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Casey’s is ready to tackle the South
The Iowa retailer is embarking on a large expansion in the region less than a year after entering Texas. It will spend $150 million remodeling CEFCO's stores over the next few years.
By Brett Dworski • July 29, 2024 -
TA breaks ground on first public truck charging station
The new project is expected to go live by early 2025 with four 400 kilowatt chargers followed by a 1 megawatt charger in 2026.
By Brett Dworski • July 26, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive
Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive 2023/2024
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Opinion
How c-stores can be refrigerant compliance-ready
Incoming regulations require more reporting on leaking refrigerants. Basant Singhatwadia shares tips for retailers to get ahead of the new requirements.
By Basant Singhatwadia • July 25, 2024 -
Casey’s shareholder pushing for rule that would remove Rebelez as chairman
The Accountability Board is proposing a policy that the role be held by an independent director.
By Brett Dworski • July 25, 2024 -
Shell’s new head of c-store operations officially takes over
David Bunch, executive vice president of Shell Mobility, replaced Istvan Kapitany, who announced his resignation back in April.
By Brett Dworski • July 24, 2024 -
7-Eleven triumphs in franchisee lawsuit stemming from fraudulent transactions
The court filed a preliminary injunction last week ordering the franchisees to stop using the 7-Eleven trademark and to surrender the stores.
By Brett Dworski • July 23, 2024 -
C-stores see higher loyalty retention than QSRs, data shows
However, they sign up new members much more slowly than quick- and full-service restaurants, according to data from Paytronix.
By Jessica Loder • July 23, 2024 -
SQRL expected to switch course on bankruptcy filing
In May, Gas Hub LLC tried to force SQRL Holdings into Chapter 7. Attorneys have now filed to dismiss that case, with a separate filing on the horizon.
By Brett Dworski • July 22, 2024 -
Deep Dive
C-store 2.0: How technology is reshaping key design strategies
Self-checkouts, ordering kiosks and digital screens are changing the ways operators lay out their stores. Here, experts discuss how to incorporate these and other tools.
By Danielle McLean • July 18, 2024 -
Applegreen details progress on $450M US travel center remodel project
The retailer has upgraded 18 of 27 locations along the New York State Thruway as part of a three-year-old renovation program.
By Brett Dworski • July 18, 2024 -
Whole Foods readies for national rollout of small-format Daily Shop stores
The grocer’s foray into smaller, urban locations coincides with the recent difficulties c-store retailers have faced in operating similar concepts.
By Peyton Bigora • July 17, 2024 -
Couche-Tard names head of M&A
Large-scale and regional acquisitions are a core part of the c-store retailer’s growth model and the biggest source of its footprint.
By Brett Dworski • July 17, 2024 -
Casey’s ramps up demand planning efforts
The c-store chain, which added more than 150 locations in fiscal 2024, has formed multiple technology partnerships to improve procurement in the last few years.
By Philip Neuffer • July 15, 2024 -
Delek names new EVP, director of operations
The Tennessee-based retailer recently promoted its chief supply chain officer and tapped DCP Midstream’s former VP of operations.
By Brett Dworski • July 15, 2024 -
Onvo debuts private label fuel, first branded gas station
The East Coast retailer also brought Relay Payments’ fuel payment technology to 22 of its locations this week.
By Brett Dworski • July 11, 2024 -
SQRL founder, associate accused of forgery
Three lawsuits allege Blake Smith and SQRL’s former transaction coordinator falsified signatures and deeds to sell multiple c-stores in Arkansas.
By Brett Dworski • July 11, 2024 -
Rutter’s selects first Virginia site
While it moves forward on a 13,000-square-foot store in Winchester, the convenience retailer is actively looking at other sites around the state.
By Jessica Loder • July 10, 2024 -
EG Group co-CEO launches new gas station brand
EG On The Move looks to surpass 120 locations in the U.K. within the next three years.
By Brett Dworski • July 9, 2024 -
Kwik Trip building second distribution center
The 280,000-square-foot facility in DeForest, Wisconsin, will support 350 of the retailer’s stores.
By Jessica Loder • July 8, 2024 -
Couche-Tard remodeling 80% of its c-stores in the US and Canada
The company has upgraded about 1,000 locations with new shelving configurations or revamped store layouts so far.
By Brett Dworski • July 8, 2024 -
The SQRL saga is tragic and bizarre. How did it get here?
This recap examines some of the key updates from SQRL’s brief and troubled history, from its acquisition of hundreds of c-stores to its lawsuits and federal investigations.
By Brett Dworski • July 8, 2024 -
EG America names Murphy USA veteran as VP of loyalty
Whitney Johnson also brings several years of experience from Sunoco and grocery delivery firm Gopuff.
By Jessica Loder • July 8, 2024 -
NCR Voyix terminates staff across several units
The tech company, whose tools are used by numerous c-store retailers, cut employees in its sales, engineering, professional services, data and product management teams last week.
By Brett Dworski • July 2, 2024 -
5 notable c-store executive changes from June
Several major retailers announced c-suite changes last month. Here’s a recap of those shifts.
By Brett Dworski • July 2, 2024 -
Buc-ee’s working on second Louisiana store
The Lafayette location joins one in Ruston that is also under development as the company continues to aggressively expand.
By Jessica Loder • July 2, 2024