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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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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