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Retrieved from Casey's website.
Casey’s expects to reach 2,500 stores by end of its fiscal year, CEO says
A big reduction in employee turnover and operating expenses also highlighted the company’s second quarter earnings report.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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Arko acquires assets from WTG Fuels
The deal, which includes 24 c-stores and 109 cardlock sites, marks Arko’s fourth acquisition this year.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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Retrieved from Parkland website.
Parkland USA president stepping down after 5 years at the helm
The company’s COO, Jay Erickson, has been named interim president.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 6, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Skupos4 types of c-store shoppers and how to target them
Earn more through strategic promotions that appeal to different types of shoppers in convenience stores.
Dec. 5, 2022 -
Retrieved from Yesway website.
Yesway halts decision to go public
The retailer filed paperwork for a $100 million IPO in September 2021, but cited “current market conditions” as its reason to opt out at the moment.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 5, 2022 -
Courtesy of Walgreens
Walgreens launches 24-hour same-day delivery
The pharmacy chain has enlisted multiple delivery platforms to carry out its same-day deliveries in recent years.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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Jacksons to enter the cannabis segment next year
Jacksons plans to work with Canadian company CordovaCann on the marijuana shops, starting in Washington, Oregon and Arizona in 2023.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 2, 2022 -
Retrieved from Checkout Food Stores website.
Texas c-store chain becomes franchisee for Captain D’s restaurants
Checkout Food Stores is set to open 10 of the fast-food seafood joints around the Houston area, joining companies like EG Group and Hy-Vee in the restaurant franchise game.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 2, 2022 -
Retrieved from Amazon press page.
Amazon Go opens third suburban store in Southern California
The 5,000-square-foot location marks the latest addition in a region where the company operates numerous brick-and-mortar retail stores.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 1, 2022 -
Retrieved from EG Group website.
EG Group looks to accelerate EV charging plan
The c-store company is “exploring a range of options” to step up its rollout as it adds ultra-fast charging stations in Europe and the U.S., co-founder and co-CEO Zuber Issa said in the company’s third-quarter earnings report.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 1, 2022 -
Retrieved from Sheetz website.
Sheetz expanding into Michigan in 2025 alongside other major c-store retailers
The move will mark the first entry into a new state for Sheetz in two decades and follows similar announcements from Kum & Go, Royal Farms and Kwik Trip.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 30, 2022 -
Retrieved from Food Rocket website.
Circle K debuts delivery operations with ultrafast startup Food Rocket
Up to 7,000 SKUs of Circle K and Food Rocket-made items will be available through the delivery company’s mobile app at two stores in Charlotte, North Carolina.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 29, 2022 -
Retrieved from 7-Eleven media kit.
Deep DiveBehind the making of 7-Eleven’s retail media network — and what c-store operators can learn from it
The chain’s Gulp Media is the first of what will likely be many retail media enterprises in the industry as companies wrestle with higher costs and an evolving digital landscape.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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U.S. foodservice among Circle K’s big winners during Q2 2022
The retailer’s pizza and cookie programs were among the standouts, helping its total foodservice segment grow beyond 20%.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 23, 2022 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Pilot
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 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
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 -
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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
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