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Retrieved from Fresh Stop.
Fresh Stop debuts in Arkansas
The retailer, which launched just a few months ago with three locations, has stepped outside of Florida for the first time.
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Courtesy of 7-Eleven Inc.
7-Eleven undergoes SVP shuffle
Several top merchandising and franchising executives changed roles in recent weeks, continuing a busy first quarter for the retailer.
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Column3 Big Numbers: How new tech is paving the way for c-stores
RaceTrac slashed the number of out-of-service pumps, TXB aims to nearly double its store count and Jacksons plans EV charging in two opposite situations.
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Retrieved from MAPCO.
Majors Management names VP of mergers and integration
Paul Titley takes on the role about two years after Majors acquired hundreds of stores across five deals.
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Courtesy of 7-Eleven
8 notable c-store executive changes from March
Top moves include Seven & i’s CEO succession, Kwik Trip and Majors Management naming foodservice leaders and BP and Parker’s nabbing Yesway veterans.
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Retrieved from Brand Innovators.
Ruiz Foods appoints new head of retail
Jennifer Ginnetti will oversee Ruiz’s El Monterey burritos, which is one of the most ubiquitous frozen burrito brands in U.S. convenience stores.
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Stinker Stores looking to sell 13 locations in Colorado
The retailer said the divestiture is part of new optimization efforts intended to “sharpen its focus on core assets and capitalize on upcoming development projects.”
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Courtesy of OnPoint EV
Jacksons adding EV charging this summer
The retailer has partnered with OnPoint EV Solutions to build level 3 chargers at nine stores in California, Idaho and Washington.
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Retrieved from TXB website.
TXB upgrades loyalty program
The updates streamline the offering and make earning rewards quicker and easier for customers.
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Courtesy of RaceTrac
How RaceTrac is growing its tech strategy
The Atlanta-based retailer is focused on solutions that improve the worker and customer experience in measurable ways, said an exec at the recent NRF show.
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Courtesy of 7-Eleven
Outlining 7-Eleven’s busy first quarter
Between advancing takeover talks with Couche-Tard and continuing store development, plus an IPO on the horizon, it’s been a busy three months.
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Courtesy of Philip Morris International
Philip Morris pursues smoke-free ambitions in the US
The company has named a new chief commercial officer as it debuts Iqos heat-not-burn devices in Texas and continues seeing strong demand for Zyn nicotine pouches.
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Column3 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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Courtesy of Athletic Brewing
Why nonalcoholic brews are driving beer innovation
Big companies are going all-in on zero-proof drinks in order to expand the category, according to the World Brewing Alliance’s CEO.
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Parkland SVP departs amid strategic review
Ferio Pugliese, who led the retailer’s people, culture, safety and environment initiatives since 2020, left the company for undisclosed reasons.
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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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Courtesy of 7-Eleven Inc.
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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Retrieved from Casey’s.
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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Retrieved from SQRL.
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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Brett Dworski/C-Store Dive
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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Retrieved from Tri Star Energy.
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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Courtesy of EG Group
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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Retrieved from Yesway.
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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Kaarin Vembar/C-Store Dive
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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Permission granted by Pilot Co.
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.
