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8 notable c-store executive changes from August
Alimentation Couche-Tard’s slew of new officers and promotions led last month’s slate of leadership shifts.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Casey’s shareholders keep Rebelez as chairman
A proposal that the leader of the board must come from outside the company was voted down during the retailer’s Aug. 28 shareholder meeting.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 4, 2024 -
Retrieved from Couche-Tard.
Couche-Tard names global head of food and marketing as explosive summer continues
Mette Uglebjerg will oversee foodservice and marketing across Couche-Tard’s entire c-store network of 16,700 locations.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 3, 2024 -
Courtesy of Parkland Corporation
Parkland to sell struggling Florida business
The planned divestment includes nearly half of the company’s U.S. retail sites as it continues to offload more than $500 million in non-core assets.
By Brett Dworski , Jessica Loder • Sept. 3, 2024 -
Retrieved from Casey's.
Why Texas has become the epicenter of c-stores in the US
Spurred by a fast-growing population and desirable building regulations, convenience retailers are flocking to the Lone Star State, experts say.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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SQRL’s new owner files for bankruptcy with $1.2B of debt
Gas Hub is intent on getting its remaining c-stores back up and running after months of tumultuous operations.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 27, 2024 -
Retrieved from Circle K press release.
Couche-Tard appoints head of asset management as it guns for 7-Eleven
Tommy Rodwell leads a team focused on the “strategic optimization” of Circle K’s North American retail real estate portfolio.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Wally’s breaks ground in Indiana
The 53,000-square-foot store, about 21 miles from downtown Indianapolis, is expected to be the company’s largest to date.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Decisions ConsultingStreamlining licensing in C-store acquisitions
With the clock ticking, finding a firm prepared to start completing the entire checklist on day one is essential.
Aug. 26, 2024 -
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How does manager tenure affect team performance?
Manager tenure is often correlated to high performance, Visier said, but in many organizations, manager effectiveness lessens after a number of years.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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Stinker Stores’ majority owner, former CEO dies
Charley Jones led the Idaho-based c-store chain for over two decades, spearheading growth that led to over 100 locations across three states.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
Love’s surpasses 100 EV chargers
The retailer will break ground on four NEVI-funded charging stations in Pennsylvania and four in Kentucky this year.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Retrieved from Refuel.
Refuel adds 4 new VPs to executive team
The appointments happened in recent weeks across the company’s real estate, human resources, loss prevention and facilities teams.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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ColumnFueling Up: Couche-Tard is seizing the moment to dominate
Circle K’s parent company is on a mission to become the world’s largest c-store retailer, as evidenced by this week’s bid to acquire 7-Eleven and its deal to buy GetGo.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Parkland
Parkland taps former Shell supply chain veteran for new VP role
Rick Marriner will oversee the retailer’s commodity trading operations and work to scale the company’s fundamentals and analytics capabilities.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 20, 2024 -
Retrieved from Relex.
Circle K penalized by OSHA after January shooting
The Department of Labor division said the retailer could have done more to prevent the attack. Circle K has contested the findings.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Retrieved from GetGo website.
Couche-Tard to acquire GetGo’s 270 c-stores
The $1.6 billion deal includes convenience stores spread across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
Couche-Tard submits bid to acquire 7-Eleven
A merger between two of the biggest c-store companies in North America would mean a significant shift to the future of convenience retail.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mashgin
Couche-Tard names new chief digital officer, SVP of operations
Erica Fortune has taken over the retailer’s digital operations, while company veteran Mark Ostoits will oversee its Southeast region.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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Couche-Tard appoints global director of procurement
James Kelly’s hiring comes as the c-store retailer increases its focus on procurement and supply chain functions.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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ExxonMobil to cut 59 employees
The shakeup is part of the oil giant’s integration with Pioneer Natural Resources, which it acquired for $60 billion last year.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Maverik to finish Kum & Go rebrands in Colorado this month
This marks a significant step in the integration of the companies, which has been unfolding — and stirring controversy — since last fall.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Pilot adds another VP to its energy team
Grant Leathers, former CIO of SC Fuels, is the latest hire Pilot has made to boost the executive roster in its energy and technology divisions.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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New c-store company with ambitious growth plans opens in Missouri
Major Oil, operator of the Joltz banner, aims to have 500 locations that feature portable above-ground storage tanks and Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from CrossAmerica Partners website.
CrossAmerica increasing its retail focus
The firm converted 80 locations to company-owned sites as part of a plan to grow its c-store segment.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 12, 2024
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