Global Partners names Eric Slifka chairman

He succeeds Richard Slifka, who passed away in May. The company also appointed a new board member.

Stewart’s names new president

Former Chief Operating Officer Chad Kiesow took on the role June 1. It marks the first time in Stewart’s 80-year history that the retailer has a president who is not part of the Dake family.

Power Market expands Oregon footprint

H&S Energy's first location in the Portland area also introduces its Papa Sal’s Deli foodservice program to the state.

Top convenience store conferences for the rest of 2025

While several prominent shows have come and gone, convenience retail leaders still have a number of major events to keep in mind.

Updated June 3, 2025

EG America levels up its grab-and-go snacking game

The retailer’s new Sensible Snacks program aims to take advantage of the variety of national brands offered at its convenience stores.

New CEOs at Seven & i, Weigel’s lead notable exec changes from May

7-Eleven also named two more VPs, Love’s appointed its first chief marketing officer and EG Group made a change atop its legal department.

Weigel’s names new CEO

Douglas Yawberry assumes leadership of the company as it places foodservice and tech-driven loyalty at the forefront of its business.

Korean c-store giant to make US debut

CU, which has over 18,000 locations in South Korea, will open its first American stores later this year in Hawai’i.

The snacks we grew up with are at risk of disappearing from shelves – if they haven’t already

Beloved products trusted for generations are now facing a crisis as rising costs, shifting purchasing patterns and regulatory scrutiny pressure legacy brands, writes Keren Novak of Curion.

Couche-Tard may struggle to get full value from 7-Eleven deal, analysis says

Even if the acquisition happens, a lack of fuel overlap between the two companies and 7-Eleven's heavy reliance on franchisees will pose significant challenges, says Bloomberg Intelligence.

3 Big Numbers: Growing chains unveil eye-catching new developments

Circle K opens a site with EV chargers instead of fuel pumps, RaceTrac boosts supply chain capabilities and Urban Value goes frictionless.

Who is Stephen Dacus, Seven & i’s new CEO?

The world’s largest c-store retailer just welcomed its first non-Japanese top executive. Here’s a brief history of his career as well as how he intends to grow 7-Eleven.

EG America takes over 9 Neon Marketplace c-stores in the Northeast

The stores, which are located across Rhode Island and Massachusetts, will be rebranded to EG’s Cumberland Farms banner.

Global Partners’ chairman dies at 85

Richard Slifka was the son of the company’s founder, Abraham Slifka, who started the Massachusetts-based retailer and distributor in the 1930s.

RaceTrac gearing up for Louisiana growth with new distribution center

The $9 million facility will enhance the company’s supply chain in the state and support growing regional demand, the company said.

4 c-store chains that are investing in new formats

Some of the industry’s fastest-growing companies are rolling out updated store designs that are more spacious and focused on foodservice.

C-stores losing snacking dollars to grocers

While dollar and drug stores also ceded ground to grocery stores, convenience retailers gave up the most ground in treat sales, according to NielsenIQ.

Urban Value reveals automated micro-markets

The AI-powered coolers contain grab-and-go items and are targeted at smaller residential communities where the population can’t support a manned store.

3 packaged beverage trends for the back half of 2025

Energy drinks seek the right balance of flavors while consumer sentiment may not prevent beer price increases, according to a Goldman Sachs survey.

Poppy Markets buys 11 c-stores

The deal for National Petroleum will more than triple Poppy’s footprint and bring it into the fuel business.

Fueling Up: What will Sunoco do with Parkland’s c-stores?

If the $9 billion deal gets approved, Sunoco will find itself with thousands more c-stores. Some experts think it should keep them, while others see an acquisition opportunity.

BP Pulse is bringing EV chargers to Waffle House

Chosen sites in the Southeast and the Sunbelt will get six electric vehicle charging bays, with the first locations coming online next year.

LTOs and value are key to fresh food success

With consumers bracing for tariff impacts, diners are still tuned in to "craveable" items and attractive deals, according to Technomic.

7-Eleven hires former GetGo president Terri Micklin as SVP of store development

Micklin left GetGo in March, ahead of Alimentation Couche-Tard’s pending acquisition of the 270-store banner from Giant Eagle.

Buc-ee’s begins building first Arizona site

The 74,000-square-foot travel center will feature 120 fuel pumps and is expected to open next summer.