What 7-Eleven’s IPO will mean for its future in the US

Experts agree that once the world’s largest c-store chain makes its North American stores their own entity, it’ll have two possible paths: innovate and grow, or sell to Couche-Tard.

3 Big Numbers: Dissecting 7-Eleven’s very big news

From a new CEO to an upcoming IPO in the U.S. and divesting some assets, Seven & i’s announcements this week will have big ramifications for the convenience industry.

Largest US Circle K franchisee boosts e-commerce

Gas Express partnered with Lula Commerce to add more than 180 stores to third-party delivery marketplaces like DoorDash and Uber Eats.

7-Eleven parent company appoints new CEO, plans US IPO

Stephen Dacus, current lead outside director of the board, will take over as the company evaluates a buyout bid from Alimentation Couche-Tard.

Parkland launches strategic review, will explore sale

The Canadian retailer, which has about 200 company-operated c-stores in the U.S., has seen its stock price plunge since early 2024. Its board of directors seems to have had enough.

Dash In acquires first site in North Carolina

The popular East Coast retailer spent $2.5 million on a property in Charlotte this week, beginning the company’s long-awaited move into the Tar Heel State.

6 notable c-store executive changes from February

In addition to various high-level moves, the industry mourned the passing of Square One Markets CEO Lisa Dell'Alba.

Family Express joins modular construction trend

The retailer is building the first of several prefabricated c-stores across its home state of Indiana.

How Mountain Express’ negligence fractured a Midwestern military family

Luke and Rochelle Davis became guarantors of a Mountain Express-leased c-store in late 2020. They’re now bankrupt, and their relationship with Rochelle’s mother — the store’s owner — is broken.

FEMSA forms search committee to find next CEO

Executive Chairman José Antonio Fernández Carbajal has served as interim CEO since the company’s former top executive stepped down in 2023.

CrossAmerica Partners stays focused on retail business

The acquisition of dozens of Applegreen stores roughly a year ago kicked off a long-term strategy for increased profitability.

Applegreen US president departs

The Irish c-store retailer’s top executive in America has left the company less than two years after being hired from Wendy’s.

Parker’s CEO change commences

After confirming earlier this year that Brandon Hofmann would succeed founder Greg Parker, the convenience retailer made the change official.

How to perfect c-store restrooms

From updating designs to helping workers keep the place clean, there are a variety of steps retailers can take to elevate the experience.

Arko is not selling its c-stores, CEO says

Arie Kotler told analysts last week that a sale of its retail business is not on the table, contrary to a Reuters report last year.

Quality Oil names new CEO

Don McIver succeeds former leader Graham Bennett, who has retired.

3 Big Numbers: Big moves from public c-store companies

Arko accelerates shift to dealer sites, Pilot posts a revenue drop and Seven & i loses one of its suitors.

FEMSA begins rebranding US c-stores to Oxxo banner

The Mexican retailer, which acquired Delek’s 249 locations across the Southwest in 2024, is starting the conversions in Odessa and Midland, Texas.

Seven & i shareholder buyout plan falls through

While a group led by Ito-Kogyo could not secure funding, Alimentation Couche-Tard’s deal remains on the table, Seven & i said on Thursday.

Fueling Up: Can 7-Eleven actually pull this off?

There’s one major obstacle that could stand in the way of the retailer becoming a food destination via its next-generation stores, according to a former VP of operations for the company.

Arko to ramp up ‘dealerization’ program following difficult 2024

Analysts on Wednesday's earnings call questioned the c-store retailer’s strategy of converting company-owned stores to dealer sites in the face of merchandise and fuel losses.

EG America sees big earnings growth in 2024 thanks to coffee and dispensed beverages

The retailer said full-year EBITDA surged 17% last year thanks to “improved performance” from several company initiatives.

Gas Spot opens 3 more Missouri sites as Midwestern expansion continues

Parent company InConvenience Inc. is targeting stores in small towns across Iowa, Missouri and Arkansas that were shuttered amid Mountain Express’ and SQRL’s bankruptcies.

Chevron names 4 execs to new roles

The energy company is making several internal shifts as it undergoes structural changes to improve its operational efficiency.

Step inside the c-store industry’s latest store designs

C-Store Dive has recently profiled several retailers that are building and remodeling in unique ways. Here’s a recap.