Couche-Tard sued by Polar beverage maker

Court documents say the retailer is breaking a 16-year-old agreement between the two companies that prohibits certain branding and advertising actions related to Polar Pop.

By Brett Dworski • May 1, 2023

How grocery-owned c-stores are approaching loyalty

Companies like Hy-Vee, Giant Eagle and Kroger have enhanced their loyalty programs in recent years to drive traffic across their food and fuel offerings.

By Christine Blank • May 1, 2023

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5 things to watch for in the latest round of c-store earnings

This past quarter saw a flurry of activity by some of the largest publicly traded retailers. Here are some of the hot topics to monitor in the coming weeks.

By Brett Dworski • May 1, 2023

Majors Management to acquire MAPCO in two-part deal

Majors will get the MAPCO brand, loyalty program and numerous Southeast stores, while Couche-Tard will take over 112 locations.

By Brett Dworski • April 28, 2023

7-Eleven VP departs for Wingstop

Raj Kapoor will oversee the chicken chain’s growth and development strategy for international markets.

By Brett Dworski • April 27, 2023

BP names new Archaea Energy CEO

This is the latest executive change the company has made in areas it calls its “growth engines” — bioenergy, convenience, EV charging, renewables and hydrogen.

By Brett Dworski • April 27, 2023

Mountain Express Oil secures $37M financing as it seeks a buyer

New court documents note that the retailer has an “immediate” need to use the funds towards selling the entire company as it proceeds through bankruptcy.

By Brett Dworski • April 27, 2023

Wawa, QuikTrip hit 1K stores

Reaching 1,000 locations will make these companies the first two privately owned U.S. convenience retailers to achieve the milestone.

By Brett Dworski • April 26, 2023

Royal Farms to open first North Carolina store May 1

The retailer’s arrival in the Tar Heel State comes about five months after revealing plans to expand into the region.

By Brett Dworski • April 25, 2023

Neon Marketplace names new CEO

Adi Dhandhania will take the reins of the seven-store retailer, focusing on its growth strategy and brand evolution.

By Brett Dworski • April 25, 2023

Is this the end of Arko’s rival bid for TravelCenters of America?

The company’s counteroffer was again rebuffed and, while it questioned TA’s engagement on the matter, Arko acknowledged that time may have run out. 

By Jessica Loder • April 25, 2023

C-store expenses are growing rapidly. How can retailers control them?

As expenses continue to grow with no sign of slowing down, keeping them in check will be the number one priority for retailers in 2023, according to NACS.

By Brett Dworski • April 25, 2023

Maverik and Kum & Go will create a new c-store giant. But it won’t be easy, experts say.

The combined retailer is set to have more than 800 locations across 20 states, yet questions about branding, operations and more loom.

By Brett Dworski • April 24, 2023

Maverik to acquire Kum & Go

The move came about eight weeks after reports surfaced that the Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer was exploring a sale.

By Brett Dworski • April 21, 2023

ValueAct: ‘It is time to find a new president for Seven & i’

The activist investor is calling for an end to Ryuichi Isaka’s leadership — the latest in an ongoing feud between the companies, according to a Reuters report.

By Brett Dworski • April 21, 2023

Parkland stands firm amid increasing investor pressure

Activist hedge fund Engine Capital is threatening to withhold support on all incumbent directors at the retailer’s annual meeting May 4.

By Brett Dworski • April 21, 2023

Former Parkland USA president joins Texas fuel company

Doug Haugh will oversee all of Vertex Energy’s commercial operations, from feedstock to finished products.

By Brett Dworski • April 21, 2023

Tri Star buys out Cox Oil Co.

The 54-store acquisition includes locations in Tennessee and Kentucky under the Maverick Quick Shop and Little General Convenience Stores brands.

By Brett Dworski • April 20, 2023

6 c-stores ramping up their hiring efforts

While some retailers are only looking to bring on a couple hundred workers, others are hoping for up to 50,000.

By Brett Dworski • April 20, 2023

H-E-B rebranding its c-stores as Fresh Bites

The grocer, which has not released a timetable for refurbishing its 12 convenience locations, opened its first location under the new name last week.

By Jessica Loder • April 20, 2023

C-store revenue surpassed $900B last year, says NACS

Inflation, a boost in the number of stores and the expansion of foodservice all helped boost sales even as labor costs and swipe fees rose.

By Jessica Loder • April 20, 2023

GetGo sells 4 stores for $19.5M

The acquisition was made by Darshan Darar, an independent retailer who owns about 20 c-store and fueling locations in Indianapolis.

By Brett Dworski • April 19, 2023

Couche-Tard rebranding Big Red Stores in Arkansas

The c-stores have been incorporated into Circle K’s Gulf Coast business unit and will be revamped by April 23.

By Brett Dworski • April 19, 2023

Seven & i rejects activist investor’s proposals, names 2 new board members

The company said ValueAct’s push to spin off its convenience store business is based on a “superficial understanding” of how it operates.

By Jessica Loder • April 19, 2023

Parkland links loyalty program with Air Canada

The new partnership will let members of both companies’ rewards platforms combine their accounts, resulting in more earnings and benefits from each business.

By Brett Dworski • April 19, 2023