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.
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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.
Seven & i delays North America IPO
Originally meant to boost U.S. expansion and M&A, 7-Eleven’s parent IPO is delayed until at least 2027, due to a tougher environment and performance stabilization needs.
bp names Carol Howle deputy CEO as strategy oversight expands
Veteran executive to lead portfolio review and long-term strategy while continuing oversight of supply, trading and shipping.
NACS CEO Frank Gleeson on the evolution of convenience retail
In an exclusive interview in the April issue of Mass Market Retailers, NACS CEO Frank Gleeson says the channel is evolving into a more food-forward, digitally driven model.
Buc-ee’s sues Ohio c-store chain over moose mascot logo
Buc-ee’s alleges trademark infringement and unfair competition related to the chain’s logo and branding.