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Convenience store chains like Weigel’s and Plaid Pantry are navigating shifting FDA regulations and flavor bans impacting the critical tobacco and vapor categories.

The convenience store operator reported a 35% year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA and a 6.9% rise in fuel gallons sold for the second quarter.

Convenience store giant Casey’s has reached an agreement to acquire the 24-store Pak-A-Sak chain, significantly expanding its presence in the Texas Panhandle.

The convenience store industry is teeming with chains large and small that are ready for market expansion, foodservice evolution and advancing technology, and they are actively gro

Derek Gaskins has been a key leader in the convenience store industry since he first joined Giant Eagle’s team in 2002 as the company’s director of marketing. Following a three yea

Over the past several years, a transformation has been taking place in the c-store backbar. While cigarettes, a long-time category staple, have experienced gradual volume declines,

Circle K owner Alimentation Couche-Tard has signed an agreement to acquire Zabka Group, Poland’s largest convenience retailer, for a total of $8.6 billion. The transaction, accordi

Buc-ee’s has announced the upcoming opening of its newest Texas travel stop, located in San Marcos. The store will open its doors on Aug. 12 at 6 a.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremo

Convenience store chains are increasingly competing with QSRs as they elevate foodservice programs to attract value-conscious consumers.

Parent company Seven & i Holdings has appointed industry veteran Mauricio Leyva as the new CEO of 7-Eleven, effective August 1.

Retailers face a complex regulatory environment as the FDA streamlines phetmarket tobacco applications while limiting authorized vape products to a small select pool.

Buc-ee’s has officially begun construction on its first travel stop in Wisconsin, located in Oak Creek. The move comes as the retailer continues making its presence known across th

The convenience store giant has reshuffled its executive suite to prioritize M&A and real estate development as it enters a new three-year strategic growth phase.

Mexican retail giant FEMSA is accelerating its U.S. presence by rebranding acquired Delek convenience stores to its OXXO banner, focusing on the Southwest market.

The travel center chain has opened a 53,000-square-foot location in Whitestown, Indiana, its third and largest site, featuring extensive foodservice and EV charging stations.

The parent company of Cumberland Farms is reportedly seeking a $9 billion valuation through a U.S. listing following several strategic divestments.

Convenience store operators can drive seasonal revenue by focusing on functional beverages and immediate-consumption trends suited for summer travelers.

The convenience store chain plans to add 400 new locations over the next three years following its major acquisition of Fikes Wholesale.

The fan-favorite convenience store chain has entered its 10th state with a 74,000-square-foot travel center featuring 120 fueling positions and its signature Texas barbecue.

Onvo recently announced the latest step in its efforts to enhance its foodservice program with the appointment of respected industry veteran Ben Lucky. Lucky brings extensive c-sto

James Fry, food service director at Dandy Mini Marts, is finding that his experiences with menu development and flavors, which he developed during his years in catering and fine di

As technology continues to play an increasingly crucial role in the future of the c-store industry, retailers who are prepared now will reap the rewards in the coming years. At thi

Convenience retailers have long managed the complex intersection of product innovation, regulatory pressure and evolving consumer preferences at the backbar. Now, the tobacco and n

“After 24 months, we successfully completed the integration of the Cal acquisition stores into the 7-Eleven family of brands,” Tiruneh’s post read.