Mega Saver acquires 3 Kum & Go c-stores in Nebraska

The Omaha-based retailer’s latest purchase and apparent pursuit of Yesway’s Iowa and Kansas stores indicates it may emerge as a regional c-store threat.

By Brett Dworski • June 30, 2025

Couche-Tard to divest 35 locations to Majors Management

Circle K’s parent company must sell the sites in Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania to address competition concerns around its GetGo acquisition, the FTC announced.

By Jessica Loder • June 27, 2025

Mars’ $36B takeover of Kellanova delayed amid EU investigation

The merger is now expected to close late this year as regulators look into how the deal could impact Mars’ bargaining power with retailers and prices for consumers.

By Christopher Doering • June 26, 2025

Couche-Tard CEO says Seven & i talks could finalize in the near future

Alex Miller said on Thursday that the companies have outlined “what we believe is a clear path to U.S. regulatory approval,” and a final timeline may be approaching.

By Brett Dworski • June 26, 2025

Parkland shareholders approve Sunoco’s $9.1B acquisition

The combined entity has nearly 300 company-operated convenience stores in the U.S., although it’s unclear if Sunoco plans to sell or keep these locations.

By Brett Dworski • June 24, 2025

Han-Dee Hugo’s parent acquires Breeze-Thru Markets

The 15-store deal will grow Sampson-Bladen’s c-store network to 125 locations, making the company one of the largest c-store operators in North Carolina.

By Brett Dworski • June 24, 2025

Parkland’s big moment has arrived

The company’s future will be decided Tuesday when shareholders vote on Sunoco’s $9.1 billion buyout offer. Here’s a recap of what led to this moment.

By Brett Dworski • June 23, 2025

Yesway appears to be in talks to sell Iowa and Kansas c-stores to Mega Saver

A deal would nearly double Nebraska-based Mega Saver’s c-store count and introduce the retailer to Kansas while significantly expanding its footprint in Iowa.

By Brett Dworski • June 20, 2025

Inside Casey’s process to integrate CEFCO’s c-stores

Seven months after the deal closed, Casey’s hasn’t remodeled any of the recently acquired sites as the Iowa retailer continues to evaluate CEFCO’s brand and offering, CEO Darren Rebelez said.

By Brett Dworski • June 18, 2025

3 Big Numbers: Casey’s keeps trucking in Texas

They say everything’s bigger in the Lone Star State. That includes this Iowa-based convenience retailer’s ambitions.

By Jessica Loder • June 6, 2025

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

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

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

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.

By Brett Dworski • May 19, 2025

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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