Food-focused c-stores gain traction as total U.S. store count increases

Consumers continue to seek out locations with “robust food and beverage” offerings, according to NACS.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 12, 2023

7-Eleven begins Israel expansion in Tel Aviv

The country is 7 Eleven’s latest international expansion target, with dozens of locations planned to open under franchisee Electra Consumer Products.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 12, 2023

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Racetrac eyes expansion to Ohio

The proposed store would be the retailer’s northernmost location in the U.S. and marks the third new state that could soon get Racetrac locations.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 12, 2023

Sheetz promotes HR leader to executive vice president of people and culture

Stephanie Doliveira has worked for Sheetz for 22 years, and will focus on building and introducing more employee-based initiatives.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 11, 2023

Buc-ee’s takes a second swing at Louisiana expansion

The 53,000-square-foot store in Ruston is expected to employ more than 200 people and open its doors in 2025.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 11, 2023

C-store chains are betting on retail media in 2023. But at what cost?

On the heels of Casey’s and 7-Eleven announcing their first ventures into the space, retail media promises to bring new growth and opportunities — as well as challenges — for c-stores, experts say.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 11, 2023

Arko CFO to retire

Don Bassell will step down at the end of 2023 as the retailer begins its search for a successor.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 10, 2023

Racetrac to open first stores in South Carolina

The Atlanta-based retailer will operate in nine U.S. states once it debuts two new locations in Columbia, though no timeline for their opening has been announced.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 9, 2023

Jacksons Food Stores facing lawsuit over facial recognition technology

The retailer is accused of violating a Portland, Oregon, city ordinance that forbids private entities from using the tool in areas of public accommodation.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 6, 2023

R.H. Foster keeps focus on foodservice with 6-store acquisition

The company is acquiring part of the Leadbetter’s chain in Maine and plans to rebrand the stores under its Freshies banner.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 6, 2023

Offen Petroleum makes ninth acquisition since 2015

The distributor’s purchase of Midwest contemporary Gas Depot expands its footprint to the Chicagoland area.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 5, 2023

Wawa named top retail brand to watch in 2023 by Placer.ai

The company’s latest recognition comes thanks to its popular food program, which has helped it build a very loyal group of customers.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 5, 2023

Majors Management to enter Michigan with latest transaction

The retailer continues to establish itself as one of the most active buyers in the c-store industry, with this 21-location deal being its 18th over the past three years.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 4, 2023

Couche-Tard to acquire car wash company

The retailer plans to buy up the membership interests of True Blue Car Wash LLC, which operates 65 locations across Arizona, Texas, Illinois and Indiana.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 22, 2022

Majors Management enters Maine with 4th acquisition since November

The retailer and fuel distributor has now completed 17 deals across 13 U.S. states over the past three years.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 22, 2022

Couche-Tard promotes from within for new COO position

Alex Miller has been with the retailer since 2012, most recently as executive vice president for North America operations and global commercial optimization.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 21, 2022

Back to Basics: How to develop a successful loyalty program

C-store operators getting into rewards should focus on making their platform easy to explain so that customers and employees can help promote it.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 21, 2022

How Circle K is working with ultrafast delivery firm Food Rocket

The c-store company is treating the startup like one of its business units, while Food Rocket is leaning on the Couche-Tard’s infrastructure to help it grow, executives said.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 20, 2022

7-Eleven executive named president and COO of Chaudhary Petroleum Group

Jim Summers worked for the Irving, Texas-based c-store giant for over 20 years on separate occasions beginning in 1990.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 20, 2022

7E Holdings moves into Oklahoma with Chisholm Corner acquisition

The 19 new locations grow the retailer’s store total to 78.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 20, 2022

Who’s in and who’s out: Recapping the c-store industry’s top c-suite moves from 2022

Retailers saw a flurry of new leaders, including CEOs and presidents, this past year. Here’s an overview of some of the most notable changes.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 19, 2022

Mapco opens first automated checkout store

The store is the first of two utilizing frictionless technology from Grabango. Mapco is also experimenting with self checkout and app-based scan-and-go technology.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 19, 2022

Kum & Go to open its first store in Utah

The retailer’s Salt Lake City location comes about 19 months after announcing expansion plans into the state.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 16, 2022

Sunshine Gasoline upgrades app to accept ACH payments for fuel

The upgrade adds the ability to pay for fuel at the pump, and using ACH allows the c-store chain to save on swipe fees.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 16, 2022

5 ways c-stores can improve hiring and retention in 2023

Labor struggles continued to plague retailers this year, but options like mission-driven initiatives and unique perks can help, experts say.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 16, 2022