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ColumnThe Road Ahead: The future of convenience still runs on gas
Reports of liquid fuel’s death have been greatly exaggerated. While c-stores still need to innovate, they shouldn’t be afraid of their roots, write Frank Beard and Brandon Lawrence.
By Frank Beard and Brandon Lawrence • June 30, 2025 -
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Global Partners objects to Applegreen’s Massachusetts project win
The East Coast retailer said the state’s decision to accept Applegreen’s proposal over its own “defies logic and long-term fiscal responsibility.”
By Brett Dworski • June 26, 2025 -
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Where to next? How to use data to juice site selection.
C-store retailers looking for locations can use a mixture of high-tech and low-tech methods for the best outcomes, experts say.
By Amanda Baltazar • June 26, 2025 -
Courtesy of Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
Love’s names first chief technology officer
Tim Langley-Hawthorne joins the travel center company from Hertz, where he served as SVP and chief information officer.
By Jessica Loder • June 25, 2025 -
Retrieved from Refuel.
Refuel appoints new co-CEOs
Travis Smith and Jon Rier will replace Mark Jordan, who will become board chairman, effective July 1.
By Brett Dworski • June 24, 2025 -
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C&S to acquire SpartanNash in $1.77B deal
The combined company will run almost 60 distribution centers and own more than 200 grocery stores.
By Sam Silverstein • June 24, 2025 -
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Fresh Stop names new president, CFO
The seven-store retailer, which opened its first locations earlier this year, tapped two industry veterans to lead its ongoing expansion.
By Brett Dworski • June 24, 2025 -
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Applegreen to spend $750M remodeling 18 Massachusetts travel plazas
The Dublin-based retailer will overhaul and operate the locations during a 35-year lease agreement with the state. Construction on the first six sites will begin Jan. 1.
By Brett Dworski • June 23, 2025 -
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Dandy unveils ‘Trackside’ stop at NASCAR venue
The new store, which is only open when the raceway is operating, features staples like beer, tobacco products and Dandy’s pizza.
By Jessica Loder • June 23, 2025 -
Retrieved from CEFCO.
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 -
Retrieved from pwrmarket.com.
H&S expanding use of digital shelf labels
The technology from Aperion will streamline the process for updating pricing and give more information to customers.
By Jessica Loder • June 18, 2025 -
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Midwest showdown: Wawa and QuikTrip ignite c-store rivalry
The retailers recently opened their first locations in Indiana half a mile apart. C-Store Dive visited the stores to learn which one customers prefer — and how the brands feel about their competition.
By Brett Dworski • June 17, 2025 -
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Costco to open first standalone gas station
The big-box giant’s latest project, set to open in 2026, will also be its largest fueling site yet, featuring a 17,185-square-foot canopy with 40 fill-up positions.
By Brett Dworski • June 13, 2025 -
Retrieved from Nouria Energy.
Nouria names technology head following CIO’s departure
Abhi Patel’s promotion comes just days after the retailer’s longtime chief information officer, Doug New, retired.
By Brett Dworski • June 13, 2025 -
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Behind Minuteman’s new look
The regional retailer will integrate its brand refresh at five to 10 new locations in the next year.
By Jessica Loder • June 12, 2025 -
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Circle K names VP of US merchandising
Kurt Fraschetti will pivot from leading Couche-Tard’s North America merchandise team to focusing solely on the U.S.
By Brett Dworski • June 12, 2025 -
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Casey’s to debut 80 new stores during fiscal 2026
The retailer’s latest push is expected to get it past its current three-year goal of 500 openings.
By Brett Dworski • June 11, 2025 -
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RaceTrac accepting QuikQ cards at truck fueling sites
The fleet card is the latest step the Atlanta-based retailer is taking to improve security and the customer experience in its forecourts.
By Jessica Loder • June 10, 2025 -
Courtesy of Parkland Corporation
Sunoco tried to acquire Parkland 3 times before sealing the deal, companies say
The Texas oil company got rejected multiple times before finally landing its recent $9.1 billion acquisition, which Parkland’s shareholders will vote on later this month.
By Brett Dworski • June 9, 2025 -
Retrieved from TravelCenters of America press release.
BP overhauling TA’s marketing department
A source close to the matter said the changes, including some reductions through 2025, aim to unify all marketing functions under the oil giant’s umbrella.
By Brett Dworski • June 6, 2025 -
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Paytronix shuffles executive structure
The guest engagement company named a new general manager while three others took on new roles.
By Jessica Loder • June 6, 2025 -
Retrieved from S&G Stores.
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 -
Retrieved from Nouria.
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 -
Retrieved from Global Partners.
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 -
Retrieved from pwrmarket.com.
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
