7-Eleven marks 60 Years of Slurpee® tomorrow with free drinks and a new flavor
Customers can sip, celebrate and stop by participating stores nationwide for a free small Slurpee drink on July 11
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Buc-ee’s trademark under scrutiny amid expansion
The retailer’s legal battle with the Ohio convenience store chain Mickey’s is fueling debate over aggressive trademark enforcement amid rapid expansion.
Cumberland Farms files for IPO with Nasdaq listing planned
The convenience retailer, which operates more than 3,200 stores across the U.S. and Europe, has not yet determined the size or pricing of the proposed offering.
7-Eleven expands hot food lineup with new sandwiches nationwide
The convenience retailer has introduced four new hot sandwiches at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations nationwide.
Fuel up with RaceTrac’s new summer menu
The convenience retailer expands its prepared food offerings with new seasonal items and year-round favorites, such as sandwiches, pizza, and Swirl World frozen yogurt.
7-Eleven celebrates 60 years of Slurpee
This Slurpee Day, free Slurpee drinks and the new Mountain Dew™ Confetti Chill Slurpee flavor are the ultimate plus-one to every Slurpee Date.
Casey’s targets 400 new stores in three-year strategic plan
The strategy targets three priorities: boosting food and beverage sales, expanding geography, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Love’s advances $700 million Road Ahead Plan with Florida opening
The expansion and renovation efforts are part of the company’s previously announced plan to invest $700 million in new locations, upgrades and infrastructure improvements during 2026.
RaceTrac marks $1 million milestone in support of Boys & Girls Clubs
At the BGCA Southeast Youth of the Year Celebration in Atlanta, RaceTrac showcased its commitment to youth leaders and noted it helped raise over $1 million for Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
What Yesway’s successful IPO means for the convenience industry
The Fort Worth, Texas-based company raised about $280 million in its initial public offering, becoming one of the few convenience retailers to go public in recent years.
Convenience retailers welcome refrigerant rule rollback
NACS, which urged regulators for a less burdensome approach, said the revised policy lets retailers continue using existing refrigeration equipment as scheduled rather than making costly upgrades.
7-Eleven launches 31st year of Operation Chill program
The annual program will provide nearly 740,000 free Slurpee coupons to law enforcement agencies nationwide to reward children for positive behavior and community-minded actions.
Casey’s names Colgate-Palmolive CFO Stanley Sutula to board
Casey’s has appointed Stanley J. Sutula III, chief financial officer of Colgate-Palmolive, to its board of directors. The finance veteran brings more than 35 years of experience in corporate finance.
Pump & Pantry to acquire 21 Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh stores
The Nebraska-based convenience retailer will grow to 69 locations through the acquisition.
Gourmet food helps drive convenience store traffic
Foodservice has become a critical growth driver for c-store operators as tobacco sales decline and alcohol sales soften.
Dolly Parton’s first Tennessean Travel Stop to open on June 24
The travel center is the result of a partnership between Dolly Parton, her longtime manager Danny Nozell, and Gregory H. Sachs, owner of the Tennessean Travel Stop brand, which has operated since 2017.