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Courtesy of Wawa
Wawa to break ground on first Georgia stores next week
The company will begin construction on locations in Brunswick and Jesup on March 7 as its expansion plans in the state take shape.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 29, 2024 -
Retrieved from Delek website.
Delek cuts retail capital budget in half for 2024
The company allocated about $30 million of funds to rebranding its c-stores last year, and expects to only commit half of that amount this time around.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Retrieved from Parkland.
Parkland places 157 stores up for sale
This comes nearly a year after the retailer said it wanted to sell up to $500 million worth of assets, including select retail sites that no longer align with its business objectives.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Retrieved from Irving Oil.
Irving Oil president stepping down
Ian Whitcomb will leave in June after almost nine years with the oil and retail company, which is currently undergoing a strategic review.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Brett Dworski/C-Store Dive
Fueling Up: Why do so many c-stores have similar names?
Countless chains across the country have a variation of the words “quick,” “fast” or “stop” in their names. It’s a simple, straightforward approach, but it can also hurt the business, experts say.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Retrieved from CrossAmerica Partners website.
CrossAmerica CEO talks Applegreen acquisition
The deal for 59 c-stores in Florida, Minnesota and Wisconsin underscores the retailer’s goal to convert more stores to company-operated sites moving forward, Charles Nifong said Tuesday.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Permission granted by TravelCenters of America
TA teases 2024 growth plans
As the travel center chain opens its 300th location this week, parent company BP has outlined several additions to the brand coming this year.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Retrieved from CrossAmerica Partners website.
CrossAmerica to acquire 59 Applegreen c-stores for $16.9M
The deal comes six years after the two companies partnered to have Applegreen operate over 60 CrossAmerica locations in Florida.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Permission granted by Clipper Petroleum
Clipper Petroleum names new CFO
Craig Peters, who previously held leadership positions with Delek US Holdings and Mountain Express Oil, will start in the role next week.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Permission granted by Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores
Q&AShane Warton talks Love’s 2024 growth plans and beyond
As the c-store and truck stop chain turns 60, its president breaks down the company's M&A strategy, EV charging plans and more.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Thai Phi Le/C-Store Dive
Wawa gets approval in Georgia as 2024 plans come into focus
The c-store company received the okay for a store in Pooler, Georgia, weeks after saying it will open 70 new stores this year, including debuts in three states.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Retrieved from Murphy USA.
Murphy USA names first COO, shuffles exec team
In addition to promoting former CFO Mindy West to the new role, the c-store retailer hired Dollar Tree and Walmart veteran Galagher Jeff to take over as finance chief.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Retrieved from Twice Daily.
Tri Star Energy names new COO
The parent company of Twice Daily c-stores and White Bison coffee shops has promoted a new executive as it builds on a year of acquisitions and integrations.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Retrieved from Murphy USA website.
Longtime Murphy USA board member to step down
Fred Holliger, who has been on the retailer’s board since 2013, will retire as of the company’s 2024 annual shareholders meeting.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Retrieved from Wawa.
How c-stores should handle their big expansion plans
Operators are regularly arriving in new regions. Doing so requires painstaking due diligence and enough uniqueness to stand out, experts say.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Sheetz
Sheetz promotes three new EVPs
The Pennsylvania-based retailer has promoted leaders to its executive team who work across its strategy, marketing and fuels departments.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 16, 2024 -
Retrieved from TravelCenters of America press release.
TA names new SVP of corporate development
The travel center chain appointed its newest senior executive earlier this month as it continues to bring on talent from parent company BP.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Permission granted by Foxtrot
Foxtrot parent company names new CEO
Rob Twyman, a grocery veteran who worked for decades at Whole Foods, succeeds Liz Williams, who will become the next CEO at restaurant chain El Pollo Loco.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Daphne Howland/C-Store Dive
Dollar Tree expands COO role
Mike Creedon will add leadership of Dollar Tree and Family Dollar merchandising and supply chain to his scope of responsibilities.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of EG Group
EG America names Pilot veteran as CMO
Brian Ferguson brings experience in digital transformation and working with AI to a retailer that has undergone numerous changes over the past year.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from Brewer Oil Company.
Shell to acquire Brewer Oil Company’s retail arm
The deal, which includes 45 convenience stores in New Mexico, underscores Shell’s broader growth plans in the U.S.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from Chevron Phillips Chemical on Feb. 2, 2024.
Chevron Phillips Chemical names new CEO
Steve Prusak takes over as president and CEO on March 1 following the retirement of current leader Bruce Chinn. Several other promotions were also announced.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Retrieved from BP press release.
BP begins rebranding TA forecourts
Seventy TA locations already had the BP or Amoco banner when the oil giant acquired the travel center chain last year, and now more conversions are rolling out across the country.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Retrieved from Murphy USA website.
Murphy USA looks to rebound after store growth ‘disappointment’ in 2023
The company came up short on its new stores goal last calendar year, but has plans in place to help it add up to 35 locations in 2024.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Permission granted by SQRL
SQRL continues layoffs as it pivots operating strategy
The company’s CEO said Thursday that it has terminated more than 100 employees over the past month as it shifts to an owner-operated store model.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 9, 2024
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