Operations: Page 5

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    Power Market expands Oregon footprint

    H&S Energy's first location in the Portland area also introduces its Papa Sal’s Deli foodservice program to the state.

    By • June 4, 2025
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    Stewart’s names new president

    Former Chief Operating Officer Chad Kiesow took on the role June 1. It marks the first time in Stewart’s 80-year history that the retailer has a president who is not part of the Dake family.

    By • June 3, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive

    Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive 2023/2024

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    Deep Dive

    C-store execs aren’t too concerned about tariffs. Experts think they should be.

    Convenience leaders don’t expect tariffs to hurt their operations, but industry analysts believe the levies could result in higher operating costs and fewer store visits.

    By • June 2, 2025
  • An exterior of a convenience store. A sign says "Love's" and another says "It's the love that drives us."
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    New CEOs at Seven & i, Weigel’s lead notable exec changes from May

    7-Eleven also named two more VPs, Love’s appointed its first chief marketing officer and EG Group made a change atop its legal department.

    By • June 2, 2025
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    Korean c-store giant to make US debut

    CU, which has over 18,000 locations in South Korea, will open its first American stores later this year in Hawai’i.

    By • June 2, 2025
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    Immersive aisles: How digital signage is reinventing the in-store experience

    Digital aisles come alive with VusionGroup’s immersive signage, driving sales and shopper engagement!

    June 2, 2025
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    Weigel’s names new CEO

    Douglas Yawberry assumes leadership of the company as it places foodservice and tech-driven loyalty at the forefront of its business.

    By • May 30, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: Growing chains unveil eye-catching new developments

    Circle K opens a site with EV chargers instead of fuel pumps, RaceTrac boosts supply chain capabilities and Urban Value goes frictionless.

    By • May 30, 2025
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    Global Partners’ chairman dies at 85

    Richard Slifka was the son of the company’s founder, Abraham Slifka, who started the Massachusetts-based retailer and distributor in the 1930s.

    By • May 29, 2025
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    RaceTrac gearing up for Louisiana growth with new distribution center

    The $9 million facility will enhance the company’s supply chain in the state and support growing regional demand, the company said.

    By • May 29, 2025
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    Who is Stephen Dacus, Seven & i’s new CEO?

    The world’s largest c-store retailer just welcomed its first non-Japanese top executive. Here’s a brief history of his career as well as how he intends to grow 7-Eleven.

    By • May 28, 2025
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    4 c-store chains that are investing in new formats

    Some of the industry’s fastest-growing companies are rolling out updated store designs that are more spacious and focused on foodservice.

    By • May 27, 2025
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    Buc-ee’s begins building first Arizona site

    The 74,000-square-foot travel center will feature 120 fuel pumps and is expected to open next summer.

    By • May 20, 2025
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    7-Eleven hires former GetGo president Terri Micklin as SVP of store development

    Micklin left GetGo in March, ahead of Alimentation Couche-Tard’s pending acquisition of the 270-store banner from Giant Eagle.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    Fueling Up: What will Sunoco do with Parkland’s c-stores?

    If the $9 billion deal gets approved, Sunoco will find itself with thousands more c-stores. Some experts think it should keep them, while others see an acquisition opportunity.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    7-Eleven names new marketing agency of record

    UM will develop the c-store retailer’s cross-channel media strategy and handle digital media activation.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    Yesway appears to be axing its Allsup’s Express concept

    A spokesperson confirmed the retailer recently shuttered its first-ever small-format store, while a source familiar with the situation said Yesway is ending the concept entirely.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    Phillips 66 to sell 970 European retail sites for $1.6B

    About 840 of the sites operate under Phillips 66’s Jet fueling brand. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: Taking a closer look at new store designs

    Arko has begun work on the first of its new food-focused stores, while Kent Kwik and Murphy already have sites up and running.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    Walmart CEO: ‘Higher tariffs will result in higher prices’

    The big-box retailer vows to keep those prices as low as possible and is leaning into relationships with vendors to respond to a fluctuating market.

    By Kaarin Moore • May 15, 2025
  • A rendering of the exterior of a convenience store with a dark roof and tan siding. Green and white signs on the store say "Millwood Market" and "Marketplace." .
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    Small New York c-store chain plans Virginia debut

    Millwood Market is opening its third overall location in Manassas, nearly 300 miles from its first two sites.

    By • May 15, 2025
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    7-Eleven names new VP of center store operations

    Sembe Cole will oversee categories including snacks, candy and packaged foods across over 12,500 of the chain's locations.

    By • May 15, 2025
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    Kent Companies rolling out food-focused c-store format

    Locations feature a made-to-order kitchen, a drive-thru, a beer and ice cave, two-bay car washes and a dog wash.

    By • May 14, 2025
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    Maverik opens first c-store in Michigan

    The retailer debuted in the state last week in the city of Wyoming, about 7 miles south of Grand Rapids.

    By • May 13, 2025
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    How c-stores can mitigate food price hikes

    As economic uncertainty lingers, retailers need to make smart choices about where to trim costs and how to raise prices without alienating customers, experts say.

    By Christine Blank • May 13, 2025