Circle K makes Texas c-store first with THC beverages
The launch signifies a significant expansion of functional and alcohol-alternative beverages in the c-store channel.
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BrakeTime makes Burger King franchise deal to speed QSR expansion
The rollout will start in Illinois and Texas, two of BrakeTime’s largest markets.
AI, mobile loyalty and subscriptions to be key 2026 C-store growth drivers
Tim Ridgely, Paytronix VP of engineering, says advances in lightweight AI and affordable hardware enable businesses to adopt advanced tools without major infrastructure costs.
Gulf marks 125 years with yearlong celebration
A new set of commemorative logos will serve as the centerpiece of the celebration.
Circle K helps customers offset holiday spend with 40 cents off per gallon on Jan. 15
“Fuel Day is our way of giving back and rewarding Inner Circle members with meaningful savings on something essential.”
bp pulse opens EV charging hub near Chicago O’Hare
This was the sixth major airport hub opening in 2025.
Fed moves to ease penny circulation pressures
New actions will reopen suspended coin services at select locations, as the central bank monitors whether further ordering options for pennies are feasible.
Seven & i CEO says 2026 is a ‘turning point’ for the company
A central theme of the CEO’s address was the need to embrace change, both operationally and culturally.
Steve Sheetz, former Sheetz CEO and industry pioneer, dies at 77
Sheetz played a key role in popularizing made-to-order food, tech-driven stores, and a customer-first operating model that transformed the modern convenience channel.
NACS welcomes Frank Gleeson as president and CEO
Gleeson’s appointment signifies a historic change for the convenience and fuel retailing industry.
7-Eleven CEO Joe DePinto to retire after two decades
DePinto said leading the company had been “the honor of my professional life.”
ARKO files for IPO of fuel distribution subsidiary
The subsidiary would handle the wholesale distribution of motor fuels to almost all of ARKO’s convenience stores that sell fuel.
BP names Meg O’Neill CEO amid retail and c-store overhaul
O’Neill will be BP’s fourth CEO since 2020, leading a company reset that transformed its retail and downstream operations.
RaceTrac expands national supply partnership with Core-Mark
The agreement incorporates every RaceTrac location into Core-Mark’s distribution network.
NACS calls for action on retail crime before House Judiciary hearing
NACS noted that crimes at convenience and fuel stations often differ from traditional organized retail theft.
Casey’s posts double-digit earnings growth in Q2
Prepared food and drinks again led sales, with a 4.8% increase, driven by demand for whole pizzas, hot sandwiches, and drinks.