Parkland’s US operating profit plummets as Sunoco sale nears completion

The Canadian retailer’s adjusted EBITDA in the U.S. in Q2 fell by about 45% compared to the same period last year, continuing a difficult past few quarters.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 6, 2025

How McLane’s new commissary program tackles c-store labor woes

The company ships all the pieces of a menu item together to save workers time when assembling sandwiches, salads and other products.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 6, 2025

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BP to cut 15% of its corporate jobs by the end of 2025

The company will slash about 6,200 positions, adding to the thousands of layoffs this year that have come from within BP's customers and products segment, which includes its global c-store business.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 6, 2025

Retail job cuts spike nearly 250% from last year

A Challenger, Gray & Christmas report points to tariffs and broader economic uncertainty as the catalysts driving a retail workforce contraction. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 6, 2025

What happened to Hy-Vee’s 4-state expansion plan?

Four years after the company announced it would build stores in Indiana and parts of the Southeast, the retailer hasn’t even started construction in some areas.

By Brett Dworski , Peyton Bigora • Updated Aug. 5, 2025

Applegreen to enter Colorado in 2026

The retailer is investing $70 million to build four travel plazas in the Denver area. The first location is set to open in Q4 of next year.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 4, 2025

Dash In remodeling 26 c-stores across 3 states

Marketing and design firm GSP Retail is leading the project and already overhauled two Dash In stores in Maryland.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 4, 2025

6 notable c-store executive changes from July

Highlights from the month include 7-Eleven losing its chief of staff and NACS appointing the fourth CEO in its history.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 4, 2025

Murphy USA to open 40 new c-stores by end of 2025

These sites are part of Murphy’s decade-long plan to build 500 c-stores by 2033.

By Brett Dworski • July 31, 2025

7-Eleven CEO’s earnings plunged nearly 50% last year

Joseph DePinto’s $29 million was a steep drop from the $52 million he took home in 2023. The decrease came after a year in which 7-Elevern faced mounting economic challenges.

By Brett Dworski • July 31, 2025

NACS names new president and CEO

Former chairman Frank Gleeson will succeed Henry Armour in January.

By Brett Dworski • July 30, 2025

How much did c-store CEOs make in 2024?

Operational challenges last year resulted in many execs from some of the largest players in the industry seeing major declines in their take-home pay.

By Brett Dworski • July 30, 2025

FEMSA struggles in Mexico as US expansion marches forward

Executives said that a difficult environment notably hurt Oxxo’s soft drinks, beer and tobacco sales, and that FEMSA is focusing on getting these categories back on track.

By Brett Dworski • Updated July 29, 2025

Kwik Trip to begin extensive remodels at 17 c-stores this fall

The projects, which will add space to existing locations in Wisconsin and Minnesota, are expected to be complete mid-summer 2026.

By Brett Dworski • July 28, 2025

Global Partners files ethics complaint, requests investigation into Applegreen project win

The retailer said it has “serious concerns about the conduct” of the state official who helped oversee the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s decision-making process in June.

By Brett Dworski • July 25, 2025

3 Big Numbers: Digging into Casey’s annual report

The Midwest chain is growing rapidly, with plans to open 80 locations over the next year. We’ve picked out a few key stats from its latest fiscal update.

By Jessica Loder • July 25, 2025

Is 7-Eleven’s US IPO on the ropes following failed Couche-Tard buyout?

Japanese analysts and investors told Bloomberg last week that there’s now little reason for Seven & i to take 7-Eleven public because it no longer needs to fend off an unsolicited offer.

By Brett Dworski • July 24, 2025

The key moments in Couche-Tard’s failed pursuit of Seven & i

As retailers try to wrap their heads around the unsuccessful megamerger, here’s a recap of some of the defining events that led to this point.

By Brett Dworski • July 23, 2025

Wawa’s Kentucky opening marks sixth new state since 2022

After debuting in three states last year and two more earlier this year, the retailer just has West Virginia and Tennessee left on its list.

By Jessica Loder • July 23, 2025

BP appoints new board chair

Albert Manifold will take over leadership of the retail and energy giant’s board on Oct. 1, replacing Helge Lund.

By Brett Dworski • July 22, 2025

Refuel continues c-suite shuffle

The 240-store operator has named a chief technology officer and chief financial officer just a month after it appointed new co-CEOs.

By Brett Dworski • July 21, 2025

Fueling Up: Was Seven & i ever interested in Couche-Tard’s buyout offer?

Couche-Tard says Seven & i wasn’t willing to play ball, while Seven & i claims it was ready to swing at the right pitch. Who are we supposed to believe?

By Brett Dworski • July 21, 2025

Pilot COO appointed president of retail

Brad Anderson’s promotion comes as the travel center chain moves its brand, marketing and consumer insights team under its retail division.

By Brett Dworski • July 17, 2025

Maverik beginning Kum & Go rebrands in Iowa and Nebraska

The change in Iowa is significant since the Hawkeye State has been Kum & Go’s headquarters and largest market since the company was founded in 1959.

By Brett Dworski • July 17, 2025

RaceWay debuts rewards program

The program will allow customers to earn points on fuel purchases, redeem those for rewards and receive exclusive in-store deals.

By Jessica Loder • July 16, 2025