Sinclair Oil’s CEO steps away as company pursues major joint venture

The fuel distributor’s leader is taking a leave of absence for undisclosed reasons. His departure comes as the company opens 30 new c-stores with UPOP Holdings.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 25, 2026

Pilot taps RaceTrac vet as compliance VP

Angela Pimental, who has decades of experience in the c-store industry, takes over as vice president of regulatory affairs and compliance.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 25, 2026

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GPM brings food-focused c-store concept to Kentucky

The Fas Craves is inside a newly remodeled Apple Market that reopened on Feb. 12. It’s the sixth c-store to feature GPM’s proprietary menu.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 24, 2026

VenHub is betting big on robotic c-stores. Is the industry ready to buy in?

The unmanned, AI-driven c-store chain’s CEO wants to sell and open hundreds of locations by early next year. But will retailers trust a format that’s so far failed to gain traction?

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 24, 2026

3 Big Numbers: A hot start for 2026 M&A

One retailer used an acquisition to move into a new state, an energy giant shared its growth plans and a major c-store advisory firm got a new home.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 20, 2026

Couche-Tard names Trey Powell SVP of US food and retail amid exec shake-up

The former head of merchandising’s promotion is one of three shifts the retailer is making atop its country leadership as part of a new growth strategy.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 19, 2026

Chevron names new strategy chief among several exec changes

Kevin Lyon takes over the chief strategy officer role from Molly Laegeler, who has been named the company’s next president of supply and trading.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 19, 2026

Inside the 18-month reset reviving Couche-Tard’s US food business

After a hot start in 2020, Circle K’s Fresh Food, Fast program slowed. Executives are now fine-tuning the offering through operational improvements and menu updates to spark new growth.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 19, 2026

Is Sunoco poised for more c-store growth? Signs point to yes.

Although the company hasn’t said how it will handle its now expansive retail network, it’s already bought 92 sites so far this year and has more M&A plans in the works.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 18, 2026

Casey’s head of guest insights departs

Carrie Stojack joined Casey’s in 2020 to lead the company’s guest research and analytics efforts. The guest insights team will continue reporting to SVP Brad Haga.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 17, 2026

Recapping the major moves reshaping 7-Eleven

The world’s largest convenience retailer has seen significant changes in its leadership and made strides in store development as it navigates choppy economic waters.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 17, 2026

3 Big Numbers: Couche-Tard’s many facets of growth

The Canadian retailer shared big expansion plans and key updates involving foodservice, fuel and M&A.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 13, 2026

Arko Petroleum goes public

The retailer’s wholesale segment, which now operates separately from GPM Investments, raised about $200 million when it launched on the Nasdaq.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 13, 2026

Couche-Tard SVP of global food and marketing to step down

Mette Uglebjerg will leave the retailer in May to become CEO of European health and beauty brand Matas Group.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 13, 2026

3 c-store retailers betting big on unusual promotions

Here’s how ExtraMile, Sheetz and Yesway have turned to unconventional marketing methods to stand out from the competition.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 12, 2026

Couche-Tard to add 750 company-operated c-stores in next 5 years

The sites will be a combination of NTIs and small acquisitions, and the first 100 new builds will be finished in 2026, executives told investors on Feb. 11.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 12, 2026

Sheetz to quadruple Michigan footprint

The Pennsylvania-based retailer has plans to open 14 new locations across southeast Michigan in 2026, on top of the four it already has in the state.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 10, 2026

Kent Companies reorganizes, hires president to focus on retail

The move will separate the company’s retail operations from the rest of its businesses as it looks to navigate its continuing expansion.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 10, 2026

VenHub lands top BP c-store tech exec as EVP

Tarang Sethia, known for his tech leadership at the energy giant as well as at 7-Eleven, will spearhead VenHub’s product vision and platform.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 10, 2026

Maverik hires former Pilot VP as chief commercial officer

Meghann Erhart is responsible for accelerating Maverik’s B2B growth, expanding strategic partnerships and shaping its commercial roadmap.

By Brett Dworski • Updated Feb. 10, 2026

‘Innovate and challenge the status quo’: Inside Murphy USA’s cultural revamp

The retailer’s new CEO, Mindy West, said she wants its core banner to be more nimble and collaborative and its East Coast sister chain, QuickChek, to refocus on the fundamentals.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 9, 2026

Murphy USA reshapes executive team as new CEO charts cultural shift

The retailer has appointed new senior vice presidents across its strategy, merchandising and fuels businesses while tweaking the duties for some of its existing leaders.

By Brett Dworski • Updated Feb. 6, 2026

7-Eleven’s SVP of corporate operations Tony Harris steps down

Harris left on Feb. 1, according to an internal memo seen by C-Store Dive. He had supported the growth and profitability of 7-Eleven’s company-owned c-stores in the U.S. and Canada.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 5, 2026

‘We have to play offense’ in 2026, Love’s president says

Despite economic headwinds, the travel center chain has significant plans to grow its network and food and tech operations this year, Shane Wharton said.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 5, 2026

Wills Group CEO assumes chairman duties as Dash In expansion continues

The change comes as the Wills Group continues its growth spree, highlighted by building new convenience stores in both current and new markets.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 4, 2026