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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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Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive 2023/2024
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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 -
Courtesy of Sheetz
Sheetz to break ground in Michigan Thursday
The location in Romulus is the first of around 60 the chain plans to build in the state over the next several years.
By Jessica Loder • March 13, 2024 -
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Hy-Vee grows its retail media network’s leadership team
Digital marketing veterans Kathryn Mazza and Britt Polihronis will help oversee the Midwestern regional grocer’s retail media platform, which launched last September.
By Peyton Bigora • March 13, 2024 -
Retrieved from Global Partners.
Global Partners debuts new brand identity
The c-store retailer’s upgraded website and logo are meant to reflect its commitment to sustainability and alternative energy.
By Brett Dworski • March 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
7-Eleven sues private label supplier for $1.6M
The c-store retailer accused Trilliant Food & Nutrition, which produced its 7-Select bottled cappuccino beverages, of failing to adhere to their contract.
By Brett Dworski • March 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ruiz Foods
Ruiz Foods opens new Texas HQ
The frozen food company behind Tornados has moved its base of operations from California, where it opened its first company-built manufacturing plant in 1990.
By Jessica Loder • March 11, 2024 -
Retrieved from NACS.
Why Arko is slowing down its M&A strategy
The parent company of GPM Investments, which has made more than 20 acquisitions since 2007, is focused on enhancing its existing store network, CEO Arie Kotler said.
By Brett Dworski • March 11, 2024 -
Retrieved from Kum & Go press release.
Kum & Go to close last urban walk-up location
The Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer is officially ending its fuel-less c-store program, which launched in 2020 across several markets.
By Brett Dworski • March 8, 2024 -
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Maverik CEO announces retirement
Chuck Maggelet, who has led the company for more than seven years, will step down on May 1.
By Brett Dworski • March 8, 2024 -
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Urban Value to open first autonomous c-store this summer
The c-store chain built for apartment complexes has partnered with Juxta to bring several unstaffed locations to Texas by the end of 2024.
By Brett Dworski • March 7, 2024 -
Retrieved from Murphy USA.
How Murphy USA is gearing up for the future
The retailer is testing several tech and AI-driven platforms to improve its bottom line and customer experience as it continues its ambitious store-growth strategy.
By Brett Dworski • March 6, 2024 -
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Pilot plans 35 new stores for 2024
The travel center chain is also speeding up store remodels under its New Horizons initiative, with 75 slated to be completed this year.
By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2024 -
Permission granted by Rutter's
Rutter’s names new president of real estate arm
Chris Hartman will also retain his role as VP of fuels, advertising and development with the c-store chain as the company pursues ambitious growth.
By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2024
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