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    QuikTrip opens first Indiana store

    The retailer’s top competition in Daleville will soon be Wawa, which is set to arrive in the Hoosier State next month.

  • A photo of a box of chicken nuggets, potatoes and biscuits. On the front of the box, in white text on blue, it says "enough Cajun spices to make it interesting. Not enough to make it hurt." There is also a glass bowl of dipping sauce and a blue and white napkin on the white table next to the box.
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    Krispy Krunchy Chicken comes to Montana

    With its first two locations open in Town & Country Supply Association c-stores, the QSR is now in all 48 contiguous states.

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    How c-stores can pull loyalty from QSRs

    Strong value, including meal deals and quality food, could help c-stores make inroads against fast food, says restaurant technology company Tillster.

  • A photo of a cup of coffee on a table inside a store. The side of the cup says "Country Fair Fresh & Local. Join the club. Medium."
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    Country Fair tries new grocery-focused approach with upcoming store

    The 8,000-square-foot store will add produce, meats and ready-made meals to the Pennsylvania retailer’s traditional c-store offering.

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    Parkland’s largest shareholder suggests interim CEO

    Simpson Oil says if its slate of board members is chosen next month, it will replace outgoing CEO Bob Espey with former chemical company leader Mark Davis almost immediately. 

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    4 candy trends for c-stores to watch

    While sales have declined thanks to price-sensitive shoppers, the category still has some bright spots, experts say. 

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    SpartanNash names VP of retail operations

    Jay Mahabir is joining the grocery retailer and wholesaler from Meijer, where he served as a market director in Michigan.

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    Rutter’s VP of marketing retires

    Robert Perkins said the last day of his 43-year career in convenience retail was March 31. 

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    Food industry bristles as states move to ban soda, candy from SNAP

    Purchasing restrictions on food assistance benefits have gained steam under the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, but most experts agree they're unlikely to improve health outcomes.

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    3 Big Numbers: NACS highlights foodservice progress

    Experts highlighted the impact of fresh food and beverages on inside sales — and if customers see c-stores as QSR replacements — during the NACS 2025 State of the Industry event.

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    Seven & i proposes new board chairs as Couche-Tard decision looms

    7-Eleven’s parent company has pitched for a new executive chairperson, board chairman, and four directors who are all from outside of the company.

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    10 notable c-store foodservice launches this past month

    Convenience retailers debuted fresh takes on sandwiches, smoothies and more in March and April. Here’s what caught our attention.

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    The Road Ahead: What’s behind the rise of super regional c-stores?

    If Sheetz, Wawa or QuikTrip suddenly drop 30 locations into a new market, it fundamentally changes consumer behavior and competitive dynamics, columnist Frank Beard writes.

  • A photo of a worker standing behind the counter at a checkout location at a store. Another person stands on the other side of the counter. There is a cash register on the counter, and the outdoors can be seen through a window behind the worker.
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    Vroom Delivery eyes smaller c-stores with latest back-office integration

    The e-commerce company has partnered with retail tech vendor Petrosoft to help retailers of any size access enterprise-level automation.

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    Screenshot of Wawa grand opening video

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    Wawa closing 2 more c-stores in Philadelphia

    As the retailer continues its ambitious expansion plan around the U.S., it has shuttered numerous locations in its backyard, including some for crime concerns.

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    Parkland CEO to resign

    Bob Espey, who has led the c-store retailer since 2011, will step down by the end of 2025, concluding years of shareholder demands for his departure.

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    7-Eleven to open 1,300 new stores through 2030

    The retailer also expects to roughly double the number of stores that include a QSR, from 1,080 to 2,100, as it gears up for a 2026 IPO.

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    Casey’s shutters food distribution arm acquired in CEFCO deal

    JF Heritage Food Company, formerly owned by Fikes Wholesale, made kolaches, doughnuts, muffins, salads, pizza and more for CEFCO’s c-stores.

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    Chestnut Market brings first Mashgin checkout kiosk to a Shell station

    After launching self-checkout last year, the New York-based retailer is expanding the tech across its network, and introducing it for the first time to Shell.

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    BP searching for next board leader

    Current Chair Helge Lund announced plans to depart, likely in 2026, kicking off a succession process for the role.

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    Behind the balancing act of Alltown Fresh’s foodservice program

    Although the Massachusetts retailer is known for its made-to-order options, it isn’t neglecting the guests who visit for a bag of chips and soda.

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    Why Seven & i is taking 7-Eleven public

    The move would let 7-Eleven control its own finances and dictate its M&A priorities while unlocking its “intrinsic value,” company leaders said last week.

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    Global Partners taps Pilot exec as chief legal officer

    Kristin Seabrook will take over at the start of next year, with incumbent Sean Geary set to take on an advisory role.

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    Wawa holding grand openings in 2 new states

    The Pennsylvania-based retailer will hold a ribbon cutting in Liberty Township, Ohio, this week and in Dalesville, Indiana, in May.

  • A photo of a person with a cardboard takeout container in one hand and tongs in the other, selecting items from a roller grill. The takeout container says 7-Eleven and a sign over the roller grill says Flavor in Every Bite."
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    3 Big Numbers: Digging into 7-Eleven’s earnings

    In its latest financials, company leaders laid out how QSRs, modernized food and beverage platforms, and private label products can help right the ship after a difficult 2024.