Parkland’s largest shareholder suggests interim CEO

Simpson Oil says if its slate of board members is chosen next month, it will replace outgoing CEO Bob Espey with former chemical company leader Mark Davis almost immediately. 

By Jessica Loder • April 22, 2025

SpartanNash names VP of retail operations

Jay Mahabir is joining the grocery retailer and wholesaler from Meijer, where he served as a market director in Michigan.

By Sam Silverstein • April 21, 2025

Rutter’s VP of marketing retires

Robert Perkins said the last day of his 43-year career in convenience retail was March 31. 

By Jessica Loder • April 21, 2025

Seven & i proposes new board chairs as Couche-Tard decision looms

7-Eleven’s parent company has pitched for a new executive chairperson, board chairman, and four directors who are all from outside of the company.

By Brett Dworski • April 18, 2025

Wawa closing 2 more c-stores in Philadelphia

As the retailer continues its ambitious expansion plan around the U.S., it has shuttered numerous locations in its backyard, including some for crime concerns.

By Brett Dworski • April 16, 2025

The Road Ahead: What’s behind the rise of super regional c-stores?

If Sheetz, Wawa or QuikTrip suddenly drop 30 locations into a new market, it fundamentally changes consumer behavior and competitive dynamics, columnist Frank Beard writes.

By Frank Beard • April 16, 2025

Parkland CEO to resign

Bob Espey, who has led the c-store retailer since 2011, will step down by the end of 2025, concluding years of shareholder demands for his departure.

By Brett Dworski • April 16, 2025

BP searching for next board leader

Current Chair Helge Lund announced plans to depart, likely in 2026, kicking off a succession process for the role.

By Jessica Loder • April 16, 2025

7-Eleven to open 1,300 new stores through 2030

The retailer also expects to roughly double the number of stores that include a QSR, from 1,080 to 2,100, as it gears up for a 2026 IPO.

By Jessica Loder • April 15, 2025

Wawa holding grand openings in 2 new states

The Pennsylvania-based retailer will hold a ribbon cutting in Liberty Township, Ohio, this week and in Dalesville, Indiana, in May.

By Jessica Loder • April 15, 2025

Why Seven & i is taking 7-Eleven public

The move would let 7-Eleven control its own finances and dictate its M&A priorities while unlocking its “intrinsic value,” company leaders said last week.

By Jessica Loder • April 14, 2025

Global Partners taps Pilot exec as chief legal officer

Kristin Seabrook will take over at the start of next year, with incumbent Sean Geary set to take on an advisory role.

By Brett Dworski • April 11, 2025

Smoker Friendly names head of operations

Tom Allen will oversee day-to-day functions of the fuel and tobacco retailer, which has 341 locations across 13 states.

By Brett Dworski • April 10, 2025

Kwik Trip to open first North Dakota c-store in November

The Wisconsin-based retailer will break ground on two locations in Fargo in June, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.

By Brett Dworski • April 10, 2025

Seven & i, Couche-Tard make ‘no meaningful progress’ on antitrust concerns

While the parent companies of 7-Eleven and Circle K remain in talks, the divestment package in the U.S. remains a significant hurdle.

By Jessica Loder • April 10, 2025

Wawa plans 60-store Virginia expansion

The retailer’s growth is focused on the western half of the state, with groundbreakings in Staunton and Lynchburg earlier this month.

By Jessica Loder • April 9, 2025

Seven & i’s full-year operating income falls by over 20%

In the U.S., 7-Eleven’s same-store sales fell by 2.7% and are expected to contract by another 1.5% in fiscal 2025, the company said on Wednesday.

By Jessica Loder • April 9, 2025

Tariffs are the latest test of beleaguered US consumers

Before the expansive levies were announced, spending power was already weakened by high prices and rising debt, among other forces, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2025

Parkland’s largest shareholder looks to oust CEO

Simpson Oil nominated nine independent directors to Parkland’s board in an attempt to unseat the company’s longtime chief, Bob Espey.

By Jessica Loder • April 8, 2025

Chevron to cut 20% of global workforce by end of 2026

The job cuts, which are estimated to impact roughly 9,000 employees, mirror staff reductions planned by rival BP to trim costs and boost efficiency.

By Brett Dworski • April 7, 2025

3 Big Numbers: How new tech is paving the way for c-stores

RaceTrac slashed the number of out-of-service pumps, TXB aims to nearly double its store count and Jacksons plans EV charging in two opposite situations.

By Jessica Loder • April 4, 2025

Fresh Stop debuts in Arkansas

The retailer, which launched just a few months ago with three locations, has stepped outside of Florida for the first time.

By Brett Dworski • April 4, 2025

7-Eleven undergoes SVP shuffle

Several top merchandising and franchising executives changed roles in recent weeks, continuing a busy first quarter for the retailer.

By Brett Dworski • April 3, 2025

Jacksons adding EV charging this summer

The retailer has partnered with OnPoint EV Solutions to build level 3 chargers at nine stores in California, Idaho and Washington.

By Jessica Loder • April 3, 2025

Majors Management names VP of mergers and integration

Paul Titley takes on the role about two years after Majors acquired hundreds of stores across five deals.

By Jessica Loder • April 3, 2025