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    What 7-Eleven’s IPO will mean for its future in the US

    Experts agree that once the world’s largest c-store chain makes its North American stores their own entity, it’ll have two possible paths: innovate and grow, or sell to Couche-Tard.

    By • March 10, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: Dissecting 7-Eleven’s very big news

    From a new CEO to an upcoming IPO in the U.S. and divesting some assets, Seven & i’s announcements this week will have big ramifications for the convenience industry.

    By • March 7, 2025
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    Parkland launches strategic review, will explore sale

    The Canadian retailer, which has about 200 company-operated c-stores in the U.S., has seen its stock price plunge since early 2024. Its board of directors seems to have had enough.

    By • March 7, 2025
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    Family Express joins modular construction trend

    The retailer is building the first of several prefabricated c-stores across its home state of Indiana.

    By • March 6, 2025
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    Dash In acquires first site in North Carolina

    The popular East Coast retailer spent $2.5 million on a property in Charlotte this week, beginning the company’s long-awaited move into the Tar Heel State.

    By • March 6, 2025
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    7-Eleven parent company appoints new CEO, plans US IPO

    Stephen Dacus, current lead outside director of the board, will take over as the company evaluates a buyout bid from Alimentation Couche-Tard.

    By • March 6, 2025
  • Oxxo
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    FEMSA forms search committee to find next CEO

    Executive Chairman José Antonio Fernández Carbajal has served as interim CEO since the company’s former top executive stepped down in 2023.

    By • March 5, 2025
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    6 notable c-store executive changes from February

    In addition to various high-level moves, the industry mourned the passing of Square One Markets CEO Lisa Dell'Alba.

    By • March 5, 2025
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    CrossAmerica Partners stays focused on retail business

    The acquisition of dozens of Applegreen stores roughly a year ago kicked off a long-term strategy for increased profitability.

    By • March 5, 2025
  • Mountain Express
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    Deep Dive

    How Mountain Express’ negligence fractured a Midwestern military family

    Luke and Rochelle Davis became guarantors of a Mountain Express-leased c-store in late 2020. They’re now bankrupt, and their relationship with Rochelle’s mother — the store’s owner — is broken.

    By • March 4, 2025
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    Applegreen US president departs

    The Irish c-store retailer’s top executive in America has left the company less than two years after being hired from Wendy’s.

    By • March 4, 2025
  • A photo of the exterior of a gas station and convenience store. Signs on the fuel canopy and store say Parker's Kitchen.
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    Parker’s CEO change commences

    After confirming earlier this year that Brandon Hofmann would succeed founder Greg Parker, the convenience retailer made the change official.

    By • March 3, 2025
  • A photo of the interior of a store, showing a hallway and a bathroom through an open door. The bathroom has blue and white tile. A sign on the wall says Yatco. Proudly serving Worcester. Massachusetts.
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    How to perfect c-store restrooms

    From updating designs to helping workers keep the place clean, there are a variety of steps retailers can take to elevate the experience.

    By • March 3, 2025
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    Arko is not selling its c-stores, CEO says

    Arie Kotler told analysts last week that a sale of its retail business is not on the table, contrary to a Reuters report last year.

    By • March 3, 2025
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    Quality Oil names new CEO

    Don McIver succeeds former leader Graham Bennett, who has retired.

    By • March 3, 2025
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    FEMSA begins rebranding US c-stores to Oxxo banner

    The Mexican retailer, which acquired Delek’s 249 locations across the Southwest in 2024, is starting the conversions in Odessa and Midland, Texas.

    By • Feb. 28, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: Big moves from public c-store companies

    Arko accelerates shift to dealer sites, Pilot posts a revenue drop and Seven & i loses one of its suitors.

    By • Feb. 28, 2025
  • A woman is closing a paper bag with a round black sticker that says delivery. The woman is wearing a yellow shirt and black apron.
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    Uber Eats vs. DoorDash: Inside the legal battle between ‘two titans’ of delivery

    Uber Eats wants a more level playing field for first-party delivery contracts, and accuses DoorDash of intimidating partner restaurants that want to team with multiple aggregators.

    By Julie Littman • Feb. 27, 2025
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    Arko to ramp up ‘dealerization’ program following difficult 2024

    Analysts on Wednesday's earnings call questioned the c-store retailer’s strategy of converting company-owned stores to dealer sites in the face of merchandise and fuel losses.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
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    EG America sees big earnings growth in 2024 thanks to coffee and dispensed beverages

    The retailer said full-year EBITDA surged 17% last year thanks to “improved performance” from several company initiatives.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
  • A sign is on display at a Chevron gas station on May 29, 2024, in Austin, Texas.
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    Chevron names 4 execs to new roles

    The energy company is making several internal shifts as it undergoes structural changes to improve its operational efficiency.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
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    Gas Spot opens 3 more Missouri sites as Midwestern expansion continues

    Parent company InConvenience Inc. is targeting stores in small towns across Iowa, Missouri and Arkansas that were shuttered amid Mountain Express’ and SQRL’s bankruptcies.

    By • Feb. 26, 2025
  • A photo of three bags of PopCorners branded corn snacks against a white backgrounds. The bags are for Flex protein crisps, kettle corn and veggie crisps snacks.
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    PepsiCo closing Frito-Lay facility in New York

    All 287 workers at the PopCorners manufacturing factory in Liberty, New York, will be let go by June 6, according to a WARN notice filed with the state.

    By • Feb. 25, 2025
  • Pilot
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    Pilot sees major revenue declines in 2024

    The travel center chain’s revenue fell over 17% last year, slightly better than the 22% drop it saw the previous year.

    By • Feb. 25, 2025
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    Are drive-thru lanes worth the investment for c-stores?

    The complexity of these service areas can be daunting, but companies like Sheetz and GetGo are finding they can be a popular addition to their locations. 

    By • Feb. 24, 2025