NACS launches Advancing Convenience 2030
The association’s new roadmap calls for stronger global engagement and increased use of data and artificial intelligence.
C-Stores
C-stores explore new occasions at NACS Show
Retailers and exhibitors explored how convenience stores can meet more shopping needs despite space, staffing, and distribution constraints.
McQuirter takes NACS helm
Reflecting on more than 20 years in the industry, McQuirter identified two competitive advantages: investing in people and maintaining curiosity.
Lonnie McQuirter Named 2026-27 NACS Chairman
He leads an independently owned convenience store in South Minneapolis that is known for its support of locally made products and its commitment to community engagement.
Maverik taps NIQ for customer insights and analytics
Maverik will use NIQ Activate to share point-of-sale and loyalty insights with suppliers for category growth.
C-stores face mounting pressure from SNAP changes
Convenience retailers face rising costs and complexity from new SNAP stocking rules and state purchase restrictions, prompting calls for more compliance time.
C-stores expand beyond convenience to capture more meal occasions
“Convenience stores have earned an incredibly valuable position with shoppers because they solve real needs quickly, but convenience alone isn’t enough to win every occasion,” said Kathy Risch, Acosta Group.
C-stores win the quick stop, but shoppers want more
New Acosta Group research identifies pathways to capture more food and beverage occasions
Briad Group to open first multi-brand Circle K travel center
The Binghamton development is the first in a planned rollout of Circle K travel centers across New York.
Casey’s expands in Oklahoma with ASAP Energy deal
Casey’s continues its expansion strategy with an agreement to acquire Oklahoma-based ASAP Energy.
Pilot marks nearly $11.5M raised for the American Heart Association
The travel center operator marked nearly a decade of fundraising and heart health initiatives.
Prepared food lifts Casey’s Q1 results
Casey’s posted higher earnings and inside gross profit in its first quarter while continuing to expand its store network.
C-stores push further into grocery
C-stores are positioning themselves to capture more of the in-between trips, whether shoppers need dinner, milk, beverages, or a few forgotten essentials.
Shell grows U.S. c-store network with Tri Star acquisition
Shell is taking full ownership of Tri Star Energy, adding 320 retail sites and supply agreements with 552 dealer-owned locations.
Acosta expands reach in urban c-store channel
Acosta’s urban van program reaches 24,000 independent convenience stores and bodegas across 12 major U.S. markets.
7-Eleven joins Ibotta Performance Network
The partnership brings performance-based CPG digital offers to more than 11,500 U.S. locations.