Wawa named top retail brand to watch in 2023 by Placer.ai

The company’s latest recognition comes thanks to its popular food program, which has helped it build a very loyal group of customers.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 5, 2023

Majors Management to enter Michigan with latest transaction

The retailer continues to establish itself as one of the most active buyers in the c-store industry, with this 21-location deal being its 18th over the past three years.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 4, 2023

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Couche-Tard to acquire car wash company

The retailer plans to buy up the membership interests of True Blue Car Wash LLC, which operates 65 locations across Arizona, Texas, Illinois and Indiana.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 22, 2022

Majors Management enters Maine with 4th acquisition since November

The retailer and fuel distributor has now completed 17 deals across 13 U.S. states over the past three years.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 22, 2022

Couche-Tard promotes from within for new COO position

Alex Miller has been with the retailer since 2012, most recently as executive vice president for North America operations and global commercial optimization.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 21, 2022

Back to Basics: How to develop a successful loyalty program

C-store operators getting into rewards should focus on making their platform easy to explain so that customers and employees can help promote it.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 21, 2022

How Circle K is working with ultrafast delivery firm Food Rocket

The c-store company is treating the startup like one of its business units, while Food Rocket is leaning on the Couche-Tard’s infrastructure to help it grow, executives said.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 20, 2022

7-Eleven executive named president and COO of Chaudhary Petroleum Group

Jim Summers worked for the Irving, Texas-based c-store giant for over 20 years on separate occasions beginning in 1990.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 20, 2022

7E Holdings moves into Oklahoma with Chisholm Corner acquisition

The 19 new locations grow the retailer’s store total to 78.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 20, 2022

Who’s in and who’s out: Recapping the c-store industry’s top c-suite moves from 2022

Retailers saw a flurry of new leaders, including CEOs and presidents, this past year. Here’s an overview of some of the most notable changes.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 19, 2022

Mapco opens first automated checkout store

The store is the first of two utilizing frictionless technology from Grabango. Mapco is also experimenting with self checkout and app-based scan-and-go technology.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 19, 2022

Kum & Go to open its first store in Utah

The retailer’s Salt Lake City location comes about 19 months after announcing expansion plans into the state.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 16, 2022

Sunshine Gasoline upgrades app to accept ACH payments for fuel

The upgrade adds the ability to pay for fuel at the pump, and using ACH allows the c-store chain to save on swipe fees.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 16, 2022

5 ways c-stores can improve hiring and retention in 2023

Labor struggles continued to plague retailers this year, but options like mission-driven initiatives and unique perks can help, experts say.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 16, 2022

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

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