Operations: Page 8

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    Parker’s promotes CFO to co-CEO

    The retailer is making John Rudolfs co-CEO alongside Brandon Hofmann “to leverage the strengths of the company’s top leadership,” according to an announcement.

    By • Sept. 29, 2025
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    Murphy USA cuts around 100 corporate employees amid operational restructuring

    The layoffs impacted both the Murphy and QuickChek sides of the business and come amid a volatile past year for the retailer, which experienced overall revenue declines in 2024.

    By • Sept. 26, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: Global Partners v. Applegreen

    MassDOT awarded Applegreen the rights to 18 travel plazas. Global Partners cried foul and now the agreement has been terminated. Let’s break down the stats behind the saga.

    By • Sept. 26, 2025
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    Wawa opens first West Virginia c-store

    The retailer’s debut in Inwood marks the company’s 13th state of operation as its expansion plans continue to unfold.

    By • Sept. 26, 2025
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    Casey’s taps GSTV to drive engagement at the pump

    GSTV will provide Casey’s with branded video content at the retailer’s fuel dispensers at its 2,900 locations across 19 states.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    Refuel names Nouria alum director of food strategy

    Michael Farnick has also worked on foodservice programs at Enmarket and Dash In.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    How small and mid-market c-store operators can scale through M&A

    Just because the big players grab most headlines doesn’t mean smaller players aren’t making acquisitions. But doing so requires significant due diligence and research, leaders from K&G Petroleum say.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    3rd generation takes leadership roles at Englefield

    The parent company of Duchess Convenience Stores appointed F.W. Englefield V president of the company’s energy arm and Ashley Englefield DeWitt president of its retail business.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    Rutter’s new c-store design is also a sports bar. Here’s a look inside.

    The 1747 store, named for the year Rutter's was founded, aims for a sports bar feel to encourage customers to see it as more than a pit stop.

    By Christine Blank • Updated Sept. 29, 2025
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    Applegreen terminates $750M travel plaza deal in Massachusetts

    The Irish retailer has axed plans to redevelop 18 travel centers over the next 35 years as local competitor Global Partners has repeatedly opposed the deal.

    By • Updated Sept. 24, 2025
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    Arko promotes operations SVP for its fuel arm

    Michael Nowotny took on the senior vice president of operations role for the GPM Empire team in August.

    By • Sept. 23, 2025
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    BrakeTime Corner Market to build and open 35 new c-stores through 2026

    The first few are expected to open in the coming months in the Houston area as BrakeTime aims to build 20 to 30 stores annually, CEO Usman Bashir said.

    By • Sept. 23, 2025
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    Global Partners requests court order to block Applegreen travel plaza deal

    Global continues to accuse the Irish retailer and MassDOT of unethical communications during the bidding process earlier this summer. Applegreen denies any wrongdoing.

    By • Sept. 22, 2025
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    Love’s expands supply agreement with Core-Mark

    The partnership, which previously included around 100 of the retailer’s locations, now encompasses all 664 Love’s sites.

    By • Sept. 19, 2025
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    FEMSA names new CEO

    Jose Antonio Fernández Garza-Lagüera, who has led the company’s retail division since late 2023, will helm Oxxo’s parent company as it continues its closely watched U.S. expansion.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
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    7-Eleven taps former Delek EVP to spearhead fuel supply

    Dan Gordon will oversee supply chain operations, including sourcing, fuel procurement and risk management.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
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    Wawa names new CMO

    Doug Martin joins the convenience retailer from General Mills, where he served as chief marketing officer since 2021.

    By • Sept. 17, 2025
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    Maverik to begin rebranding Kum & Go in South Dakota

    Once work is complete, Minnesota and North Dakota — which have just eight Kum & Go stores combined — will be the only states where Maverik hasn’t finished any rebrands.

    By • Sept. 16, 2025
  • A photo of the exterior of a travel stop. Signs on the front wall of the gray and red building say "Pilot," Welcome," "Subway" and "Cinnabon."
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    Pilot names next president of energy division

    Jesús Guerra, who brings more than 25 years of experience in the energy sector, takes on the fuel supply chain role as Gary Hoogeveen announces his retirement.

    By • Sept. 15, 2025
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    How c-stores can prepare for a visit from ICE

    Training employees on their rights and what to do if the agency shows up is essential, an expert said in a recent NACS webinar.

    By • Sept. 15, 2025
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    Maverik expands cardless payment options

    The retailer’s partnership with Piston lets professional drivers initiate a fuel payment via QR or authorization codes.

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
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    NACS urges Congress to ban EBT transaction fees

    Temporarily prohibited since 2018, the fees could reduce participation in the nutrition assistance program if they are brought back, industry groups representing c-store and grocery operators told federal lawmakers.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 10, 2025
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    Casey’s food program drives 14% boost in inside sales

    The company’s trademark pizzas played a big part in the increase, with sales up on whole pies — the retailer’s highest-margin foodservice subcategory.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
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    RaceTrac to buy Potbelly for $566M

    The deal for the sandwich shop, which has more than 445 locations across the U.S., is expected to close in the fourth quarter.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
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    Is 7-Eleven falling behind?

    The retailer is building next-generation stores and refining its focus on foodservice — but it’s also closing down lots of locations as executives ponder how to maintain a leading edge.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025