Love’s, Buc-ee’s, Poppy Market, RaceTrac and Stewart’s expand nationwide
From Texas to Idaho, California to Florida and New York, leading retailers expand.
C-Stores
Circle K enhances digital payments with Relay partnership
Drivers can now use Relay to purchase fuel, DEF, and in-store items directly at Circle K.
Circle K names new director of retail media
Circle K has so far stayed silent on its retail media plans, but this appointment suggests it may be ready to expand its efforts.
‘Clerks’ stars to headline 2025 NACS Show session
Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes will share their take on the convenience store industry.
Yesway names Ray Harrison Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer
Harrison brings more than two decades of retail and grocery experience.
Couche-Tard Q1 profit steady as U.S. convenience turns positive
Alimentation Couche-Tard reported net income of $782.5 million for its first fiscal quarter, with U.S. same-store merchandise sales rising for the first time in several quarters.
Little Debbie introduces snacks for convenience store shoppers
This new lineup offers a fresh twist on an iconic favorite as well as a premium line of single-serve pastries that blend indulgent flavor with on-the-go convenience in mind.
Independent retailers show optimism, Toast survey finds
Results highlight a resilient sector that is focused on smart growth, technology adoption, and enhancing the customer experience.
Wawa expands in North Carolina with new Travel Center concept
Wawa celebrated a milestone with the grand opening of its first Travel Center in Hope Mills, North Carolina.
bp’s retail brands join the Axonet Retail Media Network
The partnership marks a major expansion for Axonet’s RMN, boosting reach and connecting brands with convenience store shoppers.
Sheetz to open 800th store
The retailer has been expanding rapidly across the Midwest and the East Coast.
Wawa to open first travel center in North Carolina
The site will feature six high-speed diesel fuel lanes, a CAT weigh station, free parking for tractor-trailers, a pet relief area and upgraded restrooms.
Jacksons Food Stores acquires Redwood Oil Company
The transaction nearly doubles Idaho-based Jacksons’ California locations to 54, from Santa Rosa to Crescent City near Oregon.
Yesway raises $200,000 for Texas Hill Country flood relief
The effort will benefit The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.
ARKO Corp. announces CFO Robb Giammatteo's departure
The company did not announce a successor but noted that Giammatteo’s transition will be managed to minimize disruption.
Fueling change: How C-stores are reinventing themselves
The modern convenience store is no longer defined by the pump. Fresh food, singles and shifting shopper habits are changing the industry’s future.