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Inflation is helping c-stores extend their private labels
While store brands only account for 8.7% of c-store sales, they've outpaced national brands in all three quarters of 2022 so far.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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Foxtrot expands to Maryland with 23rd location
The store marks the chain’s fifth location in the greater Washington, D.C. area, and includes an assortment of local products and dining areas, including an outdoor patio.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 14, 2022 -
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CrossAmerica Partners finalizes $27.5M acquisition of 104-year-old fuel wholesaler
The move will nearly double the company’s wholesale fuel footprint in Massachusetts.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 11, 2022 -
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Juul planning another major layoff as it struggles to stay afloat
This will be the e-cigarette maker’s fourth companywide layoff since 2019.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 11, 2022 -
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Petroleum Marketing Group buys out Holt Oil, grows footprint in North Carolina
The move highlights another fuel distributor growing its c-store network in the U.S., a trend that has gained momentum over the past year.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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How Circle K is boosting its social engagement with user-generated content
During the pandemic, the retailer built a portal where customers can upload photos and videos to be posted on Circle K’s social platforms. Two years later, it’s taken off.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2022 -
Retrieved from CrossAmerica Partners website.
CrossAmerica Partners details impacts of last year’s 7-Eleven acquisition
Among the direct results of last year’s 106-store deal was a nearly $20 million boost to net income during CrossAmerica’s third quarter.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Circle K expands Canadian cannabis agreement with 4 new locations
The c-store retailer continues to expand its test of cannabis retail locations in both the U.S. and Canada.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Arko credits foodservice, center store and loyalty program for its big Q3
The company is redesigning the mobile app for its Fas Rewards loyalty program to offer a more personalized member experience, CEO Arie Kotler said.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 8, 2022 -
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Buc-ee’s to break ground on its largest c-store yet
With 75,000 square feet and 120 gas pumps, the new c-store in Luling, Texas, replaces the chain’s first family travel center.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Noble Markets to debut 24,000 square-foot EV showrooms at its new ‘hybrid’ c-stores
The facilities will be “set up for customers to see, touch, feel and test drive EVs,” the company’s CEO said.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Global Partners sees ‘good opportunity’ to continue M&A push
The retailer has had most of its acquisition success with “smaller” deals, which it will continue to pursue moving forward, CEO Eric Slifka said.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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Refuel to acquire 13 c-stores in North Carolina from Eagles Enterprise
The merger will bring Refuel’s total c-store count to more than 200 locations.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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DoorDash reports significant growth in its grocery, convenience businesses
During its third quarter, the company’s convenience and grocery businesses, combined, grew 80% year-over-year in marketplace gross order value (GOV).
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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Gen Z consumers enjoy the c-store experience more than other generations, study finds
Ninety-two percent of young consumers say they like visiting c-stores, according to CPG research firm NCSolutions, offering retailers an opportunity to build loyalty.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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Pilot’s $1B store remodeling program is in full swing
The company is more than a quarter of the way through its “New Horizons” initiative, which includes a variety of store and fueling updates aimed at modernizing the travel stop experience.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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TravelCenters of America to open new proprietary restaurant brand
In addition to the new dining option, TA is also increasing its partnership with IHOP as restaurant revenue increased 10% during its third financial quarter.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Chevron is testing checkout-free technology
The company’s ExtraMile convenience store chain launched the frictionless pilot using technology from Grabango at a store in San Ramon, California.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Q&A: The voice and strategy behind Kum & Go’s social media presence
The c-store brand’s social team discussed its eccentric online personality, its “rivalries” with other brands and how it approaches content across different platforms.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 1, 2022 -
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Chevron will continue expanding its RNG capabilities, CEO says
The energy giant has already made multiple moves in the renewable natural gas space this year, including the $3 billion acquisition of a biodiesel production company.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Jack in the Box: ‘We have a lot to offer the c-store industry.’
The QSR currently operates more than 90 locations adjacent to convenience stores and is ‘making a push’ to expand that number across the country.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Quicklee’s installs 3 fast-charge EV stations in New York
With its 125 kW charging capacity, most customers can charge up within 20 to 30 minutes.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Choice Market’s new Mini-Mart underscores the company’s mission to ‘rethink’ convenience
The food- and tech-focused c-store chain has a lot planned for 2023, including opening its largest store to date and creating experience-based loyalty rewards.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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C-store owners need to be more nimble, survey finds
About 74% of c-store owners believe they need experiment more with new ideas and adapt to changing shopper expectations, according to a report by Incisiv and Toshiba.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 28, 2022 -
Retrieved from Murphy USA website.
Murphy USA reaches 1,700 store milestone during Q3
Despite construction costs jumping between $400,000 and $500,000 per new build, the company expects to keep similar expansion levels through 2023.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 27, 2022
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