‘Every product has to pay the rent:’ Casey’s and GPM Investments talk merchandising strategies

Executives from two of the industry’s biggest chains discussed how they’re getting the most out of their assortments.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 4, 2023

How 7-Eleven is evolving its retail media platform

The c-store giant’s director of brand and customer insights outlined the first year of its Gulp Media program to a crowd at the NACS Show on Tuesday. 

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 4, 2023

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Arko names Casey’s, RaceTrac veteran to new foodservice role

Richard Guidry, who previously worked as brand director of food service at Casey’s, will help Arko subsidiary GPM Investments grow its dining program.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 3, 2023

Family Express outlines expansion plans, new store prototype

The updated format will have a “major” focus on foodservice as the company plans to grow its network by at least 25%.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 2, 2023

BP’s U.S. chair and president resigns

Dave Lawler’s resignation comes just a couple weeks after BP’s former CEO Bernard Looney abruptly left his post.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 2, 2023

Fueling Up: 7 burning questions ahead of the NACS show

The c-store industry has made huge strides in areas like loyalty and market expansion this year, but plenty of uncertainties remain as 2024 approaches.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 2, 2023

Couche-Tard selling 68 c-stores

Each location is about 2,300 square feet and has roughly 23,000 square feet of parking lot space, according to advisory firm NRC.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 2, 2023

Three Bears acquires 5 Alaskan gas stations

The grocery and convenience retailer also added a supply store to its array of retail locations included in its 2023 expansion plans.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 2, 2023

Wawa unveils plans for 60 stores in Indiana

The convenience retailer provided further details this week about its broader intent to open 160 locations across three new states over the next decade.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 29, 2023

4 key loyalty trends for c-stores

Paytronix’s 2023 report examines the growth of rewards program memberships, the busiest dayparts and ways to engage customers across retail.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 29, 2023

Retail shrink, theft changed little in 2022

But more retailers are concerned about escalating violence in stores, which experts say carries other costs beyond shrink.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2023

Pilot names new COO

Brad Anderson took on his new position last month. He’ll oversee the company’s strategy for its retail and food operations, a company spokesperson confirmed.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 28, 2023

Wawa outlines 100 new stores across Ohio and Kentucky by 2033

The convenience retailer has more than 30 locations under contract in the two states and will share details of its Indiana expansion on Thursday.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 28, 2023

Amazon Go resumes suburban expansion with Washington store

The new location is the first to open since Amazon closed nearly a third of its brick-and-mortar convenience stores earlier this year.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 27, 2023

Mountain Express sells intellectual property rights for 25 c-stores

The bankrupt retailer acquired these locations via sale-leaseback in 2022. It’s now selling their contracts, records and customer information back to the original owner to avoid more legal issues.

By Brett Dworski • Updated Sept. 27, 2023

Wawa debuts ‘next generation’ store prototype

The newly designed building features a revamped entryway and roof canopy, as well as expanded space inside and larger windows.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 26, 2023

The Road Ahead: Will retailers crack the code on urban c-store formats?

Recent closures from the likes of Wawa and Sheetz might cast doubt on the model, but there are plenty of examples out there of retailers making fuel-less stores work, writes columnist Frank Beard.

By Frank Beard • Sept. 26, 2023

Wawa’s $10.7M data breach lawsuit against Mastercard thrown out

The convenience retailer accused the payments company of breach of contract and unfair practices stemming from its 2019 malware attack.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 25, 2023

Hy-Vee debuts in-house retail media network

With this, the parent company of Fast & Fresh joins Giant Eagle as the latest grocery/c-store operator to launch its own retail media venture.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 25, 2023

Keurig Dr Pepper names ex-Mondelēz exec Tim Cofer as CEO

He will join the beverage maker as its COO on Nov. 6 before transitioning to the top post in the second quarter of 2024, replacing longtime head Bob Gamgort.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 22, 2023

Couche-Tard’s tech employees to be offered jobs at new IT provider

As the retailer outsources its IT services to CGI for the next decade, some of its team members will have the chance to shift companies, a Couche-Tard spokesperson confirmed.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 22, 2023

Royal Farms expands EV infrastructure with 30 more chargers

While many convenience operators remain hesitant to explore electrification, the Maryland retailer continues to dip its feet into the service.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 22, 2023

Kum & Go launches food-focused ad campaign

The convenience retailer's latest campaign, which employs its quirky brand voice, targets Gen Z consumers via social media and out-of-home integrations.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 21, 2023

West Coast retailer aims to double its footprint, grow digital capabilities

H&S Energy, which operates over 160 c-stores, aims to reach 400 locations and by 2025 plans to surpass $10 million in annual online sales.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 21, 2023

Hershey expands executive ranks with first chief technology officer

Deepak Bhatia, who previously worked at Amazon, brings expertise in automation, supply chain and artificial intelligence to the Reese’s manufacturer.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 21, 2023