How Urban Value got delivery right

After a couple tries, the Texas-based company forged a partnership that streamlined fulfillment and tripled its delivery sales year over year.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 27, 2023

RaceTrac looks to build large ‘state-of-the-art’ store in Georgia

If approved, the 20,000-square-foot site could include meeting, office and R&D space in addition to a convenience store and dining area. 

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 27, 2023

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How one Illinois c-store chain is going green with biodegradable goods

Ricky Rockets’ director of food operations put a lot of work and time into finding straws, containers and more that serve both customers and the environment.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 22, 2023

Pilot hires chief people officer

Julius Cox, who will lead all of the company’s HR initiatives, brings more than two decades of experience from related roles across several industries.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 21, 2023

Farm bill extension continues prohibition on EBT processing fees for SNAP purchases

A short-term funding package prohibits EBT processing fees for another year, but trade groups are pushing for a permanent ban.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 21, 2023

AB InBev US CMO to resign as Bud Light woes continue

Benoit Garbe will exit at the end of the year, with marketing to be overseen by U.S. Chief Commercial Officer Kyle Norrington.

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 21, 2023

Joseph Petrowski, who helped fuel Yesway and Cumberland Farms expansions, has passed away

Yesway Chairman and CEO Thomas Trkla announced the news in a LinkedIn post, noting Petrowski was a “true legend” in the industry.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 21, 2023

How leaders see the future of the c-store experience

Standing out from the crowd is top of mind, according to a survey by Incisiv — though executives listed multiple ways that could be accomplished.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 20, 2023

Back to Basics: How c-stores can add pizza to their foodservice lineup

Convenience store customers love innovative pizza varieties. But before they roll out the eye-catching selections, companies need to make sure they can make a good pepperoni pie.

By Amanda Baltazar • Nov. 20, 2023

RaceTrac opening in 2 new states next month

The convenience retailer will add stores in Indiana and South Carolina to its footprint by year’s end.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 17, 2023

Sheetz continues North Carolina expansion

The convenience retailer has outlined plans for five locations in the Asheville market, with the first to open in 2024.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 16, 2023

Why some c-stores are targeting college towns

Generation Z likes the c-store experience, but interested retailers will face some challenges when competing  with on-campus sites, experts say.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 16, 2023

Giant Eagle ends fuel rewards program

The grocer intends to stop operating fuelperks+ on Jan. 25 and will transfer enrolled shoppers to myPerks, which its GetGo c-store arm already uses.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 15, 2023

Parkland’s EV charging performing better than anticipated, CEO says

High usage and backcourt conversion rates along with government support have been key, multiple executives noted during Parkland’s 2023 investor day.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 14, 2023

Buc-ee’s joins Mercedes-Benz EV charging network

The initial rollout will include chargers at 30 of the retailer’s travel centers by the end of 2024.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2023

Coborn’s sells 14 c-stores

Although its selling off the Holiday Stationstores sites in central Minnesota, the grocer will continue operating its Little Dukes convenience stores.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 9, 2023

Global Partners makes $305M fuels acquisition

The deal for 25 liquid energy terminals along the Atlantic Coast, in the Southeast and in Texas will more than double the company’s footprint of these facilities.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2023

Wally’s to open multiple travel centers — including its largest yet — in Kansas City

The St. Louis-based chain revealed plans Tuesday to build a 50,000-square-foot location in Independence, Missouri, as it continues its Midwest expansion.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 8, 2023

Titan Cloud taps Petro West’s site management software

The platform combines human and automated tools to help small and independent petroleum companies navigate fuel management challenges.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 8, 2023

Mountain Express REIT emerges as seller in recent SQRL deal

Blue Owl Capital sold all 210 stores — which were previously leased by Mountain Express — to the Arkansas-based retailer last month, a source familiar with the matter confirmed.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 7, 2023

Casey’s to enter Texas with latest acquisition

The Iowa-based retailer has agreed to purchase 22 Lone Star Food Stores locations in the eastern part of the state.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 7, 2023

7-Eleven sues Chicago law office for trademark infringement

The c-store chain claims the Seven Eleven Law Group is unlawfully using its name as well as elements of its green-and-white logo.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 6, 2023

How Pilot strategizes for its $1B New Horizons program

The travel center chain’s 400-store update program is behind schedule. But the company is pushing ahead using data and AI to plan out each location.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 6, 2023

Petroleum Marketing Group acquires 10 stores

The fuel distributor and c-store retailer bought assets from the Springer Eubank Company, including nine Phoenix Mart c-stores and the Phoenix Travel Center.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 3, 2023

Murphy USA expanding store redesign program

After a successful pilot, the convenience retailer plans to implement a new design at up to 50 of its 2,800-square-foot stores in 2024.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 2, 2023