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Retrieved from Mountain Express.
Mountain Express co-CEOs investigated for siphoning ‘millions’ from company
A court document notes that Lamar Frady and Turjo Wadud, who led the retailer from 2020 to 2023, wired company funds to separate entities they owned and labeled them as fees for work.
By Brett Dworski • March 29, 2024 -
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7-Eleven adds spring gear to merch store
The introduction of new hats, shirts and more follows the global convenience retailer’s additions to its foodservice program earlier this month.
By Jessica Loder • March 29, 2024 -
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Gas N Wash debuts new restaurant partnership
The Chicago-area c-store retailer revealed the first of two adjacent Mickey’s Greek-style restaurants last week as it builds on its history of working with local QSRs.
By Brett Dworski • March 29, 2024 -
Maverik
Maverik revamps Kum & Go’s loyalty program and mobile app
While Maverik’s actions earlier this year suggested it might retire the Kum & Go banner, the company says no further rebranding decisions have been made.
By Brett Dworski • March 28, 2024 -
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Applegreen to nearly double EV charging footprint in New York this year
The c-store retailer aims to reach at least 70 charging stations by the end of 2024 as part of a major program to remodel all 27 New York State Thruway service areas.
By Brett Dworski • March 27, 2024 -
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Maverik reopens in Montana
The retailer opened a location in the capital city of Helena several years after closing its only previous store in The Treasure State.
By Brett Dworski • March 27, 2024 -
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Mountain Express trustee agrees on $23M settlement with insurance firm
The payout is expected to come from Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, which assisted in the proposed sale of over 20 Mountain Express-owned c-stores in 2022.
By Brett Dworski • March 27, 2024 -
Retrieved from Wawa press release.
Wawa names former Red Lobster exec as chief supply chain officer
Nelson Griffin, who spent over eight years with the seafood restaurant chain, joined the c-store retailer earlier this month.
By Brett Dworski • March 26, 2024 -
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Yesway to double store count in Oklahoma
The retailer plans to operate at least 15 c-stores in the state by the end of 2024, more than doubling its current count.
By Brett Dworski • March 25, 2024 -
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Meet the women in charge of ‘G-Spot,’ Iowa’s newest c-store brand
Assembled from the ashes of Mountain Express, the memorably named group wants to grab peoples’ attention as it reopens more than a dozen formerly shuttered locations in the state.
By Brett Dworski • March 25, 2024 -
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Sponsored by PaylocityHow to overcome 5 retail industry challenges
Discover tips and tricks to help you tackle some of the top HR pain points for stores and wholesale businesses.
March 25, 2024 -
Retrieved from Circle K press release.
Circle K’s Inner Circle now in more than 30 states
Fueled by price-conscious shoppers looking for deals, the loyalty program that launched last year now counts nearly 5 million U.S. members.
By Jessica Loder • March 22, 2024 -
Retrieved from Wawa.
Wawa sets date for first Alabama store
The April 25 opening in Fairhope marks the first opening among seven new states the retailer has targeted for expansion.
By Jessica Loder • March 20, 2024 -
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H&S doubles store count with acquisition
The deal for fuel and convenience retail businesses from Andretti Petroleum Group includes nearly 170 c-stores along with car washes, a commercial fueling business and more.
By Jessica Loder • March 20, 2024 -
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Back to Basics: Building a dining room
Indoors or outdoors? Tables or bar stools? There’s a lot c-store retailers should consider when designing a dining space, experts say.
By Christine Blank • March 19, 2024 -
Retrieved from amcon.com.
Amcon Distributing to acquire Burklund
Once the deal closes, the combined company will service around 7,400 locations in 32 states and have distribution centers in nine states.
By Jessica Loder • March 19, 2024 -
Retrieved from Shop Quik.
U-Stop enters Kansas with 11-store acquisition
The Nebraska retailer has grown its c-store network to about 40 locations with the purchase of Shop Quik’s remaining locations.
By Brett Dworski • March 19, 2024 -
Retrieved from BP press release.
BP plans more than 600 new stores globally by 2030
The expansion will start with the opening of around 150 sites by the end of 2025, including more than 100 in Poland in partnership with grocer Auchan.
By Jessica Loder • March 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Dollar General
Dollar General plans 800 stores this year as rival Dollar Tree pulls back
Thirty of those will be under its Popshelf banner, though the discount retailer is taking the concept’s expansion slowly given its discretionary focus.
By Nate Delesline III • March 18, 2024 -
Retrieved from 7-Eleven.
7-Eleven taps former McDonald’s and Wendy’s exec to lead restaurant operations
William Armstrong, who spent over a decade with both fast food brands, will spearhead the division that includes Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits.
By Brett Dworski • March 18, 2024 -
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Sponsored by The Hershey CompanyThe gold standard planogram: A data-driven approach to boosting sales
These merchandising principles give stores an average 19% dollar increase and 5.2% unit increase (YOY) for the candy, mint and gum category.
By Glenn Frazier, Director, Category Management US Convenience. The Hershey Company • March 18, 2024 -
Dollar Tree, Family Dollar to close 1,000 stores
The company said continued inflation is pressuring Family Dollar's core customer base.
By Nate Delesline III • March 15, 2024 -
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NATSO names new board members
Joe Zietlow of Kwik Trip takes over as chairman while Travelcenters of America CEO Debi Boffa and QuikTrip CCO Bruce Morgan also joined the organization’s board.
By Jessica Loder • March 14, 2024 -
Retrieved from Shell website.
Shell to sell 1,000 c-stores by 2026
The oil giant said on Thursday that it will divest 500 company-owned retail sites this year and next globally as part of its broader strategy.
By Brett Dworski • March 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
7-Eleven sues two franchisees after ‘fraudulent transactions’
The retailer terminated its franchise agreements with the operators after it claims it learned of hundreds of fake transactions across six stores, yet the franchisees are refusing to leave.
By Brett Dworski • March 14, 2024
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