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    Fueling Up: How the c-store industry can learn from SQRL and Mountain Express

    The infrastructure and attention to detail required to run a c-store chain “exponentially” increase with scale — a fact both companies overlooked, experts say.

    By • Sept. 17, 2024
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    7-Eleven franchisees are not employees, Massachusetts court says

    In a ruling made on Sept. 5, the court emphasized that although franchisees operate 7-Eleven c-stores, they don’t provide any services for the company.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive

    Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive 2023/2024

    By C-Store Dive staff
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    Hop Shops opens first c-store in Indiana

    The site, which already has a Wendy’s QSR, will be remodeled in the coming months to add the chain’s popular disco bathrooms and a Chester’s Chicken.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Wawa experiences widespread credit card processing outage

    A company spokesperson told NBC10 Philadelphia that the issue, which has since been resolved, impacted “most if not all of our stores.”

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Inside the chaotic legal battle between SQRL and Blue Owl

    Even after Blue Owl terminated the leases for 223 c-stores this spring, SQRL’s owner, Gas Hub, is refusing to vacate the locations. But a new court ruling, if upheld, may change that.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Maverik breaks ground in Kansas

    The retailer announced that its first two stores in the state — one of which will cater to professional drivers — are slated to open in mid-2025.

    By • Sept. 11, 2024
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    Is Parkland nearing a US exit?

    The Canadian retailer is selling its Florida operations amid ongoing economic headwinds. Could the rest of its American business follow suit?

    By • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Inside Yatco’s ambitious East Coast growth plans

    The retailer hasn’t opened a new store since 2019, but it’s planning to build four this year and has several more in the pipeline.

    By • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Couche-Tard names new EVP of North America operations

    Louise Warner takes on the role that new CEO Alex Miller held before he became chief operating officer in 2022.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    EG Group chief strategy and business officer to step down

    Imraan Patel, who has been with the company since 2016, leads its M&A initiatives, among other duties.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Who is Alex Miller, Couche-Tard’s new CEO?

    The retailer began a new chapter under the top executive Friday. Here’s a brief history of his career, including his run as board chairman for CrossAmerica Partners.

    By • Sept. 6, 2024
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    Seven & i rejects Couche-Tard’s $39B takeover bid

    In a Friday letter, 7-Eleven’s parent company said the bid was too low and did not take regulatory issues seriously.

    By • Sept. 6, 2024
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    How c-stores can keep loiterers from becoming a long-term problem

    Companies are using everything from audio signals to in-ground domes in an effort to keep people from lingering around their stores. Which solutions are both humane and effective?

    By Amanda Baltazar • Sept. 5, 2024
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    After a puzzling past few months, Foxtrot returns this week

    The retailer, which abruptly ceased operations earlier this year, will reopen its store in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood on Thursday.

    By • Sept. 4, 2024
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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 • 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 • Sept. 4, 2024
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    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 • Sept. 3, 2024
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    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 , • Sept. 3, 2024
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    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 • 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 • Aug. 27, 2024
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    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 • 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 • Aug. 26, 2024
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    Streamlining 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 • Aug. 22, 2024