Foxtrot relaunches delivery, will reopen third location this week

Restoring e-commerce services marks the beginning of a return to form for Foxtrot after a tumultuous past several months.

FEMSA to divest logistics assets as it gears up for c-store expansion

The deal helps the company — parent of the Oxxo brand — focus more on its retail operations in the U.S., where it recently acquired Delek’s 249 sites.

At NACS, retailers spoke loud and clear: Hiring and retention tactics need a facelift.

Labor challenges dominated the conversation at last week’s expo in Las Vegas. Here’s how 7-Eleven, TXB, Spinx and others are evolving their workforce practices.

7-Eleven CEO addresses financial pitfalls in North America

Joseph DePinto said in a presentation that price-conscious consumers, declining cigarette sales and weaker-than-expected fuel gross profits all contributed to its soft recent performance.

7-Eleven shuttering 444 North American stores amid strategic pivot

The retailer also aims to generate $520 million through sale-leasebacks of an undisclosed number of stores as its parent company slashes its profit forecast and spins off non-core segments.

TravelCenters of America names new chief information officer

Murtaza Sitabkhan moves into the position after 15 years in various technology and supply chain leadership positions with TA’s parent company, BP.

NACS president and CEO to step down

Henry Armour, who has been in the top role since 2005, will leave the position at the end of next year, while Couche-Tard’s former CEO will become NACS’ newest chairperson.

5 takeaways from day 3 of the NACS Show

Experts shared insights on employee training and some harsh truths about c-store loyalty programs. As usual, the show floor had no shortage of innovative food and tech products.

3 Big Numbers: Swipe fees, TXB trimming turnover and fresh chicken

The 2024 NACS Show delivered data on the cost of credit cards, the benefits of good training and a blissfully short wait for fried chicken.

Automated-checkout company Grabango shuts down

The tech company, which made a significant reduction in its workforce last year, was unable to secure the funding it needed to continue operating, a spokesperson said.

7-Eleven taps Lucky as head of fresh food development

The longtime retail veteran said he’ll have “a 10,000-foot view” of the chain’s fresh food programs with a focus on strategic development.

5 takeaways from day 2 of the NACS Show

The expo grabbed everyone’s attention on Tuesday, but education sessions on hiring and the presidential election didn’t go unnoticed. Neither did a new winner for “longest line on the show floor.”

Pilot names head of data and AI

SVP Rakesh Srinivasan previously worked in analytics with Walmart while another hire, VP of legal and government affairs Eva Rigamonti, joined from RaceTrac.

EG America names BP veteran as new transformation and strategy VP

Prior to joining EG Group’s U.S. arm, Joanna Benison spent nearly a decade with BP across a number of roles.

5 takeaways from day 1 of the NACS Show

While the show floor was getting prepared, education sessions on labor, pricing and store remodels took center stage. Here’s what stood out.

3 Amazon Go stores close

The locations, which are all in New York, shuttered because the company “couldn’t make the economics work with the lease cost,” a spokesperson said.

Fueling Up: 6 burning questions ahead of the 2024 NACS Show

The c-store industry’s premier event returns this week. Here are some key questions I'll be asking, from tackling labor to gauging the outlook on M&A.

BP launches new app, rewards program

Earnify, which is replacing the company’s BPme and Ampm apps, lets members earn points on purchases and redeem them in store or at the pump.

Choice Market to cease operations

The Denver-based retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May and intended to restructure. That plan fell through, CEO Mike Fogarty said Monday.

EG America reveals 3 new foodservice concepts

A Cumberland Farms store in Massachusetts is now home to the retailer’s first Alanza Pizza, Burger Baby and Wing Trip locations.

Parker’s opens its largest store to date

The 7,122-square-foot prototype will have expanded restroom, retail, food and checkout areas.

3 Big Numbers: Stewart’s, Citgo and c-store (dis)satisfaction

Big M&A made headline, but a new customer satisfaction report shows retailers still need to focus on execution.

Gas Spot opens first Missouri c-store with Arkansas next

The women-led retailer that rose from the ashes of Mountain Express is growing its brand outside of Iowa as it looks to build its Midwest footprint.

5 notable c-store executive changes from September

Alimentation Couche-Tard implemented several recent changes, including the planned succession of CEO Alex Miller.

Ambest relaunches driver app

The truck stop network updated its mobile experience with more localization and new features like a racing game.