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    3 Big Numbers: C-stores’ forecourt fortunes are evolving

    Walmart expands its gas station ambitions, Pilot hits an EV charging milestone and c-store leaders share fuel sales metrics.

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    TXB upgrading tech as it aims to double store count

    The Texas retailer, which has operated roughly 50 c-stores for years, touted plans last week to grow to over 100 locations.

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    Couche Tard deal for Seven & i inches toward a decision

    Suitors have until the end of March to show interest in the thousands of stores to be divested, Couche-Tard CFO Filipe Da Silva told Bloomberg.

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    Casey’s accused of joining fuel equipment monopoly scheme in 2 states

    Distributor JF Acquisitions claims that three other competitors forged an illegal agreement with Casey’s to boycott JF’s fuel services in Iowa and Illinois.

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    SQRL’s non-real-estate assets to be auctioned off

    The only bid so far is from a familiar name who formerly owned the leases to hundreds of SQRL convenience stores.

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    What 5 major c-store chains are saying about fuel sales

    CEOs, CFOs and other leaders from retailers like Murphy USA, Casey’s General Stores and Arko discuss the shifting gas landscape.

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    Tri Star Energy debuts $5 meal

    The breakfast deal is available across the company’s Twice Daily, Little General and Sudden Service convenience store chains through June 23.

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    EG America overhauls loyalty program

    The retailer's SmartRewards platform now includes several personalized features aimed at creating a more intuitive shopping experience.

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    Yesway CMO Derek Gaskins joins BP

    He now leads the merchandising, fresh food, beverage and store design teams for the oil giant. Yesway’s CEO will oversee the search for his replacement.

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    Dollar Tree sells Family Dollar for $1B

    A sale to private equity comes 10 years after Dollar Tree acquired its rival for $8.5 billion. The banner has mostly dragged down results since then.

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    Pilot EV charging network passes 130 locations

    The travel center company’s partnership with EVgo and General Motors has reached over half of U.S. states.

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    Reynolds expands nicotine pouch production

    The company expects to add about 300 new jobs in 2025, focused largely around its smokeless products.

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    C-stores’ private label push expected to grow

    Retailers like Love's, Wally's and 7-Eleven are going all in on new flavors and novel items, and even moving beyond food and beverage.

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    Casey’s sponsors storm-chaser documentary

    Looking to expand its brand appeal, the Midwest chain has linked with a series about three women who track severe weather.

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    Mountain Express’s founder, former CEOs summoned to trial over millions in siphoned funds

    Lamar Frady and Turjo Wadud funneled at least $15 million, while Barry Bierenabum took over $130 million in a scheme to sell his interest in the company he started, according to new court filings.

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    Fueling Up: 7-Eleven and Couche-Tard have tons of stores to sell. Who’s buying?

    The retail giants have identified thousands of overlapping locations they’d need to divest in order to merge. Here’s who could realistically acquire them — and how they could do it.

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    Onvo names new CFO

    Stephanie Mihal joins the Pennsylvania retailer’s exec team as it develops its food program and branded fuel programs.

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    Is Walmart the next major c-store competitor?

    The big-box retailer will open or remodel at least 45 fueling centers this year amid plans to reach 450 sites across its network.

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    3 Big Numbers: Big news, big numbers

    While Seven & i and Couche-Tard dig into the nitty-gritty of their proposed merger, PepsiCo pays up for Poppi and Mountain Express’ leaders are under the microscope.

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    Couche-Tard, Seven & i signing NDAs with potential buyers

    The Canadian retailer’s CEO said these non-disclosure agreements are related to a marketing package built to divest thousands of Circle K and 7-Eleven c-stores.

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    Mapping the scope of Maverik’s Kum & Go rebrands

    Between replacing Kum & Go in some states and expanding organically into others, Adventure’s First Stop has grown from 12 states to 17.

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    Casey’s requiring corporate staff to return to office full-time

    The Iowa retailer had been operating under a hybrid work model at its current headquarters since 2021.

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    Majors Management names new fresh food, loyalty leader

    Billy Colemire spent the last five years with Stinker Stores and also worked for Speedway and Dash In.

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    Parkland adds 2 board members amid strategic review

    This follows investor calls for a “comprehensive reconstitution of the Board” after years of underperformance.

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    Coffee customization is more popular than ever. Here’s how c-stores can capitalize.

    The right array of creamers, sweeteners and other flavor options can elevate an already stellar coffee program — but only if it’s done right, experts say.