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Chicago-based InConvenience Inc. is expanding its Gas Spot and Goods Spot brands into Texas while developing new loyalty technology and community-focused initiatives.

Rise Baking Co. has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Jimmy’s Gourmet Bakery, a provider of fresh-baked cookies and artisan breads for convenience store operators.

The Nebraska-based convenience store chain is expanding into Iowa and Minnesota following the acquisition of 21 Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh locations.

The family-owned convenience store operator has divested eight Shell and 76 branded locations in the Chicago area to an undisclosed regional buyer.

Stewart’s Shops has opened a new 4,500-square-foot location in Sidney, New York, featuring a large beer cave and diverse fueling options.

The Ohio-based convenience store chain is leveraging its proprietary food model and recent transition to an ESOP to drive growth across its 31 locations.

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 chain has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for the ninth time, highlighting its sustained growth in the independent business sector.

Multi-unit convenience store operators Crosby’s and Loop Neighborhood Market are implementing new tracking strategies to manage vendor backorders and maintain tobacco inventory levels.

Regional convenience store chain Hot Spot is expanding its Carolinas footprint through new locations, a revamped foodservice program, and upgraded retail technology.

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

Every department inside a company has a job. Problems start when a department’s job skews away from the brand’s foundations and performs against them. I think that’s what we’re wat

During the Chestnut Market store tours on Friday, Aug. 21, CStore Momentum attendees will have the opportunity to see firsthand how the innovations highlighted during the conferenc

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

Reid Petroleum’s Crosby’s, which operates more than 88 c-stores in New York and Pennsylvania, takes a data-first and store-execution-focused approach to inventory management today.

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

As employee turnover remains a major concern for c-store retailers in 2026, labor costs rank among the industry’s top challenges, alongside rising food costs and shrinking basket s

Menu efficiency starts with using existing ingredients in multiple recipes. In Kinetic12’s Q2 report, 80% of operators felt that “brand fit” was the top limited-time offer (LTO) de

The Goods Mart got its start eight years ago in California. Today, it has traded the West Coast for the East Coast as it operates its new flagship store in New York — it’s fourth ever store, but only current location.

CStore Decisions is seeking nominations for its annual list recognizing young executives and next-generation leaders within convenience store chains.

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

Large-scale c-store operators like H&S Energy are increasingly integrating automated car wash bays and loyalty programs to drive cross-channel profitability and site traffic.