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

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Top 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.

By C-Store Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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