How Casey’s has reined in its operating expenses

The retailer’s actual quarterly operating cost growth has dropped from 24% in fiscal Q1 2022 to 6.5% in fiscal Q4 2023 as it has implemented new labor practices and other strategies.

By Brett Dworski • June 8, 2023

Couche-Tard names new CFO

Filipe Da Silva, who has served as senior vice president of finance since March, will succeed Claude Tessier, who is retiring on July 1.

By Brett Dworski • June 8, 2023

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Couche-Tard cannabis partner Fire & Flower files for bankruptcy protection

Circle K’s parent company will give $7.3 million to fund Fire & Flower’s ongoing business as it seeks a sale.

By Brett Dworski • June 7, 2023

Casey’s names president and CEO as board chair

Darren Rebelez took over board leadership June 2. Board member Judy A. Schmeling was also elected to the role of lead independent director.

By Jessica Loder • June 7, 2023

7-Eleven undergoes several executive changes

The retailer has recently implemented a series of leadership shifts across numerous departments, including the appointment of a new chief merchandising officer.

By Brett Dworski • June 7, 2023

Buc-ee’s breaks ground on second Kentucky location

This comes as part of the retailer’s rapid expansion around the country, including plans to enter Colorado, Missouri, Wisconsin and Virginia.

By Brett Dworski • June 6, 2023

Casey’s shuffles leadership to bring food and insights teams closer

The retailer quietly made these executive changes in April as a means to grow its merchandising organization and improve its innovation process, a company spokesperson confirmed.

By Brett Dworski • June 5, 2023

Kellogg opens Cheez-It-themed c-store

The limited-time shop features collectibles and exclusive merchandise such as bags, sandals and even postcards, as well as both popular and rare Cheez-It flavors.

By Jessica Loder • June 5, 2023

Maverik expanding to Montana in 2024

The retailer is spending nearly $5 million to build a 5,951 square-foot site in Helena, a company spokesperson confirmed.

By Brett Dworski • June 5, 2023

Parker’s expands northward with newest store in South Carolina

By moving to Georgetown, the retailer will directly compete with 7-Eleven, Circle K and a number of local operators in the area.

By Jessica Loder • June 5, 2023

Foxtrot to open its biggest store to date on June 5

The new site will feature an indoor-outdoor covered patio in addition to Foxtrot’s signature locally sourced food and beverage options.

By Brett Dworski • June 2, 2023

Warrenton Oil debuts car wash subscription program

The program covers the retailer’s 17 carwash locations and one spot that services trucks and other large vehicles.

By Jessica Loder • June 2, 2023

Layoffs continue at Couche-Tard

The retailer has fired an undisclosed number of non-frontline employees, continuing a series of “small scope” reductions it has undertaken over the past year, a company spokesperson confirmed.

By Brett Dworski • June 1, 2023

ExxonMobil appoints president to new global business division

Bart Cahir will oversee the department, which combines many support functions, including financial services, procurement and workforce enablement.

By Brett Dworski • June 1, 2023

EG Group to sell U.K and Ireland business for $2.8B

Initial reports of the merger with Asda came in January, and by late March the two companies were reportedly “racing to complete” the deal.

By Brett Dworski • May 30, 2023

Inside the Store: QuikTrip’s Chicago debut

The new 8,200-square-foot travel center features a 4.3-acre lot, an expanded foodservice program and a car maintenance section. 

By Brett Dworski • May 25, 2023

Seven & i board nominees survive challenge from ValueAct

Board President Ryuichi Isaka, whom the activist investor had targeted for removal, earned more than 76% approval from shareholders.

By Jessica Loder • May 25, 2023

Yesway outlines new store formats as part of ‘aggressive’ growth plans

The company is “tinkering” with alternative store models like a superette and a frictionless nano store, CMO Derek Gaskins said at the Sweets & Snacks Expo.

By Brett Dworski • May 24, 2023

What 5 c-store CEOs are saying about M&A

Leaders from Delek, Arko, Parkland, Global Partners and CrossAmerica Partners recently updated investors on their plans and expectations.

By Brett Dworski , Jessica Loder • May 24, 2023

Panera Brands shuffles execs as it prepares to go public

The company appointed Niren Chaudhary, current Panera Brands CEO, as chairman of the board and José Alberto Dueñas, current CEO at Einstein Bros. Bagels, as Panera Brands’ chief executive. 

By Julie Littman • May 24, 2023

TravelCenters of America names incoming CEO, CFO

Debi Boffa and Babu Rajalingam will be TA’s next CEO and CFO, respectively, as it shifts into its next phase as a part of oil giant BP.

By Jessica Loder • May 23, 2023

Parker’s CEO to stand trial in fatal boat crash civil suit

Greg Parker is accused of negligence and other wrongdoing after a minor bought alcohol at one of his stores and later allegedly caused an accident that killed Mallory Beach in 2019.

By Brett Dworski • May 23, 2023

Big Y supermarket to open 2 new c-stores this summer

The grocery retailer opened its first express gas station in 2013, and expects to debut its 16th and 17th locations on July 15.

By Brett Dworski • May 22, 2023

QuikTrip arrives in Chicago

The retailer’s new travel center in Bellwood, Illinois, is its sixth store in the state and comes eight months after it revealed plans to enter the Windy City.

By Brett Dworski • May 22, 2023

Watch out, Buc-ee’s. Here comes Wally’s.

After debuting in 2020, the company plans to break ground on its third supersized c-store this year and has its eyes on nationwide expansion, its CEO says.

By Brett Dworski • May 22, 2023