S&G Stores shuffles leadership team

The midwest retailer has named former Coen Markets CMO Keith Broviak as its next head of marketing, effective June 30. It also appointed a new director of foodservice.

By Brett Dworski • June 5, 2025

Nouria’s chief information officer to retire

Doug New, who joined the retailer in 2020, will step down on June 6 after helping transform the company’s tech infrastructure.

By Brett Dworski • June 5, 2025

Global Partners names Eric Slifka chairman

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

By Jessica Loder • June 5, 2025

Casey’s to build 7 new c-stores in Texas this year

The sites will span central and eastern Texas and should all be completed by the end of 2025.

By Brett Dworski • Updated 21 hours ago

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.

By Jessica Loder • June 4, 2025

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.

By Brett Dworski • June 3, 2025

C-store execs aren’t too concerned about tariffs. Experts think they should be.

Convenience leaders don’t expect tariffs to hurt their operations, but industry analysts believe the levies could result in higher operating costs and fewer store visits.

By Brett Dworski • June 2, 2025

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.

By Jessica Loder • June 2, 2025

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.

By Brett Dworski • June 2, 2025

Immersive aisles: How digital signage is reinventing the in-store experience

Digital aisles come alive with VusionGroup’s immersive signage, driving sales and shopper engagement!

June 2, 2025

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.

By Brett Dworski • May 30, 2025

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.

By Jessica Loder • May 30, 2025

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.

By Brett Dworski • May 29, 2025

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.

By Brett Dworski • May 29, 2025

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.

By Brett Dworski • May 28, 2025

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.

By Jeff Wells • May 27, 2025

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.

By Brett Dworski • May 20, 2025

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.

By Brett Dworski • May 19, 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

7-Eleven names new marketing agency of record

UM will develop the c-store retailer’s cross-channel media strategy and handle digital media activation.

By Jessica Loder • May 19, 2025

Yesway appears to be axing its Allsup’s Express concept

A spokesperson confirmed the retailer recently shuttered its first-ever small-format store, while a source familiar with the situation said Yesway is ending the concept entirely.

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

3 Big Numbers: Taking a closer look at new store designs

Arko has begun work on the first of its new food-focused stores, while Kent Kwik and Murphy already have sites up and running.

By Jessica Loder • May 16, 2025

Walmart CEO: ‘Higher tariffs will result in higher prices’

The big-box retailer vows to keep those prices as low as possible and is leaning into relationships with vendors to respond to a fluctuating market.

By Kaarin Moore • May 15, 2025

Small New York c-store chain plans Virginia debut

Millwood Market is opening its third overall location in Manassas, nearly 300 miles from its first two sites.

By Jessica Loder • May 15, 2025