7-Eleven names 26 emerging brands for 2026 Brands with Heart showcase
The 2026 cohort was chosen from more than 700 applicants following a competitive review led by the retailer’s 7-Ventures & Emerging Brands team.
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7-Eleven serves up deals for the Big Game and National Pizza Day
Get big plays, bold bites and plenty of pizza for every celebration at 7-Eleven®, Speedway® and Stripes® stores
2026 sees slight decrease in convenience store count
Texas continues to lead the nation with 16,504 convenience stores, accounting for more than one in 10 U.S. locations.
Pops Mart sells c-store business in multi-buyer deal
As part of the deal, Sunoco acquired 36 of Pops Mart’s 54 convenience stores
Inmar Intelligence debuts digital coupons program for c-store retailers
The initiative introduces digital coupons to retail segments lacking them, helping convenience stores boost loyalty, increase basket size, and offer extra value to shoppers.
Weigel’s rolls out MyWeigel’s Pay
The new payment option reduces pump friction by enabling faster pay-at-the-pump and easier account management.
Sheetz named Convenience Retailer of the Year
What makes Sheetz unique isn’t just its size, but its deliberate approach to retail execution
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.
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.