Smoker Friendly names head of operations

Tom Allen will oversee day-to-day functions of the fuel and tobacco retailer, which has 341 locations across 13 states.

By Brett Dworski • April 10, 2025

Kwik Trip to open first North Dakota c-store in November

The Wisconsin-based retailer will break ground on two locations in Fargo in June, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.

By Brett Dworski • April 10, 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

Wawa plans 60-store Virginia expansion

The retailer’s growth is focused on the western half of the state, with groundbreakings in Staunton and Lynchburg earlier this month.

By Jessica Loder • April 9, 2025

Seven & i’s full-year operating income falls by over 20%

In the U.S., 7-Eleven’s same-store sales fell by 2.7% and are expected to contract by another 1.5% in fiscal 2025, the company said on Wednesday.

By Jessica Loder • April 9, 2025

Tariffs are the latest test of beleaguered US consumers

Before the expansive levies were announced, spending power was already weakened by high prices and rising debt, among other forces, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2025

Parkland’s largest shareholder looks to oust CEO

Simpson Oil nominated nine independent directors to Parkland’s board in an attempt to unseat the company’s longtime chief, Bob Espey.

By Jessica Loder • April 8, 2025

Chevron to cut 20% of global workforce by end of 2026

The job cuts, which are estimated to impact roughly 9,000 employees, mirror staff reductions planned by rival BP to trim costs and boost efficiency.

By Brett Dworski • April 7, 2025

3 Big Numbers: How new tech is paving the way for c-stores

RaceTrac slashed the number of out-of-service pumps, TXB aims to nearly double its store count and Jacksons plans EV charging in two opposite situations.

By Jessica Loder • April 4, 2025

Fresh Stop debuts in Arkansas

The retailer, which launched just a few months ago with three locations, has stepped outside of Florida for the first time.

By Brett Dworski • April 4, 2025

7-Eleven undergoes SVP shuffle

Several top merchandising and franchising executives changed roles in recent weeks, continuing a busy first quarter for the retailer.

By Brett Dworski • April 3, 2025

Jacksons adding EV charging this summer

The retailer has partnered with OnPoint EV Solutions to build level 3 chargers at nine stores in California, Idaho and Washington.

By Jessica Loder • April 3, 2025

Majors Management names VP of mergers and integration

Paul Titley takes on the role about two years after Majors acquired hundreds of stores across five deals.

By Jessica Loder • April 3, 2025

TXB upgrades loyalty program

The updates streamline the offering and make earning rewards quicker and easier for customers.

By Jessica Loder • April 2, 2025

8 notable c-store executive changes from March

Top moves include Seven & i’s CEO succession, Kwik Trip and Majors Management naming foodservice leaders and BP and Parker’s nabbing Yesway veterans.

By Jessica Loder • April 2, 2025

Stinker Stores looking to sell 13 locations in Colorado

The retailer said the divestiture is part of new optimization efforts intended to “sharpen its focus on core assets and capitalize on upcoming development projects.”

By Brett Dworski • April 1, 2025

Parkland SVP departs amid strategic review

Ferio Pugliese, who led the retailer’s people, culture, safety and environment initiatives since 2020, left the company for undisclosed reasons.

By Brett Dworski • March 31, 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

Casey’s accused of joining fuel equipment monopoly scheme in 2 states

Distributor JF Acquisitions claims that three other competitors forged an illegal agreement with Casey’s to boycott JF’s fuel services in Iowa and Illinois.

By Brett Dworski • March 28, 2025

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

SQRL’s non-real-estate assets to be auctioned off

The only bid so far is from a familiar name who formerly owned the leases to hundreds of SQRL convenience stores.

By Brett Dworski • March 27, 2025

Tri Star Energy debuts $5 meal

The breakfast deal is available across the company’s Twice Daily, Little General and Sudden Service convenience store chains through June 23.

By Brett Dworski • March 27, 2025

Dollar Tree sells Family Dollar for $1B

A sale to private equity comes 10 years after Dollar Tree acquired its rival for $8.5 billion. The banner has mostly dragged down results since then.

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2025

Yesway CMO Derek Gaskins joins BP

He now leads the merchandising, fresh food, beverage and store design teams for the oil giant. Yesway’s CEO will oversee the search for his replacement.

By Brett Dworski • March 26, 2025

What 5 major c-store chains are saying about fuel sales

CEOs, CFOs and other leaders from retailers like Murphy USA, Casey’s General Stores and Arko discuss the shifting gas landscape.

By Jessica Loder , Brett Dworski • March 25, 2025