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Casey’s adds new board member
Maria Castañón Moats brings decades of experience in corporate governance and M&A as the convenience retailer targets 350 new stores by 2026.
By Jessica Loder • June 14, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Road Ahead: 5 keys urban c-stores need to succeed
For c-stores to operate effectively without fuel, they need to have a solid go-to-market plan, know how they want to operate and focus on sales velocity, writes columnist Frank Beard.
By Frank Beard • June 13, 2024 -
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Applegreen’s CEO of EV charging in the U.S. retires
Holly Angell, who led the c-store retailer’s electrification business and previously helped establish 7-Eleven’s EV charging network, retired last week.
By Brett Dworski • June 12, 2024 -
GPM Investments battling $5.5M wrongful death settlement
The c-store retailer was found liable after one of its clerks was murdered during a night shift. It’s now fighting in Texas court to vacate the judgment.
By Brett Dworski • June 11, 2024 -
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Inside ExtraMile’s plan to double its store count by 2029
Three years after arriving in the Southeast, the California-based retailer is embarking on a journey to expand across the country and reach 2,000 locations.
By Brett Dworski • June 11, 2024 -
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QuikTrip deploys anti-loitering devices
The company has installed 3D printed “anti-loitering domes” in the ground along some stores in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
By Jessica Loder • June 10, 2024 -
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Q&AFoxtrot founder talks retailer’s struggles, resurgence and growth plans
Mike LaVitola is back in the driver seat and plans to reopen 15 stores. He discussed what led to the company’s demise, where stores will open and more.
By Brett Dworski • June 7, 2024 -
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Circle K partnership turns food waste into cash
Through the Too Good To Go app, customers can purchase items near their expiration date at large discounts.
By Jessica Loder • June 7, 2024 -
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EG Group announces CEO change, appoints new CFO
Zuber Issa has agreed to acquire the c-store retailer’s forecourt business in the U.K. He’s expected to step down from his post in the second half of this year once the deal closes.
By Brett Dworski • June 7, 2024 -
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7-Eleven franchisees say retailer’s management ‘pressured’ them to make fraudulent transactions
In March, 7-Eleven stripped the franchise agreements from two people for falsifying tobacco purchases at several stores. Those individuals now claim the retailer’s officials instructed them to do so.
By Brett Dworski • June 6, 2024 -
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Dollar Tree to explore spinoff or sale of Family Dollar
The underperforming banner has been a drag on operations since its acquisition.
By Nate Delesline III • June 6, 2024 -
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Foxtrot is returning — but with plenty of questions about its future
Founder Mike LaVitola plans to reopen several locations this summer, yet it’s unclear how he’s been involved with the retailer amid its bankruptcy process.
By Brett Dworski • June 6, 2024 -
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5 notable c-store executive changes from May
Two CEO announcements led last month’s list of leadership shifts from around the convenience store industry.
By Brett Dworski • June 5, 2024 -
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6 Foxtrot c-stores leased to Further Point Enterprises
The holding company that acquired the non-real-estate assets from 15 Foxtrot c-stores last month is now the official tenant for half a dozen of its locations.
By Brett Dworski • June 4, 2024 -
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Marathon names new CEO
Maryann Mannen, who became president of the energy company earlier this year, will take on its top role in August.
By Brett Dworski • May 31, 2024 -
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ExtraMile makes Louisiana debut
The c-store retailer opened a location about 35 miles north of New Orleans late last month as it plans a broader expansion in the South and Southeast.
By Brett Dworski • May 31, 2024 -
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QuikTrip to open first location in Ohio next week
The Oklahoma-based retailer will arrive in The Buckeye State more than two years after applying to build in Dayton.
By Brett Dworski • May 31, 2024 -
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ExtraMile refreshing branding across its c-store network
The retailer began a remodeling effort in 2019 that first focused on store interiors but recently shifted to the exterior, President Brian Sardelich said in an interview.
By Brett Dworski • May 31, 2024 -
Retrieved from SQRL.
Deep DiveAs SQRL continues to spiral, its landlords remain in the dark
Amid the convenience retailer’s struggles, store owners have lost millions and face an uncertain future. Many of them have begun terminating their leases.
By Brett Dworski • May 30, 2024 -
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Stinker Stores names Nate Brazier as CEO
The Idaho-based retailer’s COO has stepped into the company’s top leadership role as its owner retires after 22 years.
By Brett Dworski • May 29, 2024 -
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Blue Owl terminates leases for SQRL convenience stores
Jamal Hizam, the retailer’s CEO, confirmed to C-Store Dive that he’s refusing to vacate the locations without the courts ordering him to do so.
By Brett Dworski • May 28, 2024 -
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QuikTrip to enter Florida
The convenience retailer is in the early stages of developing a travel center in Cottondale, a small town in the state’s panhandle.
By Brett Dworski • May 23, 2024 -
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Circle K offers 40-cent fuel discount
The three-hour promotion just before Memorial Day weekend will be available at 5,500 of the retailer’s U.S. stores.
By Jessica Loder • May 23, 2024 -
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Wawa sets groundbreakings in 3 new states
The first Kentucky sites will start work on June 5 followed by inaugural locations in Ohio and Indiana the following day.
By Jessica Loder • May 23, 2024 -
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Midwest c-store chain ends agreement with Holiday Stationstores
Mega Consumers Cooperative will also cease operating five stores as it prepares to exit bankruptcy.
By Jessica Loder • May 22, 2024
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