How Parkland USA ‘rebounded’ from a challenging 2022

During its recent earnings call, the company credited a refined strategy centered around its retail and commercial lines of business for driving growth.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 2, 2023

How Coen Markets is evolving its loyalty program

Two years after launching its rewards platform, the Pennsylvania-based c-store retailer is already making updates to engage current and prospective members.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 2, 2023

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Couche-Tard selling 25 stores in Canada

The Mac’s, Circle K and Couche-Tard locations make up the second round of properties the retailer has put up for sale in the last month.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 1, 2023

Walmart invests over $500M to upgrade 117 stores

A new grab-and-go section for quick meal and drink options is among the retailer's layout, technology and assortment enhancements.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2023

Nouria Energy names new CFO

Howard Rosenstein was chief financial officer for EG America-owned Cumberland Farms for a decade and led finance operations for Gulf Oil before that.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 31, 2023

EG Group completes multibillion-dollar sale of UK and Ireland business

The company said the deal underscores its plan to become a “multi-purpose” c-store retailer.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 31, 2023

Mapping Wawa’s expansion plans

As the popular convenience retailer moves into new regions, here’s a look at the plans it’s revealed so far across seven new states.

By Jessica Loder , Jeff Wells • Oct. 31, 2023

Kwik Trip’s loyalty outage remedies include bonus points and, for some, free beer

In addition to the drink for Wisconsin Kwik Rewards customers, all members will get free trips based on the average purchases before the outage and double visits through Nov. 5.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 31, 2023

Realty Income acquires fellow REIT for $9.3B

The companies, whose tenants include retailers like EG America, 7-Eleven and Circle K, expect convenience stores to be their largest segment.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 31, 2023

Love’s expands RV network

The travel stop company, which began installing RV hookups last year, plans to have them in more than 50 locations by the beginning of next year.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 30, 2023

Wawa plans 80 stores for North Carolina

The first eight locations in the state are slated to open in 2024, joining the company’s expansion in other new states like Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 26, 2023

Parker’s outlines 4-year growth plan

The popular Southeastern c-store chain has revealed plans to double its store count and reach several new markets by 2027.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 26, 2023

Kum & Go zeroes in on small-format ‘Bistro’ locations

The company has opened eight of the foodservice-focused locations in six states so far this year, with the latest opening happening in Aurura, Missouri, this week.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 26, 2023

How Dash In plans to triple its store count by 2030

The East Coast retailer has big goals for the next decade, including a southern expansion that’s expected to launch in the Carolinas in 2025, CEO Blackie Wills said.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 25, 2023

Citgo sale process begins

The first round of nonbinding bids for the oil refiner is due in January, with a final sale hearing expected to be held on July 15, 2024.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 25, 2023

7-Eleven testing ‘coffee of the future’ machine

As the c-store giant refreshes its coffee service chainwide, it’s begun testing a machine that lets shoppers order custom brews with a variety of coffee types and mix-ins.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 24, 2023

Mountain Express’ bankruptcy judge resigns amid ethics lawsuit

David Jones stepped down after accusations that he had an undisclosed romantic relationship with an attorney whose firm had cases in his court. 

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 24, 2023

Chevron to buy Hess in $53B deal

The all-stock acquisition adds assets in the Bakken Formation, the Gulf of Mexico and Guyana to Chevron’s holdings and should close in the first half of 2024.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 23, 2023

Tracking Buc-ee’s US expansion

The retailer, well known for its mega-stores, is eyeing a second site in Ohio and scheduled a groundbreaking for its Monroe County, Georgia, location.

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Kwik Trip automates supply chain functions

The convenience retailer has tapped software company Gravitate to improve its fuel supply decisions and minimize the laid-in cost of fuel across its network.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 23, 2023

Sprint Mart opens its largest store to date

The 16,000-square-foot location in Alabama features a new sit-down restaurant concept, Sadie’s Diner.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 23, 2023

Kwik Trip says cyberattack likely caused network outage

The retailer noted via social media posts on Thursday that the investigation into the network outage is ongoing. Its loyalty website and mobile app remain down.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 20, 2023

Wawa’s Tennessee expansion continues

The c-store retailer filed permits in two more regions in the state after already seeking approval for four others earlier this year.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 19, 2023

7-Eleven sees a boost from fuel price lock

Loyalty customers who use the tool, which locks in gas or diesel prices for up to four days, visit stores 90% more often than other members, the c-store’s parent company reported last week.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 19, 2023

Kwik Trip restores ‘many’ systems amid outage

The convenience retailer has dealt with a company-wide outage for over a week that impacted its rewards platform, payroll and other functions.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 17, 2023