serviced by the Performance Food Group division, augmenting RaceTrac’s own expanded distribution network.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 17, 2025

Fueling Up: How foodservice and QSRs can reshape c-store labor in 2026

Hiring and retaining good workers has become an intractable challenge for the industry. Building first-class food programs could help retailers finally break through.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 16, 2025

Minuteman hires private label specialist as VP of ops, merchandising and marketing

Thomas Becker has spent much of his career developing store brand products for retailers like Circle K, Ahold Delhaize and OfficeMax.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 16, 2025