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BP names new head of technology
The appointment comes amid a busy period for the oil and gas giant’s technology strategy as it updates its mobile app and works on other digital programs.
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7-Eleven expands store refresh program
After a test run in Louisville, Kentucky, the retailer plans to bring these exterior improvements and merchandising shifts to 4,000 stores this year.
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Sheetz unlawfully rejected indigenous, Black candidates due to criminal records, EEOC alleges
The job applicants experienced a "significant disparate impact" from Sheetz' criminal justice history probe, the agency argued.
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Wawa to bring 40 new stores to central Pennsylvania by 2029
As it continues expanding across the country, the c-store retailer also remains focused on growing in its home state.
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Pepsi debuts limited-edition peach and lime flavors for summer
The sodas, which are targeted toward consumers grilling outdoors, further the beverage giant’s strategy to pair its drinks with certain foods and occasions.
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Everything we know about SQRL’s sudden sale and ongoing challenges
The retailer turned heads last week when it revealed it’s selling all of its c-stores. But its employees, landlords and the industry have more questions than answers about the company’s future.
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Another Parkland shareholder calls for a sale of the company
It marks the second time in the past week that one of the retailer’s investors has pushed for this change in order to boost returns.
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RaceTrac continues tech upgrades
A tie-up with Blue Yonder to improve its supply chain and warehouse operations is the c-store chain’s latest move as it targets major growth.
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Sheetz adds AI to its fuel transport systems
CLI Transport, the convenience retailer’s dedicated fuel carrier, partnered with Gravitate to optimize order generation, route planning and more.
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Parkland denies latest shareholder push to explore a sale
Simpson Oil, which owns nearly a fifth of the c-store and fuel company’s shares, is the second major shareholder calling for operational changes.
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Gopuff expands fresh grocery delivery with Misfits Market partnership
The tie-up offers shoppers more than 300 items, including fresh produce, dairy, meats and bread.
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Back to Basics: How to build a subscription program that keeps customers coming back
Beyond finding the right product to entice customers, retailers also need to regularly show customers the benefits of joining, experts say.
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Column
The Road Ahead: The hidden lesson in Dollar General’s DGX stores
When retailers want to try new formats, sticking to established habits can be a barrier to innovation writes columnist Frank Beard.
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Chevron, Brightmark grow dairy digester network with Southwest renewable plant
The facility will transform manure into biogas from Caballero Dairy in Eloy, Arizona.
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Couche-Tard ends Circle K’s beverage subscription program
Sip & Save, which launched in 2021, offered subscribers one free beverage a day for a monthly fee.
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SQRL agrees to sell c-store arm to Louisiana company
The retailer, which operates over 300 locations, aims to resolve “significant liquidity issues” with the deal, according to a memo seen by C-Store Dive.
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BP to debut new food items at TA, Thorntons and Ampm
The London-based retailer revealed several programs it will launch across its U.S. c-store brands this year to target different regions.
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How foodservice innovation dominated the c-store landscape in Q1
From debuting in-house menus to expanding original offerings and QSRs, here are some of the top meal moves convenience retailers have made this year.
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Wawa to open its first North Carolina store in May
The convenience retailer has plans to debut up to 10 locations in the Tar Heel State this year.
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Rutter’s adds limited-time subs
The three new options are the latest stage of the convenience retailer’s rotating menu program, which began a year ago.
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Giant Eagle opens new HQ
The parent company of c-store GetGo Cafe + Market moved to a new site in Cranberry, Pennsylvania, where 400 workers will report on a hybrid schedule.
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How Global Partners is embracing change in 2024
The 91-year-old c-store retailer recently underwent a rebrand that reflects its aim to help the planet and continue evolving amid new challenges, President and CEO Eric Slifka said in an interview.
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4 hot c-store flavor trends for summer
Sweet and spicy pairings, tropical fruits and international influences will see a surge as the weather heats up, experts say.
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Love’s updates food management tech
The retailer has tapped PAR Technology’s Data Central program to help optimize food cost tracking, improve reporting efficiency and centralize many of its operational processes.
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Hain Celestial sells Thinsters cookie brand to Dippin’ Dots owner
The divestiture to J&J Snack Foods for an undisclosed amount allows the organic and natural products giant to streamline its portfolio and reduce debt.