Convenience and grocery continue to power growth for DoorDash

The company’s c-store and grocery delivery business expanded 60% in Q4 as more people sign up to place orders from establishments other than restaurants.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 22, 2023

Sheetz names former CEO chairman of the board

Joe Sheetz, who first joined the board in late 2021, takes the reins as the c-store chain begins its push into Michigan.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 21, 2023

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Oxxo owner to expand c-store footprint in the U.S.

FEMSA is exploring the “proximity retail space in the U.S.” as part of its new strategy focused on retail, beverages and digital.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 21, 2023

BP to create ‘mobility site of the future’ with TA acquisition, CEO says

The deal came just one day after the fuel giant detailed plans to invest $1 billion into its EV charging program by 2030.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 21, 2023

Circle K testing upgrades to EV charging in Europe

This pilot will give the retailer access to services like frequency regulation, which helps balance out supply and demand on the grid.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 21, 2023

Love’s to add 25 new stores as part of 2023 growth plans

Other areas of expansion include 15 new truck repair locations, store renovations, enhanced foodservice and more professional partnerships.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 17, 2023

Tri Star rebranding Sudden Service and Southern Traders c-stores to Twice Daily brand

The conversions, which kicked off this week, will take place over the next three years.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 17, 2023

BP to acquire TravelCenters of America for $1.3B

The bid was worth 84% more than the average stock price in the month before the offer.

By Jessica Loder , Brett Dworski • Feb. 16, 2023

Why Kum & Go might be selling, and what it might mean for the c-store landscape

Large and mid-sized retailers could be in the mix if the Iowa company offloads its assets during an attractive time for c-store M&A, experts say.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 16, 2023

Couche-Tard commits to cage-free eggs globally by 2025

Supply chain problems led some franchised and licensed stores worldwide to delay joining the commitment before now.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 15, 2023

Why storefront car crashes happen at c-stores so often — and how retailers can prevent them

7-Eleven’s recent $91 million settlement for an accident in its forecourt highlights an alarmingly common — and potentially hazardous — issue.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 15, 2023

New c-store shares leadership with Loop Neighborhood Markets

Poppy Market features a full-service chicken restaurant, a dog-washing station, an EV charging station and more.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 14, 2023

How c-store bathrooms can keep customers coming back

Companies like Pilot, Yesway and Roaster’s Market discuss how they’re building and updating their bathrooms to be more welcoming and easier to keep clean.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 14, 2023

Kum & Go exploring sale, report says

A source familiar with the matter has confirmed news from a Reuters report on Tuesday that the Des Moines, Iowa, retailer is looking to offset its c-stores valued at more than $2 billion.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 14, 2023

FavTrip to open first new-build c-store Thursday

The Kansas City-based retailer will add the store to its popular YouTube channel, which features humorous videos exposing shoplifters, said Babir Sultan, president and CEO.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 13, 2023

Wills Group taps former Jack in the Box CEO for its board of directors

Lenny Comma will be “instrumental” in helping Dash In locations expand the company’s foodservice program, president and COO Blackie Wills said.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 13, 2023

Amazon continues to open suburban Go locations amid store struggles

The retailer will soon open a Go store in Frederickson, Washington, and has opened several others even as its Fresh grocery banner has paused its rollout.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 10, 2023

Proposed Illinois bill would require security guards at c-stores

The rule would not provide funding for these positions, putting the financial burden on operators if it passes.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 10, 2023

Shell’s directors being sued for mismanaging climate risk

ClientEarth, one of the fuel giant’s investors, claims the company’s current policy doesn’t align with the Paris Agreement.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 10, 2023

Lula Convenience joins Gilbarco’s Passport retail platform

The partnership lets retailers update items in their POS system and sync those updates across delivery channels automatically.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 9, 2023

7-Eleven pays $91M in storefront crash settlement

Since the retailer hadn’t taken any protective measures after previous incidents at its stores, the court granted a request to seek punitive damages.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 9, 2023

Thorntons delivered ‘record convenience gross margin’ in 2022, BP’s CEO says

The Midwest c-store chain has integrated well into BP’s network since the two merged in 2021, Bernard Looney said during the fuel giant’s earnings call Tuesday.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 8, 2023

After the acquisition: How c-store companies are integrating their new assets

M&A is all too common these days, but the decisions that come after a purchase, from branding to training the incoming staff, will help determine how successful they are, says Arko CEO Arie Kotler.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 8, 2023

What’s ahead for c-stores in 2023?

Evolving store designs, digital innovation and the lingering effects of inflation all promise to have a significant impact on the industry this year.

By C-Store Dive Staff • Feb. 7, 2023

Kum & Go debuts floor-cleaning robots across its store network

The rollout features autonomous scrubbers that run for 90 minutes at a time and can clean 5,000-7,000 square feet per hour.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 6, 2023