Anheuser-Busch invests $300M in US manufacturing amid beer optimism

The company is funding technology and workforce development at its plants as it sees some recovery in alcohol consumption among older Gen Zers and younger millennials.

Maverik opens first c-store in Michigan

The retailer debuted in the state last week in the city of Wyoming, about 7 miles south of Grand Rapids.

Arko begins building food-focused stores, will debut new foodservice program

The convenience retailer is investing between $700,000 and $1.1 million into each new location and intends to finish all seven pilot sites by the end of 2025.

PAR Retail acquires GoSkip from Standard AI

PAR, a c-store tech company, is integrating the self-checkout business into its InStore platform as Standard AI shifts its attention away from the c-store industry.

3 Big Numbers: Examining Sunoco’s push for Parkland

After the announced acquisition and each company’s quarterly earnings, we’re looking at the deal price, the c-stores involved and difficulties for Parkland’s U.S. operations.

Good Oil Company to enter Ohio with 5-store acquisition

The owner of the Good To Go banner purchased Big Mike’s Gas N Go, bringing the Indiana retailer’s footprint to 20 locations across the Midwest.

Murphy USA’s new store design was the star of Q1

These locations, which are double the size of Murphy’s traditional sites, boast 40% higher merchandise margins and 20% more fuel gallons sold.

CrossAmerica sees strong merchandise sales as it approaches 400 c-stores

The Pennsylvania retailer has become one of the fastest-growing c-store operators over the past year as it continues to convert dealer sites to company-owned locations.

Sunoco to terminate Parkland’s executive officers once deal closes

Following the $9 billion acquisition, Sunoco will form a new public company and let any remaining execs from the Canadian retailer go. 

9 notable c-store executive changes from April

Moves during this busy month included CEO shifts from Parkland and EG Group, Couche-Tard naming a new food exec and GetGo's president departing.

Pri Mar Petroleum selling 13 c-stores

Blarney Castle Oil plans to turn the stores into EZ Marts, Pri Mar’s CEO said in an interview with a local business publication.

Minuteman unveils redesigned app

Alongside the refreshed app, the North Carolina-based c-store retailer rolled out a new brand icon that will be used in-store and digitally.

Shell USA names new president

Colette Hirstius is set to succeed Gretchen Watkins, who will step down on July 31 after holding the position for the past seven years.

3 questions about Parkland’s sale to Sunoco

The Canadian retailer agreed to sell its business for $9 billion. But several concerns remain over its future, including how its c-stores will navigate — or survive — the deal.

Sunoco to acquire Parkland for $9.1B

The deal is a “compelling outcome” for Parkland’s shareholders, who are set to vote on the company’s future next month after years of demands for change, Executive Chairman Michael Jennings said.

Love’s names first chief marketing officer

Patrick McLean previously served as CMO of Walgreens and TD Bank.

Shell finalizes acquisition of PDI’s fuel rewards program

The deal gives the oil and gas company control of a loyalty program whose members fuel up four times more often than nonmembers.

EG Group’s new CEO appointed top executive in the US

Russell Colaco will replace John Carey, who had led EG America since late 2023. This marks the first time the U.K.-based company will operate completely under one leader.

Hershey seeks tariff exemption for cocoa from White House

The Kisses maker said duties on the commodity, which cannot be grown in the U.S., is expected to result in millions of dollars in extra costs.

3 Big Numbers: QSR moves from Circle K, Rebel

One made a partnership with a Phoenix-area restaurant while the other is expanding its proprietary food brand. Meanwhile, a Valero site is welcoming the c-store debut of Pretzelmaker.

BP’s head of strategy to depart amid retreat from low-carbon goal

The oil giant will not replace Giulia Chierchia, who has spearheaded its carbon net-zero mission — an initiative that BP is abandoning — since 2020.

With new faces at the helm, EG America is ready for takeoff

The retailer has overhauled its executive team over the past year as part of a goal to unify its many c-store banners. C-Store Dive spoke with its CEO and COO about these changes and what’s ahead.

7-Eleven teams with Live Nation for nostalgic music festival activations

The chain is the first presenting sponsor of the pop-punk-focused When We Were Young as it works to connect with consumers around culture.

Seven & i, Couche-Tard sign NDA

The c-store giants inked nondisclosure agreements with potential buyers earlier this year. They’ve now done so with each other, which should help them facilitate deal discussions and due diligence.

Oxxo can become ‘super regional’ player in the US, CEO says

The retailer has converted 15 Delek c-stores to its own banner this year and wants to build a sustainable model similar to that of Wawa, QuikTrip and Casey’s, José Antonio Fernandez Garza said.