Sunoco strikes $7.3B fuels acquisition

The deal comes just two weeks after the Dallas-based oil company sold over 200 c-stores to 7-Eleven for $1 billion. 

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 22, 2024

Pilot names new SVP of alternative fuels

Shannon Sturgil will oversee the development of the travel center chain’s sustainable energy transition, which includes its EV charging program.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 18, 2024

Maverik brings Relay’s fuel payment tech to 86 stores

The Salt Lake City-based c-store retailer joins Yesway and Pilot in tapping into Relay’s contactless purchasing platform.

By Brett Dworski • Jan. 10, 2024

9 trends that will shape the c-store industry in 2024

As convenience retailers consider new layouts, flavors and technology, the ability to be efficient with operations will be key, experts say.

By C-Store Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2024

The Road Ahead: Why retailers need to focus on fuel in 2024

As retailers explore EV charging opportunities, they risk ignoring the increasingly competitive liquid fuels landscape, columnist Frank Beard and co-author Brandon Lawrence write.

By Frank Beard and Brandon Lawrence • Dec. 20, 2023

How well did our predictions for 2023 fare? Here are our honest grades.

Heading into 2023, we thought retail media, digital loyalty, EV charging and a few other topics would dominate the industry. We were right about some — and way off about one.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 18, 2023

RaceTrac names new Gulf Oil COO

Ron Sabia, who served as Gulf’s president for several years, rejoins the company as its acquisition by RaceTrac's fuel supply and trading subsidiary is finalized.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 15, 2023

Texas fuel company files for bankruptcy

RGV, which mainly services the Rio Grande Valley, continues to operate as it awaits court permission to use debtor-in-possession financing.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 14, 2023

Fuel theft is quietly hurting c-store retailers. Here’s how to prevent it.

While in-store crime has been a focus for the industry, companies also need to make sure they’re securing their forecourt.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 6, 2023

Yesway adopts Relay’s fuel payment software

The cardless platform allows more fleets and drivers to avoid fraud caused by card skimming.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 30, 2023

Joseph Petrowski, who helped fuel Yesway and Cumberland Farms expansions, has passed away

Yesway Chairman and CEO Thomas Trkla announced the news in a LinkedIn post, noting Petrowski was a “true legend” in the industry.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 21, 2023

More Americans will hit the road this Thanksgiving

Nearly 50 million Americans are projected to travel by car during the holiday period, fueled in part by falling gas prices.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 20, 2023

Parkland’s EV charging performing better than anticipated, CEO says

High usage and backcourt conversion rates along with government support have been key, multiple executives noted during Parkland’s 2023 investor day.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 14, 2023

Buc-ee’s joins Mercedes-Benz EV charging network

The initial rollout will include chargers at 30 of the retailer’s travel centers by the end of 2024.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2023

Global Partners makes $305M fuels acquisition

The deal for 25 liquid energy terminals along the Atlantic Coast, in the Southeast and in Texas will more than double the company’s footprint of these facilities.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2023

Titan Cloud taps Petro West’s site management software

The platform combines human and automated tools to help small and independent petroleum companies navigate fuel management challenges.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 8, 2023

Offen Petroleum acquires Texas-based wholesale business

The deal adds over 150 gas stations to Offen’s network as it aims to expand throughout the Lone Star State and surrounding markets.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 1, 2023

Enhanced payment security, faster checkout are top consumer demands, according to survey

Consumers also judge c-stores on cleanliness, service and amenities, Dover Fueling Solutions noted in its latest report.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 3, 2023

SoCal grocer Gelson’s launches ‘premium’ c-store format

The grocery chain plans to sell coffee, snacks, meals and convenience items at a fleet of vehicle-charging facilities under development by startup Rove.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 2, 2023

Titan Cloud acquires fuel analytics company

The fuel optimization firm that works with 7-Eleven, Yesway and Circle K will add about 20,000 sites to its monitoring network with the deal.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 28, 2023

Chevron and Brightmark’s Florida dairy digester project marks first renewable gas delivery

The shipment comes as the energy companies expand a venture to fund anaerobic digesters at farms throughout the country. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 28, 2023

Chevron brings ‘more modern look’ to Texaco sites with refresh

The updated elements, including a 3D canopy design and an “evolved” color scheme, will be incorporated into all locations by 2026. 

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 25, 2023

GoMart adds new fuel management tech

The convenience retailer partnered with Warren Rogers for forecourt diagnostics, fuel system compliance documentation and more.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 23, 2023

Pilot debuts autonomous truck terminal

The service, launched in partnership with self-driving trucking company Kodiak Robotics, has been almost a year in the making.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 22, 2023

Maverik accepting Comdata fleet cards

This is the second move the western retailer has made in the last month to encourage professional drivers to use its pumps.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 15, 2023