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  • Fas Mart
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    Arko credits foodservice, center store and loyalty program for its big Q3

    The company is redesigning the mobile app for its Fas Rewards loyalty program to offer a more personalized member experience, CEO Arie Kotler said.

    By • Nov. 8, 2022
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    Buc-ee’s to break ground on its largest c-store yet

    With 75,000 square feet and 120 gas pumps, the new c-store in Luling, Texas, replaces the chain’s first family travel center.

    By • Nov. 7, 2022
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  • Noble Markets
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    Noble Markets to debut 24,000 square-foot EV showrooms at its new ‘hybrid’ c-stores

    The facilities will be “set up for customers to see, touch, feel and test drive EVs,” the company’s CEO said.

    By • Nov. 7, 2022
  • Alltown Fresh
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    Retrieved from Alltown Fresh website.
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    Global Partners sees ‘good opportunity’ to continue M&A push

    The retailer has had most of its acquisition success with “smaller” deals, which it will continue to pursue moving forward, CEO Eric Slifka said.

    By • Nov. 4, 2022
  • Refuel
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    Retrieved from Refuel website.
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    Refuel to acquire 13 c-stores in North Carolina from Eagles Enterprise

    The merger will bring Refuel’s total c-store count to more than 200 locations.

    By • Nov. 4, 2022
  • A person in a coat rides a bicycle holding a red DoorDash bag.
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    DoorDash reports significant growth in its grocery, convenience businesses

    During its third quarter, the company’s convenience and grocery businesses, combined, grew 80% year-over-year in marketplace gross order value (GOV).

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 4, 2022
  • Gen Z
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    Gen Z consumers enjoy the c-store experience more than other generations, study finds

    Ninety-two percent of young consumers say they like visiting c-stores, according to CPG research firm NCSolutions, offering retailers an opportunity to build loyalty.

    By • Nov. 4, 2022
  • The exterior of a remodeled Pilot store.
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    Pilot’s $1B store remodeling program is in full swing

    The company is more than a quarter of the way through its “New Horizons” initiative, which includes a variety of store and fueling updates aimed at modernizing the travel stop experience.

    By • Nov. 3, 2022
  • TravelCenters of America
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    TravelCenters of America to open new proprietary restaurant brand

    In addition to the new dining option, TA is also increasing its partnership with IHOP as restaurant revenue increased 10% during its third financial quarter.

    By • Nov. 2, 2022
  • A photo of a Chevron ExtraMile store with a phone displaying a Grabango receipt superimposed on top.
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    Chevron is testing checkout-free technology

    The company’s ExtraMile convenience store chain launched the frictionless pilot using technology from Grabango at a store in San Ramon, California.

    By • Nov. 2, 2022
  • A photo of a phone showing several social media app logos.
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    Q&A: The voice and strategy behind Kum & Go’s social media presence

    The c-store brand’s social team discussed its eccentric online personality, its “rivalries” with other brands and how it approaches content across different platforms.

    By • Nov. 1, 2022
  • Chevron
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    Chevron will continue expanding its RNG capabilities, CEO says

    The energy giant has already made multiple moves in the renewable natural gas space this year, including the $3 billion acquisition of a biodiesel production company.

    By • Oct. 31, 2022
  • Jack in the Box
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    Jack in the Box: ‘We have a lot to offer the c-store industry.’

    The QSR currently operates more than 90 locations adjacent to convenience stores and is ‘making a push’ to expand that number across the country.

    By • Oct. 31, 2022
  • A photo of ChargePoint chargers at a Quicklee's location.
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    Quicklee’s installs 3 fast-charge EV stations in New York

    With its 125 kW charging capacity, most customers can charge up within 20 to 30 minutes.

    By • Oct. 31, 2022
  • Choice market
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    Choice Market’s new Mini-Mart underscores the company’s mission to ‘rethink’ convenience

    The food- and tech-focused c-store chain has a lot planned for 2023, including opening its largest store to date and creating experience-based loyalty rewards.

    By • Oct. 28, 2022
  • A person shopping in an Amazon Go store.
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    C-store owners need to be more nimble, survey finds

    About 74% of c-store owners believe they need experiment more with new ideas and adapt to changing shopper expectations, according to a report by Incisiv and Toshiba.

    By • Oct. 28, 2022
  • Murphy USA
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    Retrieved from Murphy USA website.
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    Murphy USA reaches 1,700 store milestone during Q3

    Despite construction costs jumping between $400,000 and $500,000 per new build, the company expects to keep similar expansion levels through 2023.

    By • Oct. 27, 2022
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    How 7 c-store brands are investing in EV charging

    As more electric vehicles hit the road, convenience stores are starting to add charging stations to stay top-of-mind for travelers and those needing to top off.

    By • Oct. 27, 2022
  • EV charging
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    Parkland to launch its first EV-charging stations across British Columbia

    The rollout will include charging stations at 25 On the Run c-stores that connect Vancouver Island to Calgary.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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    How can c-stores get more participation in their loyalty programs?

    The total number of rewards members for convenience retailers dropped 16% from 2019 to 2021, according to a report from Paytronix.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
  • A person shops at a Choice Market location.
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    Choice Market opens 24-hour frictionless c-store at the University of Colorado

    The Mini-Mart on the medical campus will operate 365 days a year and offer fresh groceries, hot food and basic necessities.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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    GoMart to launch EV-charging stations at over 40% of its c-stores

    GoMart is working alongside Francis Energy for the rollout, which will include charging stations at 51 GoMart stores across West Virginia, Virginia and Ohio.

    By • Oct. 25, 2022
  • Phillips 66
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    Phillips 66 to debut autonomous cleaning bots to its store network

    The floor scrubbers will help Phillips 66 meet consumer demand for cleaner and more organized sites.

    By • Oct. 25, 2022
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    Arko to acquire Pride Convenience’s 31-store network, expanding to Massachusetts

    This marks Arko’s second c-store acquisition this year and 22nd since 2013, and the company will “continue growing its convenience store footprint,” its president and CEO said.

    By • Oct. 24, 2022
  • Exterior of Circle K convenience store
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    Circle K eliminating 90 positions across its North American network

    The company will transition certain accounting processes to a third-party provider beginning in May 2023.

    By • Oct. 24, 2022