InStore.ai names chief customer officer

Kevin Farley brings over two decades of leadership experience with c-store consultancies W. Capra and GSP Retail.

By Jessica Loder • March 24, 2026

Town Pump to place standalone coffee kiosks in its parking lots

The 400-square-foot sites will be branded as Stonehouse Coffee Shots, after the retailer’s proprietary coffee program, and will feature pickup and drive-thru windows.

By Brett Dworski • March 23, 2026

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Family Dollar to pilot extra small store format in urban markets

Fresh off its separation from Dollar Tree, the discount chain is pursuing a turnaround that includes 70 initiatives across various departments.

By Dani James • March 20, 2026

Sinclair Oil likely to part ways with CEO, CFO

The fuel retailer said it expects to negotiate a separation arrangement with both leaders about a month after they requested leave of absences for undisclosed reasons.

By Brett Dworski • March 20, 2026

3 Big Numbers: How Couche-Tard is extending its reach

While its same-store merchandise sales growth was a highlight in Q3, the retailer is expanding in other ways to keep the growth coming.

By Jessica Loder • March 20, 2026

Hershey combines salty, sweets units to accelerate growth

The Reese’s maker also announced several leadership changes, including expanding the oversight of sweets head Andrew Archambault to include the full U.S. portfolio.

By Christopher Doering • March 19, 2026

Couche-Tard posts strongest US same-store merchandise gains in 2 years

Foodservice, including Circle K’s meal deals, drove the company’s growth, President and CEO Alex Miller told investors and analysts on Wednesday.

By Brett Dworski • March 19, 2026

Legacy Markets taps former Fresh Stop operations chief as COO

Scott Burchfield officially joined the retailer, which operates Triangle Stop Food Stores in North Carolina, on March 9.

By Brett Dworski • March 19, 2026

GSTV expands C-suite

The forecourt-focused media company added new finance and strategy leaders, and promoted marketing and technology leads into expanded roles.

By Jessica Loder • March 19, 2026

7 c-store retailers entering new states

Wawa continued its multistate moves while Rutter’s, Kwik Trip and RaceTrac opened long-planned stores and a major Asian competitor planted its flag.

By Jessica Loder • March 18, 2026

NATSO names new chairman of the board

The trade organization confirmed Matt Mildenberger, president and CEO of Mittens Travel Center, to the top role after he succeeded Joe Zietlow of Kwik Trip last year.

By Jessica Loder • March 17, 2026

Maverik continues exec overhaul with new CFO, VP of store development

The retailer has made numerous leadership changes over the past year as it continues its integration of Kum & Go’s nearly 400 convenience stores and hundreds of employees.

By Brett Dworski • March 16, 2026

Goodbye, EG Group. Hello, Cumberland Farms.

In a shift that highlights its U.S. focus, the global retailer has adopted the name and branding of the chain it bought in 2019.

By Brett Dworski • March 13, 2026

3 Big Numbers: Casey’s multi-pronged growth plan

The Iowa-based retailer continues to build new stores, expand its footprint and grow its rewards program alongside its foodservice focus.

By Jessica Loder • March 13, 2026

3 c-stores taking car washes to the next level

From stand-alone spin-off brands to in-tunnel entertainment, operators are turning the wash bay into a loyalty driver.

By Michael Brady • March 12, 2026

Arko boosts personalization with latest app refresh

The new mobile experience is designed to make it easier for members to find personalized offers, earn and redeem loyalty points and use fuel discounts.

By Jessica Loder • March 12, 2026

Recapping Couche-Tard’s busy past few months

While a foodservice revamp has been a major focus in the last year, the company has also improved the tech at stores, tweaked its leadership structure and laid out expansion plans.

By Jessica Loder • March 11, 2026

QuickChek planning 8 NTIs in New York’s Capital region

The Murphy USA-owned banner is bringing its food-focused convenience stores to the Albany area, 90 miles north of its existing footprint in the state.

By Jessica Loder • March 10, 2026

Major c-store REIT names new chief investment officer

Getty Realty Corp., a REIT with over 700 c-stores in its portfolio, has named a new investment head after the incumbent retired.

By Jessica Loder • March 10, 2026

Murphy USA modernizing site branding

The refreshed design, including an updated color scheme and a more modern look, will debut in the second half of 2026, CEO Mindy West said.

By Jessica Loder • March 5, 2026

How EG Group is betting big on the US

With the impending sale of its assets in France, the retailer is increasingly focused on growing in the states. But some pillars of its strategy remain up in the air.

By Brett Dworski • March 5, 2026

Rhodes promotes COO to president

Robert Cisneros, a former Procter & Gamble leader who joined Rhodes in late 2025, will oversee the daily operations at the company’s 33 c-stores across Illinois and Missouri.

By Brett Dworski • March 4, 2026

CrossAmerica Partners names new CEO

Current CFO Maura Topper has succeeded Charles Nifong, who is joining an affiliate that’s also controlled by founder and chairperson Joseph Topper.

By Brett Dworski • March 2, 2026

BrakeTime secures Little Caesars franchise agreement

Plans include two store-adjacent restaurants in Texas and a potential expansion to other states, according to vice president of food, dispensed beverage and QSR Rene Da Costa.

By Brett Dworski • March 2, 2026

7-Eleven, Couche-Tard, Casey’s departures lead February exec shifts

The industry also saw leadership changes from Murphy USA, Kent Companies and Chevron in response to reorganization or retirements.

By Jessica Loder • March 2, 2026