Yesway makes deal to add CBD store-within-a-store

The agreement will add Feel Good Shop Plus sections, managed by GPO Plus, to the c-store retailer’s locations.

By Jessica Loder • March 14, 2023

7-Eleven settles lawsuit over missed meal periods for $1.2M

Court documents claim the retailer scheduled employees to work understaffed shifts during which there was no opportunity for food breaks, and “willfully and intentionally withheld wages.”

By Brett Dworski • March 13, 2023

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Seven & i to prioritize c-store business amid investor pressure

The North American arm of 7-Eleven’s parent company has four key strategic areas to target, including boosting food, drinks and private label to 34% of sales.

By Jessica Loder • March 10, 2023

Wawa focused on Florida openings in 2023

The retailer is expected to open 15 new stores in the state this year, more than double the number of any other in its plans.

By Brett Dworski • March 10, 2023

Gopuff makes third round of layoffs since last spring

Latest staff cuts include about 2% of the company’s global workforce, according to a company spokesperson.

By Brett Dworski • March 9, 2023

EG Group sells 12% of Minit Mart stores for $48M

News of the move comes days after the retailer entered into a $1.5 billion sale-leaseback deal for 415 U.S. stores.

By Brett Dworski • March 9, 2023

Green Zebra permanently closing all stores at the end of March

The upscale c-store retailer ‘couldn’t overcome all the obstacles’ presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, its CEO said.

By Brett Dworski • March 9, 2023

Inside the Store: The debut of Poppy Market

The first of four c-stores under the same leadership as Loop Neighborhood Markets debuted near Sacramento last month. Here’s an exclusive look at the 6,000-square-foot site.

By Brett Dworski • March 9, 2023

Casey’s ‘looking at a number of deals’ as M&A dominates c-store landscape

The retailer is exploring acquisitions both large and small as it builds its network, President and CEO Darren Rebelez said during the company’s earnings call.

By Brett Dworski • March 8, 2023

TXB aims to boost loyalty app use with brand ambassadors

To increase signups and engagement with the new app, Texas Born is deploying two-person teams to visit stores and interact with customers over the next few months.

By Jessica Loder • March 8, 2023

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores’ founder dies at 85

Tom Love grew the Oklahoma City-based c-store chain to more than 600 locations over the past five decades.

By Brett Dworski • March 7, 2023

As retail media networks multiply, Amazon stands alone

A MediaRadar analysis found the e-commerce giant commanded a larger market share than the mass retailer category last year. 

By Peter Adams • March 7, 2023

What’s powering Yesway’s big growth plans?

CEO Tom Trkla said the retailer is leveraging its strengths and unique background to assemble a system that could build 50 or more stores per year.

By Jessica Loder • March 7, 2023

Buc-ee’s adds Virginia to list of upcoming locations

The popular chain has filed an application to develop a 74,000-square-foot store along Route 64 in what would become its 12th expansion state.

By Jessica Loder • March 7, 2023

Parkland USA COO Jay Erickson dies

The c-store veteran passed away March 2 after a brief illness, according to a company spokesperson.

By Brett Dworski • March 6, 2023

EG Group strikes $1.5B sale-leaseback deal for East Coast stores

The deal with Realty Income Corporation includes up to 415 stores under the Cumberland Farms, Tom Thumb, Fastrac and Sprint banners.

By Jeff Wells , Brett Dworski • March 6, 2023

Parkland credits retail growth to salty snacks, candy, packaged beverages

The company’s c-store segment grew by 53% last quarter as it continues to pursue its growth strategy in food and convenience.

By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2023

Amazon Go closing 8 of its c-stores

The company shuttered two locations each in Seattle and New York City and four in San Francisco as it struggles to build its physical retail footprint.

By Brett Dworski • March 3, 2023

Delek names new EVP and chief commercial officer

The hiring of Patrick Reilly comes days after the retailer hinted at an impending acquisition or sale of its c-store assets during its fourth-quarter earnings call.

By Brett Dworski • March 3, 2023

Jiffy Trip debuts first store outside of Oklahoma

The location in Siloam Springs, Arkansas took two years to develop, the company said.

By Brett Dworski • March 3, 2023

CrossAmerica Partners credits record-breaking year to 7-Eleven acquisition

The company’s full-year retail gross profits skyrocketed 61% from 2021 to 2022, according to its recent earnings report.

By Brett Dworski • March 3, 2023

Buc-ee’s sets sights on Wisconsin for next expansion

If approved, this move would mark the chain’s 11th state. The site is expected to include over 73,000 square feet of retail space and 120 gas pumps. 

By Jessica Loder • March 2, 2023

Couche-Tard to ‘quadruple’ Arkansas footprint with Big Red Stores acquisition

This week’s 45-site deal underscores the retailer’s efforts to expand and optimize its store network in the U.S.

By Brett Dworski • March 1, 2023

Arko to enhance its loyalty program and EV charging capabilities in 2023, CEO says

The retailer said during its earnings call that development of its new mobile app is in the “final stages,” while its electrification initiatives remain “aggressive.”

By Brett Dworski • March 1, 2023

Is Delek looking to sell its c-store assets?

The retailer, which operates 249 locations, hinted at a potential move coming in the near future during its earnings call Tuesday.

By Brett Dworski • March 1, 2023