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    Former Mountain Express CFOs say retailer’s sale-leaseback strategy reflected a Ponzi scheme

    Gains made from these transactions were used to repay company debts and never resulted in overall financial growth, the two past execs told regulators.

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    Adding convenience: How C Stores can add customers by blending tech and in-person experiences

    Younger generations don’t distinguish between digital and physical shopping, and neither should convenience store brands.

  • A screenshot of a website. The logo at the top says RaceWay and text below says "Welcome. 1250 points. Complete your profile to receive 1250 points. Let us get to know you to receive points towards cents off your next visit." as well as an area for age verification, an area where points can be redeemed and a banner saying "Exciting times ahead! RaceWay Rewards is arriving soon at your local store.
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    RaceWay debuts rewards program

    The program will allow customers to earn points on fuel purchases, redeem those for rewards and receive exclusive in-store deals.

  • A photo of the exterior of a gas station and convenience store. Signs on the building say Carl's Jr. and Love's.
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    Love’s brings order-ahead capabilities to Carl’s Jr sites

    The travel center company already added the technology to its Arby’s locations, and expects Hardee’s locations to get this update next.

  • A photo of a hand holding a disposable clear cup with soda inside and a straw through the lid. The cup says Cumberland Farms Chill Zone.
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    How to perfect a dispensed beverage program

    From choosing the right flavors to giving customers what they need to customize their selections, c-stores have plenty of ways to take a drinks program to the next level.

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    Buc-ee’s eyeing first Idaho site

    The popular retailer is in the early stages of planning a travel center in Meridian, which would mark its westernmost location to date.

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    5 big c-store industry questions for the rest of 2025

    From big acquisitions and proposals to longer-term trends that touch all parts of the industry, here are the storylines to watch.

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    7-Eleven facing shrinking foot traffic

    Store visits have been declining for several quarters, but Seven & i is banking on more QSRs on-site to help turn things around.

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    Trump’s megabill boosts M&A outlook after slump

    The new law could provide greater tax certainty for dealmaking in an otherwise risky economic and policy environment, analysts say.

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    Circle K debuts sweeping alcohol discount program

    The initiative, which the company says is the largest in U.S. convenience retail, offers shoppers digital cashback rebates on beer, wine and spirits almost immediately after purchase.

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    3 Big Numbers: How is 7-Eleven’s turnaround going?

    Seven & i’s North American arm saw boosts in operating income and delivery sales while making progress on several initiatives during Q1.

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    Wawa debuts new credit card

    The Mastercard includes savings of 50 cents per gallon at Wawa fuel pumps as a statement credit for the first 30 days, plus 5 cents per gallon savings moving forward.

  • A photo of ice cream from Stewart's Shops in two cups on a table with some fall leaves.
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    How c-stores can profit from proprietary sweet treat offerings

    Owning their own baked goods or ice cream program gives retailers a world of innovation to play with, but comes with significant challenges, experts say.

  • EG America
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    EG America launches online ordering and delivery

    This move continues the c-store retailer’s laser-like focus on enhancing its food programs over the past year.

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    RaceTrac increases tech to boost pump uptime

    Trackers and software from Sensolus aim to give the retailer greater visibility on the location and number of parts for fuel dispensers.

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    Dash In names its first CMO

    Matt Simon brings over two decades of retail food and CPG experience to the Maryland-based convenience retailer.

  • A photo of the exterior of a gas station and convenience store/ A sign on the fuel canopy says Cumberland Farms.
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    EG Group appoints new CFO

    Mark Segal replaces Russell Colaco, who became EG Group’s CEO in April.

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    BP dismissing head of US c-store loyalty

    Jack Benoff led the company’s digital experience across thousands of c-stores and spearheaded the development of its Earnify loyalty program.

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    EG America expands grab-and-go program

    The retailer added snack wraps to certain stores and a chicken fajita Tornado across all its banners, along with a watermelon-flavored frozen drink.

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    Fueling Up: What’s slowing Yesway down?

    The retailer has barely grown its c-store network since axing its IPO plans in late 2022 and has faced a series of challenges that may define its future.

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    United Dairy Farmers names new CFO

    Justin Jefferson takes over the job from Darryl Neltner, who retired at the end of May but is staying on with the company to facilitate the transition.

  • Refuel
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    New leaders at Refuel, Stewart’s top c-store exec changes in June

    Fresh Stop also got a new CFO, Love’s added its first chief technology officer and Nouria made a change in its IT department, among other moves.

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    Par Mar Oil cutting corporate staffers across several departments

    The Ohio-based c-store retailer has laid off numerous team members this summer as part of a string of job cuts over the past year.

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    Inside Arko’s new food-focused c-store

    The location features Arko’s latest foodservice program, Fas Craves, which includes crispy chicken biscuits, potato wedges, mozzarella sticks, jumbo chicken wings and more.

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    MAPCO to enter 3 new states

    Majors Management will rebrand 35 newly acquired Circle K sites across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania to the MAPCO banner in the coming months.

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    Canned food maker Del Monte declares bankruptcy, seeks buyer

    The 139-year-old company said it is facing pressure from “a dynamic macroeconomic environment,” with a sale the most effective way to turn around its business.