CrossAmerica Partners adopts cloud platform
CrossAmerica Partners is rolling out a cloud-managed connectivity platform across nearly 1,600 locations through a new agreement with Mako Networks.
C-Stores
Weigel’s marks 95 Years with summer loyalty and value push
Layered on top is a significant push into digital engagement through the MyWeigel’s Rewards ecosystem.
ARKO posts stronger Q1 as transformation strategy gains traction
ARKO said investments in customer engagement, dealerization and new growth opportunities helped drive improved first-quarter performance.
Murphy USA expands store base as inside sales hold steady
The company opened six new stores in the first quarter and is on pace to add 45-55 locations in 2026, with 18 currently under construction.
House passes farm bill with key implications for c-stores
A major win for the convenience channel is the bill’s permanent ban on Electronic Benefit Transfer processing fees.
7-Eleven restaurants introduce all-new kids’ meals
The new meals dish up kid-favorite bites, making the kids’ table the best seat in the house.
JiMMYBAR! brings creatine protein bar to 1,500+ convenience stores
The placement brings the bar to all 10 EG America banners.
Sweets & Snacks Expo draws convenience focus
As the Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to Las Vegas, convenience retailers focus on new product innovation, grab-and-go formats, and premium snack trends to boost traffic, impulse buys, and higher-margin sales.
Shoppers shift food spend to c-stores
New Tillster data shows consumers are visiting c-stores more often for food as restaurant loyalty declines and value, convenience and speed take priority.
NACS CEO Frank Gleeson on the next phase of c-store growth
In an interview with MMR, NACS CEO Frank Gleeson explains that convenience stores are expanding beyond fuel and tobacco to include food, digital tools, and enhanced in-store experiences as the next phase of growth.
Yesway files for Nasdaq IPO
The filing highlights a convenience operator that has grown through acquisitions, new store construction, and store redevelopments.
Sheetz named to Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list
Sheetz’s steady presence on the list underscores the importance of workplace culture in fostering long-term growth and differentiation.
Casey’s awards over $1.3 million in Cash for Classrooms grants
Since 2020, the program has raised $6.2 million.
Sheetz targets Indiana with 100-store plan
The company will open its first Indiana locations in the Indianapolis area next year, with sites and timelines to be disclosed as development continues.
7-Eleven plans 645 store closures in continued portfolio overhaul
This continues a multi-year trend in which 7-Eleven has closed more stores than it has opened.
C-store operators shift focus from fuel to in-store conversion
Fuel still attracts customers to the forecourt, but growth now comes from inside the store.