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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 March 6, 2024
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    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 March 6, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive

    Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive 2023/2024

    By C-Store Dive staff
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    Smoker Friendly acquires 54 locations in Indiana

    The tobacco shop and gas station operator’s store count has reached 344 as it grows its footprint around the U.S.

    By March 5, 2024
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    6 notable c-store executive changes from February

    Former leaders from Kum & Go, BP, Pilot and other major companies all joined new convenience retailers last month.

    By March 5, 2024
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    Whole Foods to open urban c-store brand

    Whole Foods Market Daily Shop will offer groceries, grab-and-go items and made-to-order food in a format that’s around a quarter the size of the retailer’s legacy stores.

    By Peyton Bigora • March 4, 2024
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    Cal’s Convenience COO announces departure

    The executive said on LinkedIn that he’s seeking a new role as the closing date approaches for 7-Eleven and Sunoco’s deal for the sites Cal’s manages.

    By March 4, 2024
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    McLane adds emerging brands platform

    Built together with fellow distributor Mable, the program gives retailers an easier way to try small, unique or local brands. 

    By March 1, 2024
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    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 Feb. 29, 2024
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    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 Feb. 28, 2024
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    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 Feb. 28, 2024
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    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 Feb. 28, 2024
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    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 Feb. 28, 2024
  • 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 Feb. 27, 2024
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    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 Feb. 26, 2024
  • 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 Feb. 23, 2024
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    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 Feb. 23, 2024
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    Shane 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 Feb. 22, 2024
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    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 Feb. 21, 2024
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    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 Feb. 21, 2024
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    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 Feb. 20, 2024
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    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 Feb. 20, 2024
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    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 Feb. 20, 2024
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    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 Feb. 16, 2024
  • 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 Feb. 15, 2024
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    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 Feb. 14, 2024