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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Restaurant 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

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

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

Parkland’s shareholder-chosen board members depart after 7 months

The Simpson Group, one of Parkland’s largest investors, designated Michael Christiansen and Marc Halley to join the board last summer.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 2, 2024

Marathon names new leader as it splits its president, CEO roles

The oil giant on Jan. 1 appointed Maryann Mannen as its president — a role previously held by CEO Michael Hennigan. 

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 2, 2024

Stewart’s Shops adds COO role

Chad Kiesow, who took over the new position in November, has worked with the Ballston Spa, New York-based chain for three decades.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 2, 2024

Love’s names 2 new leaders to executive team

The convenience retailer has named its first VP of customer experience and a new VP of corporate development and growth initiatives.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 22, 2023

RaceTrac will soon open its first stores — including its largest travel center — in South Carolina

The Atlanta-based retailer will arrive in the Palmetto State nearly 12 months after news surfaced of its planned expansion.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 21, 2023

Arko names Robert Giammatteo as new CFO

Giammatteo, who has more than a decade of retail finance experience, takes over on Jan. 2 from Don Bassell, who announced his retirement earlier this year.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 21, 2023

Kwik Trip spending $151M to grow facilities in Wisconsin

The company will use the money to expand its dairy, commissary and bakery infrastructure, build a distribution center, and buy and update office space.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 19, 2023

Fast Stop enters New Mexico with 12-store acquisition

The Louisiana-based retailer has purchased the Snappy Mart Stores chain several years after Couche-Tard was rumored to be interested in acquiring it.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 19, 2023

How c-stores are using food, merch and more to boost holiday traffic

Whether it’s festive coffees, ugly sweaters or even a seasonally themed pic from Wally’s photo booth, c-stores are taking a variety of approaches to engaging customers.

By Christine Blank • Dec. 19, 2023

Par Mar Oil acquires 14 c-stores in Ohio

All locations operate under the Red Rover banner formerly owned by Santmyer Companies.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 18, 2023

Giant Oil acquires 11 Pennsylvania c-stores

American Natural Retail sold 11 sites to the On the Fly franchisor and plans to close two of its other retail locations in 2024.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 18, 2023