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  • Global Partners
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    Global Partners rebranding Timewise c-stores to Honey Farms banner

    The convenience retailer acquired 64 of these locations in Houston last year and has already finished 40 to 50 of the rebrands, President and CEO Eric Slifka said in an interview.

    By April 1, 2024
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    stock.adobe.com/Piman Khrutmuang

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    Sponsored by Franklin Electric Fueling Systems

    3 ways to leverage must-have c-store equipment for operational savings

    Learn how c-store operators are leveraging equipment to cut maintenance costs and maintain a competitive edge.

    April 1, 2024
  • A photo of the exterior of a Thorntons convenience store. Explore the Trendline
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive

    Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive 2023/2024

    By C-Store Dive staff
  • Mountain Express
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    Mountain Express co-CEOs investigated for siphoning ‘millions’ from company

    A court document notes that Lamar Frady and Turjo Wadud, who led the retailer from 2020 to 2023, wired company funds to separate entities they owned and labeled them as fees for work.

    By March 29, 2024
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    7-Eleven adds spring gear to merch store

    The introduction of new hats, shirts and more follows the global convenience retailer’s additions to its foodservice program earlier this month.

    By March 29, 2024
  • Gas N Wash
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    Gas N Wash debuts new restaurant partnership

    The Chicago-area c-store retailer revealed the first of two adjacent Mickey’s Greek-style restaurants last week as it builds on its history of working with local QSRs.

    By March 29, 2024
  • Maverik
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    Maverik

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    Maverik revamps Kum & Go’s loyalty program and mobile app

    While Maverik’s actions earlier this year suggested it might retire the Kum & Go banner, the company says no further rebranding decisions have been made.

    By March 28, 2024
  • Applegreen
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    Applegreen to nearly double EV charging footprint in New York this year

    The c-store retailer aims to reach at least 70 charging stations by the end of 2024 as part of a major program to remodel all 27 New York State Thruway service areas.

    By March 27, 2024
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    Maverik reopens in Montana

    The retailer opened a location in the capital city of Helena several years after closing its only previous store in The Treasure State.

    By March 27, 2024
  • A screenshot from Google Street View of the exterior of a The Store location.
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    Screenshot from Google Street View

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    Mountain Express trustee agrees on $23M settlement with insurance firm

    The payout is expected to come from Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, which assisted in the proposed sale of over 20 Mountain Express-owned c-stores in 2022.

    By March 27, 2024
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    Wawa names former Red Lobster exec as chief supply chain officer

    Nelson Griffin, who spent over eight years with the seafood restaurant chain, joined the c-store retailer earlier this month.

    By March 26, 2024
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    Yesway to double store count in Oklahoma

    The retailer plans to operate at least 15 c-stores in the state by the end of 2024, more than doubling its current count.

    By March 25, 2024
  • Gas Spot
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    Meet the women in charge of ‘G-Spot,’ Iowa’s newest c-store brand

    Assembled from the ashes of Mountain Express, the memorably named group wants to grab peoples’ attention as it reopens more than a dozen formerly shuttered locations in the state.

    By March 25, 2024
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    Sponsored by Paylocity

    How to overcome 5 retail industry challenges

    Discover tips and tricks to help you tackle some of the top HR pain points for stores and wholesale businesses.

    March 25, 2024
  • Circle K
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    Circle K’s Inner Circle now in more than 30 states

    Fueled by price-conscious shoppers looking for deals, the loyalty program that launched last year now counts nearly 5 million U.S. members.

    By March 22, 2024
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    Wawa sets date for first Alabama store

    The April 25 opening in Fairhope marks the first opening among seven new states the retailer has targeted for expansion.

    By March 20, 2024
  • A photo of the exterior of a Pinnacle 365 location.
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    H&S doubles store count with acquisition

    The deal for fuel and convenience retail businesses from Andretti Petroleum Group includes nearly 170 c-stores along with car washes, a commercial fueling business and more.

    By March 20, 2024
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    Amcon Distributing to acquire Burklund

    Once the deal closes, the combined company will service around 7,400 locations in 32 states and have distribution centers in nine states.

    By March 19, 2024
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    Back to Basics: Building a dining room

    Indoors or outdoors? Tables or bar stools? There’s a lot c-store retailers should consider when designing a dining space, experts say.

    By Christine Blank • March 19, 2024
  • U-Stop
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    U-Stop enters Kansas with 11-store acquisition

    The Nebraska retailer has grown its c-store network to about 40 locations with the purchase of Shop Quik’s remaining locations.

    By March 19, 2024
  • BP
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    BP plans more than 600 new stores globally by 2030

    The expansion will start with the opening of around 150 sites by the end of 2025, including more than 100 in Poland in partnership with grocer Auchan. 

    By March 18, 2024
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    Dollar General plans 800 stores this year as rival Dollar Tree pulls back

    Thirty of those will be under its Popshelf banner, though the discount retailer is taking the concept’s expansion slowly given its discretionary focus.

    By Nate Delesline III • March 18, 2024
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    7-Eleven taps former McDonald’s and Wendy’s exec to lead restaurant operations

    William Armstrong, who spent over a decade with both fast food brands, will spearhead the division that includes Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits.

    By March 18, 2024
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    Sponsored by The Hershey Company

    The gold standard planogram: A data-driven approach to boosting sales

    These merchandising principles give stores an average 19% dollar increase and 5.2% unit increase (YOY) for the candy, mint and gum category.

    By Glenn Frazier, Director, Category Management US Convenience. The Hershey Company • March 18, 2024
  • Dollar Tree, Family Dollar to close 1,000 stores

    The company said continued inflation is pressuring Family Dollar's core customer base.

    By Nate Delesline III • March 15, 2024
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    NATSO names new board members

    Joe Zietlow of Kwik Trip takes over as chairman while Travelcenters of America CEO Debi Boffa and QuikTrip CCO Bruce Morgan also joined the organization’s board. 

    By March 14, 2024