Getir acquires ultrafast delivery rival Gorillas

The deal consolidates two of the major players in an industry that has struggled to grow in the U.S.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 13, 2022

How to craft a compelling private label brand

Cost-conscious consumers are more willing than ever to buy store brands at c-stores. But it takes more than low prices to earn customer loyalty, experts say.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 13, 2022

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Casey’s facing two wage-related lawsuits

Both suits claim the c-store chain used multiple methods to “cheat” employees out of overtime pay.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 13, 2022

Casey’s to enter the retail media game in early 2023

The Ankeny, Iowa-based company follows 7-Eleven as the next major c-store chain to launch its own retail media network.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 13, 2022

Parkland announces new leaders for its US and Canadian segments

The moves come less than a week after the company’s former U.S.-division president resigned from the company.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 12, 2022

Smith Oil announces new app to streamline customer fuel payments

The app, which is expected to go live early in the first quarter of 2023, will use Liquid Barcodes’ C-StorePay technology to cut down on swipe fees.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 12, 2022

C-store distributor Amcon expands reach with acquisition of Henry’s Foods

The deal expands the geographic reach and foodservice capabilities of both distribution companies, according to an announcement.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 12, 2022

Paytronix names former restaurant tech leader as new CMO

Pamela Robertson will spearhead the payment company’s content, campaigns, brand, events and more.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 9, 2022

Kum & Go closing all but one urban walk-up store

The retailer said these recently opened locations, which relied mainly on urban foot traffic, don’t fit into its long-term expansion plans and overall strategy.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 9, 2022

Wawa is growing faster than ever. But is it growing too fast?

The chain is eager to capitalize on its hard-earned popularity, though it will need to be careful of overextending itself and keep execution high in areas like foodservice, experts say.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 8, 2022

Wawa announces expansion into 3 more states as explosive growth year continues

Since March, the popular c-store chain has outlined plans to double the number of states it operates in.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 7, 2022

Casey’s expects to reach 2,500 stores by end of its fiscal year, CEO says

A big reduction in employee turnover and operating expenses also highlighted the company’s second quarter earnings report.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 7, 2022

Arko acquires assets from WTG Fuels

The deal, which includes 24 c-stores and 109 cardlock sites, marks Arko’s fourth acquisition this year.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 7, 2022

Parkland USA president stepping down after 5 years at the helm

The company’s COO, Jay Erickson, has been named interim president.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 6, 2022

4 types of c-store shoppers and how to target them

Earn more through strategic promotions that appeal to different types of shoppers in convenience stores.

Dec. 5, 2022

Yesway halts decision to go public

The retailer filed paperwork for a $100 million IPO in September 2021, but cited “current market conditions” as its reason to opt out at the moment.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 5, 2022

Walgreens launches 24-hour same-day delivery

The pharmacy chain has enlisted multiple delivery platforms to carry out its same-day deliveries in recent years.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 5, 2022

Jacksons to enter the cannabis segment next year

Jacksons plans to work with Canadian company CordovaCann on the marijuana shops, starting in Washington, Oregon and Arizona in 2023.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 2, 2022

Texas c-store chain becomes franchisee for Captain D’s restaurants

Checkout Food Stores is set to open 10 of the fast-food seafood joints around the Houston area, joining companies like EG Group and Hy-Vee in the restaurant franchise game.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 2, 2022

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

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

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

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

Behind 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

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