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Circle K partnership turns food waste into cash
Through the Too Good To Go app, customers can purchase items near their expiration date at large discounts.
By Jessica Loder • June 7, 2024 -
EG Group announces CEO change, appoints new CFO
Zuber Issa has agreed to acquire the c-store retailer’s forecourt business in the U.K. He’s expected to step down from his post in the second half of this year once the deal closes.
By Brett Dworski • June 7, 2024 -
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Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive
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7-Eleven franchisees say retailer’s management ‘pressured’ them to make fraudulent transactions
In March, 7-Eleven stripped the franchise agreements from two people for falsifying tobacco purchases at several stores. Those individuals now claim the retailer’s officials instructed them to do so.
By Brett Dworski • June 6, 2024 -
Dollar Tree to explore spinoff or sale of Family Dollar
The underperforming banner has been a drag on operations since its acquisition.
By Nate Delesline III • June 6, 2024 -
Foxtrot is returning — but with plenty of questions about its future
Founder Mike LaVitola plans to reopen several locations this summer, yet it’s unclear how he’s been involved with the retailer amid its bankruptcy process.
By Brett Dworski • June 6, 2024 -
5 notable c-store executive changes from May
Two CEO announcements led last month’s list of leadership shifts from around the convenience store industry.
By Brett Dworski • June 5, 2024 -
6 Foxtrot c-stores leased to Further Point Enterprises
The holding company that acquired the non-real-estate assets from 15 Foxtrot c-stores last month is now the official tenant for half a dozen of its locations.
By Brett Dworski • June 4, 2024 -
Marathon names new CEO
Maryann Mannen, who became president of the energy company earlier this year, will take on its top role in August.
By Brett Dworski • May 31, 2024 -
ExtraMile makes Louisiana debut
The c-store retailer opened a location about 35 miles north of New Orleans late last month as it plans a broader expansion in the South and Southeast.
By Brett Dworski • May 31, 2024 -
QuikTrip to open first location in Ohio next week
The Oklahoma-based retailer will arrive in The Buckeye State more than two years after applying to build in Dayton.
By Brett Dworski • May 31, 2024 -
ExtraMile refreshing branding across its c-store network
The retailer began a remodeling effort in 2019 that first focused on store interiors but recently shifted to the exterior, President Brian Sardelich said in an interview.
By Brett Dworski • May 31, 2024 -
Deep Dive
As SQRL continues to spiral, its landlords remain in the dark
Amid the convenience retailer’s struggles, store owners have lost millions and face an uncertain future. Many of them have begun terminating their leases.
By Brett Dworski • May 30, 2024 -
Stinker Stores names Nate Brazier as CEO
The Idaho-based retailer’s COO has stepped into the company’s top leadership role as its owner retires after 22 years.
By Brett Dworski • May 29, 2024 -
Blue Owl terminates leases for SQRL convenience stores
Jamal Hizam, the retailer’s CEO, confirmed to C-Store Dive that he’s refusing to vacate the locations without the courts ordering him to do so.
By Brett Dworski • May 28, 2024 -
QuikTrip to enter Florida
The convenience retailer is in the early stages of developing a travel center in Cottondale, a small town in the state’s panhandle.
By Brett Dworski • May 23, 2024 -
Circle K offers 40-cent fuel discount
The three-hour promotion just before Memorial Day weekend will be available at 5,500 of the retailer’s U.S. stores.
By Jessica Loder • May 23, 2024 -
Wawa sets groundbreakings in 3 new states
The first Kentucky sites will start work on June 5 followed by inaugural locations in Ohio and Indiana the following day.
By Jessica Loder • May 23, 2024 -
Midwest c-store chain ends agreement with Holiday Stationstores
Mega Consumers Cooperative will also cease operating five stores as it prepares to exit bankruptcy.
By Jessica Loder • May 22, 2024 -
Weigel’s builds employee rewards program
Workers can earn rewards, access discounts and receive freebies from vendors through the MyWeigel’s Employee app.
By Jessica Loder • May 21, 2024 -
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By Maggie Paulk • May 20, 2024 -
Wawa announces first travel center
The site in North Carolina will include expanded parking as well as indoor seating, larger bathrooms and more, an official said on Wednesday.
By Jessica Loder • May 17, 2024 -
Pilot names new head of technology
Andy Lupo’s promotion is the latest in a long series of executive changes for the travel center company in the past year.
By Jessica Loder • May 16, 2024 -
Foxtrot files for bankruptcy
The decision to file for Chapter 7 was made during a meeting with Outfox’s board of directors, who reviewed the financial condition of the company and each of its subsidiaries.
By Brett Dworski • May 15, 2024 -
SQRL’s new owner trying to force bankruptcy
Gas Hub LLC, which bought the Arkansas company's c-store unit, claims that it is owed over $3 million from SQRL for unpaid rent payments.
By Brett Dworski • May 15, 2024 -
Irving Oil former president dies at 93
Arthur Irving was responsible for turning his family’s company into one of Canada’s leading oil firms after assuming leadership in 1972.
By Brett Dworski • May 13, 2024