EG America sees big earnings growth in 2024 thanks to coffee and dispensed beverages

The retailer said full-year EBITDA surged 17% last year thanks to “improved performance” from several company initiatives.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 27, 2025

Chevron names 4 execs to new roles

The energy company is making several internal shifts as it undergoes structural changes to improve its operational efficiency.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 27, 2025

Gas Spot opens 3 more Missouri sites as Midwestern expansion continues

Parent company InConvenience Inc. is targeting stores in small towns across Iowa, Missouri and Arkansas that were shuttered amid Mountain Express’ and SQRL’s bankruptcies.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 26, 2025

PepsiCo closing Frito-Lay facility in New York

All 287 workers at the PopCorners manufacturing factory in Liberty, New York, will be let go by June 6, according to a WARN notice filed with the state.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 25, 2025

Pilot sees major revenue declines in 2024

The travel center chain’s revenue fell over 17% last year, slightly better than the 22% drop it saw the previous year.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 25, 2025

Are drive-thru lanes worth the investment for c-stores?

The complexity of these service areas can be daunting, but companies like Sheetz and GetGo are finding they can be a popular addition to their locations. 

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 24, 2025

Murphy USA sees drop in full-year revenue despite merchandise gains

The c-store retailer, which has now seen its revenue dip two years in a row, said it will lean into its merchandising strengths to boost total profits.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 24, 2025

Majors Management acquires 4 c-stores in North Carolina

The retailer has acquired hundreds of c-stores in recent years as it looks to expand its presence across the U.S.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 21, 2025

Maverik promotes 2 new VPs as Kum & Go integration continues

Earlier this month, Brian Hyde took over as vice president of optimization and Steven Rupe became vice president of finance.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 21, 2025

Casey’s partners with fleet payments platform to offer fuel discounts

The c-store chain now offers savings for RoadFlex cardholders as it looks to strengthen its ties to the trucking industry.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 20, 2025

EG America names SVP of marketing

Whitney Johnson will take on a new role just eight months after joining the Massachusetts-based retailer as its VP of loyalty and digital commerce.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 19, 2025

Step inside the c-store industry’s latest store designs

C-Store Dive has recently profiled several retailers that are building and remodeling in unique ways. Here’s a recap.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 19, 2025

Square One Markets CEO dies at 46

Lisa Dell'Alba led the Pennsylvania retailer for over 15 years and was heavily involved with NACS and the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 19, 2025

Kayrouz Petroleum names first chief retail officer

Barry Ahern joins as the retailer looks to open more company operated sites.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 18, 2025

Stinker upgrades roller grills with AI tech

The UpDog platform aims to help the retailer reduce waste and automate its inventory management.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 13, 2025

Foxtrot relaunches delivery for Dallas stores

The upscale retailer returned to Texas earlier this year as it rebuilds after a disastrous 2024.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 13, 2025

Inside Yatco’s new c-store design

The New England company worked with King Retail Solutions to develop a uniform look for all its new stores.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 11, 2025

Maverik to begin Kum & Go rebrands in Missouri and Michigan

In addition to recently revealed updates in Arkansas, the retailer intends to rebrand a combined 61 convenience stores across the two states by the end of this summer.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 10, 2025

Murphy USA nabs former Sweetgreen exec to spearhead asset development

During his time as chief development officer for the restaurant chain, Jim McPhail led site selection, lease administration and construction and facilities management.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 6, 2025

Murphy USA focusing more on new builds after ‘disappointing’ 2024

The retailer said some construction fell behind schedule last year, hurting merchandise and fuel sales.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 6, 2025

Minuteman Food Mart taps Thorntons director to lead c-store operations

Ed Bitondo will lead the “strategic and operational direction” for Minuteman’s retail division, which includes more than 60 stores across the Carolinas.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 6, 2025

7 notable c-store executive changes from January

BP and 7-Eleven top the list of monthly leadership shifts, while Parker’s Kitchen confirmed CEO succession plans.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 5, 2025

Blue Owl and one of its top executives to pay $15M in Mountain Express bankruptcy

Both parties were accused of breaching their fiduciary duties, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy and fraudulent transfers relating to the retailer’s demise.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 4, 2025

Yesway to sell all of its c-stores in Iowa and Kansas

The retailer’s looming exit from the two Midwestern states this year comes as it continues to focus on growing the Allsup’s banner in the Southwest.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 4, 2025

California travel center chain opens grab-and-go arena stores

Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms, California, added five Shelee's Travel Center Grab & Go locations to its retail lineup.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 4, 2025