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Arko credits foodservice, center store and loyalty program for its big Q3
The company is redesigning the mobile app for its Fas Rewards loyalty program to offer a more personalized member experience, CEO Arie Kotler said.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 8, 2022 -
Courtesy of Buc-ee's
Buc-ee’s to break ground on its largest c-store yet
With 75,000 square feet and 120 gas pumps, the new c-store in Luling, Texas, replaces the chain’s first family travel center.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Noble Markets to debut 24,000 square-foot EV showrooms at its new ‘hybrid’ c-stores
The facilities will be “set up for customers to see, touch, feel and test drive EVs,” the company’s CEO said.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 7, 2022 -
Retrieved from Alltown Fresh website.
Global Partners sees ‘good opportunity’ to continue M&A push
The retailer has had most of its acquisition success with “smaller” deals, which it will continue to pursue moving forward, CEO Eric Slifka said.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 4, 2022 -
Retrieved from Refuel website.
Refuel to acquire 13 c-stores in North Carolina from Eagles Enterprise
The merger will bring Refuel’s total c-store count to more than 200 locations.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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DoorDash reports significant growth in its grocery, convenience businesses
During its third quarter, the company’s convenience and grocery businesses, combined, grew 80% year-over-year in marketplace gross order value (GOV).
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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Gen Z consumers enjoy the c-store experience more than other generations, study finds
Ninety-two percent of young consumers say they like visiting c-stores, according to CPG research firm NCSolutions, offering retailers an opportunity to build loyalty.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 4, 2022 -
Courtesy of Pilot
Pilot’s $1B store remodeling program is in full swing
The company is more than a quarter of the way through its “New Horizons” initiative, which includes a variety of store and fueling updates aimed at modernizing the travel stop experience.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 3, 2022 -
Retrieved from TravelCenters of America press release.
TravelCenters of America to open new proprietary restaurant brand
In addition to the new dining option, TA is also increasing its partnership with IHOP as restaurant revenue increased 10% during its third financial quarter.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Chevron is testing checkout-free technology
The company’s ExtraMile convenience store chain launched the frictionless pilot using technology from Grabango at a store in San Ramon, California.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Q&A: The voice and strategy behind Kum & Go’s social media presence
The c-store brand’s social team discussed its eccentric online personality, its “rivalries” with other brands and how it approaches content across different platforms.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 1, 2022 -
Retrieved from Chevron website.
Chevron will continue expanding its RNG capabilities, CEO says
The energy giant has already made multiple moves in the renewable natural gas space this year, including the $3 billion acquisition of a biodiesel production company.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Jack in the Box: ‘We have a lot to offer the c-store industry.’
The QSR currently operates more than 90 locations adjacent to convenience stores and is ‘making a push’ to expand that number across the country.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 31, 2022 -
Courtesy of Quicklee's
Quicklee’s installs 3 fast-charge EV stations in New York
With its 125 kW charging capacity, most customers can charge up within 20 to 30 minutes.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Choice Market’s new Mini-Mart underscores the company’s mission to ‘rethink’ convenience
The food- and tech-focused c-store chain has a lot planned for 2023, including opening its largest store to date and creating experience-based loyalty rewards.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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C-store owners need to be more nimble, survey finds
About 74% of c-store owners believe they need experiment more with new ideas and adapt to changing shopper expectations, according to a report by Incisiv and Toshiba.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 28, 2022 -
Retrieved from Murphy USA website.
Murphy USA reaches 1,700 store milestone during Q3
Despite construction costs jumping between $400,000 and $500,000 per new build, the company expects to keep similar expansion levels through 2023.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 27, 2022 -
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How 7 c-store brands are investing in EV charging
As more electric vehicles hit the road, convenience stores are starting to add charging stations to stay top-of-mind for travelers and those needing to top off.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 27, 2022 -
Retrieved from FreeWire Technologies website.
Parkland to launch its first EV-charging stations across British Columbia
The rollout will include charging stations at 25 On the Run c-stores that connect Vancouver Island to Calgary.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 26, 2022 -
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How can c-stores get more participation in their loyalty programs?
The total number of rewards members for convenience retailers dropped 16% from 2019 to 2021, according to a report from Paytronix.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 26, 2022 -
Courtesy of Choice Market
Choice Market opens 24-hour frictionless c-store at the University of Colorado
The Mini-Mart on the medical campus will operate 365 days a year and offer fresh groceries, hot food and basic necessities.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 26, 2022 -
Retrieved from Francis Energy website.
GoMart to launch EV-charging stations at over 40% of its c-stores
GoMart is working alongside Francis Energy for the rollout, which will include charging stations at 51 GoMart stores across West Virginia, Virginia and Ohio.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 25, 2022 -
Permission granted by Ice Cobotics
Phillips 66 to debut autonomous cleaning bots to its store network
The floor scrubbers will help Phillips 66 meet consumer demand for cleaner and more organized sites.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 25, 2022 -
Retrieved from Pride Market website.
Arko to acquire Pride Convenience’s 31-store network, expanding to Massachusetts
This marks Arko’s second c-store acquisition this year and 22nd since 2013, and the company will “continue growing its convenience store footprint,” its president and CEO said.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 24, 2022 -
Courtesy of Standard Cognition
Circle K eliminating 90 positions across its North American network
The company will transition certain accounting processes to a third-party provider beginning in May 2023.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 24, 2022
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