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Retrieved from Delek website.
Delek names new director to board
Christine Benson Schwartzstein has nearly two decades of experience in the energy and financial industries.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Pilot names new SVP of alternative fuels
Shannon Sturgil will oversee the development of the travel center chain’s sustainable energy transition, which includes its EV charging program.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of RaceTrac
RaceTrac looks to North Carolina for next expansion
After expanding into South Carolina and Indiana in late 2023, the company continues to move into new territories while also developing its brand.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Retrieved from TravelCenters of America press release.
TA names 3 new executives to trucking division
Each of these execs, who stepped into their new roles on Jan. 1, will help oversee the growth of TA’s commercial business, a spokesperson said.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Kent Companies reaches Alabama with 13-store acquisition
The Texas-based c-store retailer made its third acquisition in the past year as it continues to establish itself as a key player across the South.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Berkshire Hathaway now sole owner of Pilot Company
Warren Buffet’s holding firm has purchased the remaining 20% of the travel center chain that had been owned by the company’s founders, the Haslam family.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
7-Eleven outlines upgrades for Speedway, Stripes stores
Speedway will get 7-Eleven’s proprietary POS system and expanded foodservice program while its new Stripes acquisitions will get a loyalty and delivery boost.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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BP names Murray Auchincloss new CEO
This concludes a search process for the oil and gas giant that began last September, when former leader Bernard Looney resigned.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Maverik begins rebranding Kum & Go locations
A site in Draper, Utah, marks the first of many store conversions, which Maverik CEO Chuck Maggelet previously said would occur in Utah, Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Price check: How will consumers’ ongoing financial woes impact c-stores?
As consumers continue to watch their spending, convenience stores should tout variety and lean heavily on their loyalty programs to show they’re still a good value, experts say.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Retrieved from Stripes.
Why the 7-Eleven-Sunoco deal bucks a recent M&A trend
The $1 billion agreement runs counter to a movement that saw oil brands getting back into fully owned retail stores in the past few years.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from Haffners.com
Circle K veteran takes chief retail officer role at Energy North Group
Brian Koenig has taken the reins following Jonathan Ketchum’s retirement from Haffner’s parent company on Dec. 31.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Retrieved from BP.
BP’s shareholders reportedly have a new CEO in mind
Some of the fuel and c-store retailer’s largest investors have urged it to look outside the company and consider current CEO of BAE Systems Charles Woodburn, according to Sky News.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
7-Eleven to acquire 204 c-stores from Sunoco
The $1 billion move brings the entire Stripes banner under 7-Eleven’s control after the retailer bought the bulk of the brand from Sunoco in 2017.
By Jessica Loder , Brett Dworski • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of Casey's
Casey’s taps former Hy-Vee exec to lead its retail media network
Justin Coaldrake joins the Iowa-based c-store chain several months after Art Sebastian, who previously led this program, left the company.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Mario Tama via Getty Images
CVS interim CFO takes permanent seat
The CVS Health executive is taking on the top finance spot as it looks to get back on track following a corporate restructuring, company-wide layoffs and rising costs.
By Grace Noto • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Retrieved from New Distributing.
Texas c-store retailer sells 8 locations
Third-generation, family-owned New Distributing will continue supplying fuel to its divested stores for the next 15 years.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Retrieved from Cumberland Farms website.
EG America terminates 90 corporate employees
The layoffs continue what has been a busy past year for the c-store retailer’s parent company in an effort to relieve its $5.7 billion of debt.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Retrieved from 7-Eleven press release.
Back to Basics: How to build a successful delivery program
Delivery customers tend to have larger baskets and give retailers several chances to upsell, but it’s important to curate the menu, experts say.
By Amanda Baltazar • Jan. 8, 2024 -
Retrieved from Mountain Express.
Mountain Express dismisses defamation lawsuit against former broker
The bankrupt retailer claimed The Kase Group lied about its real estate licenses and made damaging statements about the former retail and fueling company.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
7-Eleven’s top foodservice executive departs
Jack Stout, who before last summer was the retailer’s chief merchandising officer for nearly five years, left the company at the end of 2023.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Stinker Stores restructures leadership team
The Idaho-based retailer has promoted several executives to begin 2024 as it builds off a busy year where it took on many new initiatives.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Deep DiveRestaurant loyalty programs will be ruled by personalization in 2024
Major chains are using real-time consumer data and artificial intelligence to provide more personalized perks, which may grow engagement even as diners’ emotional attachment to brands dips.
By Danielle McLean • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Retrieved from Pilot.
Pilot promotes Jamie Landis to new SVP role
The retailer’s former VP of team member experience will now oversee the company's long-term strategy, which includes initiatives like its New Horizons program.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Courtesy of RaceTrac
RaceTrac names Natalie Morhous as CEO
Morhous, who has served as the retailer’s president since 2019, took over the top job from Max McBrayer on Tuesday.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 3, 2024
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