7-Eleven offers new merch, free delivery subscription for 96th birthday

New customers who sign up for the 7Now delivery membership on July 11 will get the service for free through the end of 2023.

By Jessica Loder • July 7, 2023

RaceTrac to acquire Gulf Oil

This marks the largest acquisition in the Atlanta-based retailer’s history and expands its reach in the northeast region.

By Brett Dworski • July 5, 2023

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C-stores should brace for inflation pressure through 2023

Trips have trended down along with basket sizes, but experts say c-stores should continue to focus on bundling items and promoting core categories like alcohol and snacks.

By Christine Blank • July 5, 2023

Sheetz bumps up timeline for first Michigan store

After initially saying its first location in the state would debut in 2025, the retailer is now hoping to open it in the latter part of 2024.

By Brett Dworski • June 30, 2023

GetGo offering mobile-pay fuel discounts for July 4

This is the first of a series of promotions for users of Giant Eagle’s myPerks Pay Direct platform, which was renamed from myPerks Pay this week.

By Jessica Loder • June 30, 2023

McLane names first VP of retail foodservice

The distributor will also unveil new meal-based programs and products at its revamped trade show in August.

By Jessica Loder • June 29, 2023

DoorDash adds SNAP payments for 7-Eleven, major grocers

The EBT option will start at more than 130 of 7-Eleven’s stores, and comes as part of biggest app update in DoorDash’s history.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Julie Littman • June 29, 2023

Couche-Tard has big plans for its new Inner Circle loyalty program

Just three weeks after launching the platform, the retailer says the tiered program could reach as many as 4,500 locations by the end of the year.

By Brett Dworski • June 29, 2023

Kum & Go boosts points, flexibility with new loyalty program and app

The refreshed program doubles points earned and offers more ways to use them — a strategy that promises a “huge upside,” according to one loyalty expert.

By Jessica Loder • June 29, 2023

Casey’s wants 350 more stores by 2026. Here’s how it plans to get there.

During its investor day in New York on Tuesday, the retailer said it’s looking to new markets and small-scale acquisitions to drive growth.

By Brett Dworski • June 28, 2023

Behind the making of Rutter’s online ordering platform

Within 90 days of debuting its digital ordering system, the amount of food orders placed by loyalty members has increased by 24%, the company said during a recent NACS webinar.

By Brett Dworski • June 27, 2023

Parkland USA will not name a new COO in the aftermath of Jay Erickson’s passing

Following Erickson’s passing in March, the retailer has not hired a replacement and does not plan to seek one moving forward, a company spokesperson said.

By Brett Dworski • June 27, 2023

Parker’s names new VP of fuel

Ricky John has more than 20 years of experience in downstream oil and gas distribution, including various roles at Sunoco LP and Murphy USA.

By Brett Dworski • June 26, 2023

Executive changes have reshaped the c-store landscape in 2023

Some companies appointed new CEOs while others underwent major departmental shifts. Here’s a recap of some of the top leadership shifts the industry has seen so far this year.

By Brett Dworski • June 26, 2023

QuikTrip grows travel center concept in South Carolina

The retailer opened its 94th and easternmost remote travel center last week as it continues to rapidly expand the concept around the country.

By Brett Dworski • June 21, 2023

How Stinker Stores is remodeling its stores to compete with QSRs

Nearly two years after debuting its fresh food program, the Idaho-based retailer is revamping many of its locations — and building new ones — to position the meal stop front and center.

By Brett Dworski • June 21, 2023

Road Ranger names new VP of operations

C-store industry veteran Jason Ricks joined the travel center chain “a couple weeks ago,” according to his previous employer.

By Brett Dworski • June 21, 2023

Amazon Go closures continue

The closing of a Seattle location marks its ninth so far this year as the company reevaluates its frictionless c-store brand.

By Jessica Loder • June 20, 2023

Love’s debuts truck washing service

The retailer has opened its first two locations in Missouri and Oklahoma, with two more on the way.

By Brett Dworski • June 20, 2023

TravelCenters of America quietly named a new president last month

BP promoted Gregory Franks to the role of president and chairman in May. He succeeded former leader Barry Richards, who recently retired.

By Brett Dworski • June 20, 2023

Fast Stop Travel Centers buys 3 locations in Utah

This marks the retailer’s third acquisition since last October as it continues to grow throughout the Western United States.

By Brett Dworski • June 16, 2023

Casey’s emerges as buyer of 26 Minit Mart stores

The $48 million sale, which was announced in March, did not initially identify the acquirer of the former EG America c-store brand.

By Brett Dworski • June 16, 2023

Phillips 66 completes $3.8B fuels acquisition

The company agreed to purchase the public shares of DCP Midstream, one of the largest midstream operators in the U.S., back in January.

By Brett Dworski • June 15, 2023

Nouria Energy debuts new mobile app

The New England retailer joins a growing list of c-store operators investing in their digital capabilities to boost loyalty and customer experiences.

By Brett Dworski • June 15, 2023

Couche-Tard to launch virtual Circle K store

The retailer has partnered with Toronto Metropolitan University on the shopping simulation that aims to help students learn category management skills.

By Brett Dworski • June 14, 2023