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

7-Eleven names new VP of center store operations

Sembe Cole will oversee categories including snacks, candy and packaged foods across over 12,500 of the chain's locations.

By Brett Dworski • May 15, 2025

Kent Companies rolling out food-focused c-store format

Locations feature a made-to-order kitchen, a drive-thru, a beer and ice cave, two-bay car washes and a dog wash.

By Brett Dworski • May 14, 2025

Maverik opens first c-store in Michigan

The retailer debuted in the state last week in the city of Wyoming, about 7 miles south of Grand Rapids.

By Brett Dworski • May 13, 2025

How c-stores can mitigate food price hikes

As economic uncertainty lingers, retailers need to make smart choices about where to trim costs and how to raise prices without alienating customers, experts say.

By Christine Blank • May 13, 2025

Arko begins building food-focused stores, will debut new foodservice program

The convenience retailer is investing between $700,000 and $1.1 million into each new location and intends to finish all seven pilot sites by the end of 2025.

By Brett Dworski • 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

CrossAmerica sees strong merchandise sales as it approaches 400 c-stores

The Pennsylvania retailer has become one of the fastest-growing c-store operators over the past year as it continues to convert dealer sites to company-owned locations.

By Brett Dworski • May 9, 2025

Murphy USA’s new store design was the star of Q1

These locations, which are double the size of Murphy’s traditional sites, boast 40% higher merchandise margins and 20% more fuel gallons sold.

By Brett Dworski • May 9, 2025

Sunoco to terminate Parkland’s executive officers once deal closes

Following the $9 billion acquisition, Sunoco will form a new public company and let any remaining execs from the Canadian retailer go. 

By Brett Dworski • May 8, 2025

Minuteman unveils redesigned app

Alongside the refreshed app, the North Carolina-based c-store retailer rolled out a new brand icon that will be used in-store and digitally.

By Jessica Loder • May 8, 2025