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Retrieved from Amazon press page.
Amazon Go opens third suburban store in Southern California
The 5,000-square-foot location marks the latest addition in a region where the company operates numerous brick-and-mortar retail stores.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 1, 2022 -
Retrieved from EG Group website.
EG Group looks to accelerate EV charging plan
The c-store company is “exploring a range of options” to step up its rollout as it adds ultra-fast charging stations in Europe and the U.S., co-founder and co-CEO Zuber Issa said in the company’s third-quarter earnings report.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 1, 2022 -
Retrieved from Sheetz website.
Sheetz expanding into Michigan in 2025 alongside other major c-store retailers
The move will mark the first entry into a new state for Sheetz in two decades and follows similar announcements from Kum & Go, Royal Farms and Kwik Trip.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 30, 2022 -
Retrieved from Food Rocket website.
Circle K debuts delivery operations with ultrafast startup Food Rocket
Up to 7,000 SKUs of Circle K and Food Rocket-made items will be available through the delivery company’s mobile app at two stores in Charlotte, North Carolina.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 29, 2022 -
Retrieved from 7-Eleven media kit.
Deep DiveBehind the making of 7-Eleven’s retail media network — and what c-store operators can learn from it
The chain’s Gulp Media is the first of what will likely be many retail media enterprises in the industry as companies wrestle with higher costs and an evolving digital landscape.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 28, 2022 -
Brett Dworski/C-Store Dive
U.S. foodservice among Circle K’s big winners during Q2 2022
The retailer’s pizza and cookie programs were among the standouts, helping its total foodservice segment grow beyond 20%.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 23, 2022 -
Retrieved from Stewart's Shops website.
Stewart’s Shops to debut online merchandise store on Cyber Monday
All products, including gift cards, coffee and apparel, will be available for delivery anywhere in the continental U.S.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 23, 2022 -
Retrieved from Royal Farms website.
Royal Farms expanding to North Carolina in 2023
The retailer will compete with Circle K, 7-Eleven, Sheetz and QuikTrip, all of which have a sizable footprint in the Tar Heel State.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 22, 2022 -
Retrieved from Chevron website.
Chevron’s latest acquisition boosts its CNG network to 130 stations
The buyout of its partner in Beyond6 comes less than a month after Chevron’s CEO said the company was looking to expand its renewable fuel capabilities.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 22, 2022 -
Permission granted by Kwik Trip
Kwik Trip CEO stepping down after 22 years
Donald Zietlow, who will step down on Dec. 31, more than doubled the chain’s store count and greatly expanded its food offerings during his tenure.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 22, 2022 -
Courtesy of Pilot
Pilot names new DEI leader as c-stores focus on improving their culture
Angie Cody brings nearly two decades of DEI experience to the c-store retailer, including co-founding the St. Louis Diversity and Inclusion Consortium.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 21, 2022 -
Retrieved from TravelCenters of America website.
TravelCenters of America continues foodservice expansion with fifth Black Bear Diner location
The new location adjacent to a TA travel center in Amarillo, Texas, will seat up to 113 guests within a 5,398-square-foot space.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 21, 2022 -
Retrieved from Kum & Go press release.
Kum & Go plans to open 50-plus stores in Detroit
The move to the Motor City comes as the retailer continues its move into Grand Rapids, Michigan, as well as Utah and Idaho.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 18, 2022 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
7-Eleven to offer a year of free delivery during Black Friday
New Gold Plus members who sign up between Nov. 25 and Nov. 28 get free shipping on over 3,000 items, including food and alcohol.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 18, 2022 -
Mario Tama via Getty Images
Building out nationwide EV charging is taking longer than consumers think, Fuels Institute says
Permit approvals, government funding and knowing where to deploy charging stations are some of the many hurdles EV stakeholders face.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 17, 2022 -
Retrieved from Pilot press release.
Pilot and Volvo to launch charging network for heavy-duty electric trucks
The companies will select the Pilot locations to house the chargers based on driver needs, the number of electric trucks, public funding and more.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 16, 2022 -
Retrieved from Casey's website.
Q&A: The mind behind Casey’s digital transformation efforts
Art Sebastian sat down to talk about the chain’s pizza-ordering strategy, exciting plans for 2023, how other c-stores can tap into tech and much more.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 16, 2022 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
Inflation is helping c-stores extend their private labels
While store brands only account for 8.7% of c-store sales, they've outpaced national brands in all three quarters of 2022 so far.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 15, 2022 -
Permission granted by Foxtrot
Foxtrot expands to Maryland with 23rd location
The store marks the chain’s fifth location in the greater Washington, D.C. area, and includes an assortment of local products and dining areas, including an outdoor patio.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 14, 2022 -
Retrieved from Community Service Stations website.
CrossAmerica Partners finalizes $27.5M acquisition of 104-year-old fuel wholesaler
The move will nearly double the company’s wholesale fuel footprint in Massachusetts.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 11, 2022 -
Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
Juul planning another major layoff as it struggles to stay afloat
This will be the e-cigarette maker’s fourth companywide layoff since 2019.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 11, 2022 -
Retrieved from Holt Oil website.
Petroleum Marketing Group buys out Holt Oil, grows footprint in North Carolina
The move highlights another fuel distributor growing its c-store network in the U.S., a trend that has gained momentum over the past year.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 10, 2022 -
Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
How Circle K is boosting its social engagement with user-generated content
During the pandemic, the retailer built a portal where customers can upload photos and videos to be posted on Circle K’s social platforms. Two years later, it’s taken off.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2022 -
Retrieved from CrossAmerica Partners website.
CrossAmerica Partners details impacts of last year’s 7-Eleven acquisition
Among the direct results of last year’s 106-store deal was a nearly $20 million boost to net income during CrossAmerica’s third quarter.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2022 -
"CBD Sold Here - Circle K Gas Station and Convenience Store" by Tony Webster is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Circle K expands Canadian cannabis agreement with 4 new locations
The c-store retailer continues to expand its test of cannabis retail locations in both the U.S. and Canada.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 9, 2022
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