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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.
By Brett Dworski • May 30, 2025 -
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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.
By Jessica Loder • May 29, 2025 -
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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.
By Jessica Loder • May 22, 2025 -
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ColumnFueling 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.
By Brett Dworski • May 19, 2025 -
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Phillips 66 to sell 970 European retail sites for $1.6B
About 840 of the sites operate under Phillips 66’s Jet fueling brand. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
By Brett Dworski • May 16, 2025 -
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Global Partners eyeing an acquisition after strong Q1
The retailer hasn’t made a c-store-focused purchase since early 2023, but intends to make a deal as a means to stay competitive, its CEO said last week.
By Brett Dworski • May 13, 2025 -
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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.
By Brett Dworski • May 12, 2025 -
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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.
By Jessica Loder • May 9, 2025 -
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Column3 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.
By Jessica Loder • May 9, 2025 -
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.
By Jessica Loder • May 8, 2025 -
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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.
By Brett Dworski • May 6, 2025 -
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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.
By Brett Dworski • May 5, 2025 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
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.
By Jessica Loder • May 1, 2025 -
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Seven & i, Couche-Tard make ‘no meaningful progress’ on antitrust concerns
While the parent companies of 7-Eleven and Circle K remain in talks, the divestment package in the U.S. remains a significant hurdle.
By Jessica Loder • April 10, 2025 -
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Outlining 7-Eleven’s busy first quarter
Between advancing takeover talks with Couche-Tard and continuing store development, plus an IPO on the horizon, it’s been a busy three months.
By Jessica Loder • March 31, 2025 -
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Couche Tard deal for Seven & i inches toward a decision
Suitors have until the end of March to show interest in the thousands of stores to be divested, Couche-Tard CFO Filipe Da Silva told Bloomberg.
By Jessica Loder • March 27, 2025 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: What Couche-Tard brings to the table
As the Canadian company continues to court fellow convenience retailer Seven & i, we examine some key facts from its bid and recent history.
By Jessica Loder • March 14, 2025 -
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Column3 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.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 28, 2025 -
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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.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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Celsius buys energy drink rival Alani Nu for $1.8B
The purchase allows Celsius to add a fast-growing beverage popular with young women while better positioning it to compete against rivals Red Bull and Monster.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 26, 2025 -
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What’s ahead for c-stores in 2025?
With economic conditions still tight and the political landscape uncertain, retailers will be focused on improving amenities to get people into their stores.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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LV Petroleum acquires 2 travel centers
The company purchased the two TravelCenters of America-branded sites from Wilmoth Oil Company.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 22, 2025 -
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Casey’s acquires 12 retail locations in Kentucky
The deal for Wow! Foodmart includes seven convenience stores, a travel center and four liquor stores mainly along Interstate 75.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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Deep Dive9 trends for c-stores to watch in 2025
This year will see c-stores refining strategies across the business, from loyalty to foodservice to technology and beyond.
By Brett Dworski , Jessica Loder • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Reliance Fuel enters Wisconsin by acquiring The Store
The Pennsylvania retailer bought the sites in December and plans to rebrand all locations to Fuel On.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 2, 2025
