Wawa’s Tennessee expansion taking shape

The company is reportedly seeking approvals for the first four of an expected 40 c-stores in the state.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 7, 2023

Royal Farms outlines Virginia expansion

In addition to opening its first store in Richmond, the convenience retailer has plans for three stores west of Interstate 95.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 4, 2023

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Murphy USA testing new store format

The c-store chain is using lessons it has learned from its QuickChek stores to remodel some of its 2,800-square-foot locations.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 3, 2023

Wawa opens fully digital, shelfless c-store

The retailer has revamped one of its Philadelphia locations so customers can only purchase items via its mobile app or touchscreen kiosks.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 3, 2023

QuikTrip continues Chicago expansion

The retailer opened its second location in the area in late July in a suburb about 20 miles south of the Windy City.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 1, 2023

BP reports record convenience gross margins

The energy company also plans to spend half of the $1 billion it has earmarked for EV infrastructure within the next two to three years.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 1, 2023

7-Eleven International names new VP and CFO

Jim Thomas joined this arm of the retailer from his previous position with 7-Eleven Inc., according to a July 27 LinkedIn announcement.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 1, 2023

Global Partners taps analytics guru for new insights role

Gabe Donnini, who previously worked as director of analytics for Uber-owned Drizly, will focus on building out the convenience retailer’s Analytics Center of Excellence.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 1, 2023

Parkland names new board chairman amid director shuffle

Longtime leader Jim Pantelidis has retired as the company continues a “refreshment process” within its board.

By Brett Dworski • July 31, 2023

Wawa moving forward on 2nd Ohio site

The retailer aims to open a cluster of stores in the state as part of its plan to hit 1,800 total stores by 2030.

By Jessica Loder • July 31, 2023

Parkland reaches EV charging milestone

The retailer is making headway on the electrification program it launched last October, with more than half of its planned chargers built.

By Brett Dworski • July 28, 2023

United Dairy Farmers continues new store design rollout

UDF launched its urban commercial format in late 2021 and has expanded it to eight other locations in Ohio, including its newest in the Dayton area.

By Jessica Loder • July 28, 2023

Dollar General’s chief strategy officer exits

Donny Lau’s departure to become CFO of Zaxby’s follows numerous leadership changes and shuffling over the past year at the dollar retailer. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 28, 2023

Buc-ee’s eyeing 2nd Virginia location

If approved, the travel center will be located outside of Harrisonburg and feature 120 fueling positions in addition to 24 EV charging stations.

By Brett Dworski • July 27, 2023

Dollar General expands private label brand offering

The discounter has added more than 100 products to its Clover Valley line as part of its “Food First” initiative. 

By Peyton Bigora • July 27, 2023

C-store chains like Casey’s, QuikTrip and RaceTrac are all-in on travel centers. Here’s why.

Traditional c-store players have begun testing the truck stop market for reasons including higher margins and EV charging, among others, experts say.

By Brett Dworski • July 26, 2023

Proposed Buc-ee’s location in Texas moves ahead after year-long roadblock

A now-resolved land dispute with a neighboring property had caused the delay. The store was initially approved early in 2022.

By Jessica Loder • July 25, 2023

Buc-ee’s has been advertising how much it pays its staff. It’s a lot.

In numerous social media posts in recent months, customers and employees of the popular retailer have shared its salaries and hourly wages.

By Brett Dworski • July 24, 2023

Chevron plans several leadership changes

The oil and gas giant has named a new CFO, in addition to changes across its strategy and business development units.

By Brett Dworski • July 24, 2023

Foxtrot’s newest store opening in Austin City Hall

The chain’s first location in a civic building will be followed later this year by a store on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin.

By Jessica Loder • July 21, 2023

Family Express installs AI security systems

The additions include remote monitoring capabilities that feature automated warnings or let retailers manually warn potential perpetrators.

By Brett Dworski • July 21, 2023

Realty Income CEO talks $1.5B EG Group deal

The real estate investment trust had eyed EG’s U.S. assets for “many, many years” before the deal was made, President and CEO Sumit Roy recently said.

By Brett Dworski • July 20, 2023

Gym, pool ... c-store? How Urban Value became a ‘full-service amenity’ for residential buildings

Founded by a Dollar General veteran, the chain built for apartment complexes operates several locations in Texas and has a multi-state expansion in sight.

By Brett Dworski • July 18, 2023

Parkland names new board member

Nora Duke has extensive experience with the Fortis family of energy and utility companies, including a stint as CEO of Fortis Properties Corporation.

By Jessica Loder • July 17, 2023

Parker’s takes first steps toward Florida expansion

As it looks to rapidly grow its footprint, the company has plans to open a location in Jacksonville, according to a local news report.

By Jessica Loder • July 17, 2023