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Chestnut Market executives will lead educational sessions for young professionals at the upcoming CStore Momentum conference, focusing on operational insights and leadership development in the convenience store sector.
The discount retailer plans to open approximately 110 new stores this year, targeting 5% unit growth through expansion in New York, Michigan, and the Sunbelt.
Retailers face a complex regulatory environment as the FDA streamlines phetmarket tobacco applications while limiting authorized vape products to a small select pool.
Warrenton Oil, which owns and operates 58 FastLane convenience stores, has announced that Dana Moloney, former chief operating officer (COO), has taken over as the company’s CEO.
Lower music, dimmed screens, less stimulation. Sephora joins Walmart, Target and AMC in a growing accessibility trend.
Batteries Plus signs 15 agreements for 30 new units in 2026
Changing consumer habits are reshaping the tobacco accessories category, prompting c-store retailers to rethink how they merchandise and market products such as rolling papers, con
The USDA just moved the goalposts on SNAP, and convenience stores have until Nov. 4 to catch up. That’s the deadline USDA set for every SNAP-authorized retailer to meet the new sto
Green Valley Grocery has announced a new agreement with Accel Entertainment and its subsidiary Century Gaming Technologies Nevada to add the company’s gaming terminals to its netwo
After nearly a decade with the big-box retailer, Stacey Levitt is joining the apparel company as its executive vice president of e-commerce and digital experience.
With 85 years under its belt and a new generation leading the way forward, Good To Go is preparing to grow under an updated brand image and store design. In May of last year, paren
The Hub Convenience Stores has announced the launch of HubPerks, its new loyalty app powered by Liquid Barcodes. Available on iOS and Android, the app can be used across all five H
Petland Fort Myers wins 2026 Store of the Year with 21% sales growth.
The Marketing Veteran Leverages Experience with Adidas, Johnson & Johnson, ExxonMobil and The Good Feet Store French Florist, a floral boutique franchise, has appointed Ben Cohen c
Reformation targets $1B valuation with IPO of 14 million shares.
As snack trends continue to evolve at a rapid pace, c-store retailers are balancing the excitement of viral products with the realities of value-driven shopping. While social media
The purchase of Arpalus gives it a system that allows workers to record product levels on store shelves using a smartphone app.
Shopping hauls are some of the Internet’s most popular videos, but some Gen Zers are sampling and sharing their impressions of an Asian supermarket’s products instead of their latest luxury splurge.
When it comes to c-store foodservice, one opportunity that some retailers miss is to complete the picture by not only elevating their offerings but also infusing indulgence into ev
The c-store snack aisle is evolving as more shoppers seek foods that deliver functional benefits alongside flavor. From protein bars and beef jerky to high-fiber and low-sugar opti
BOSTON (July 16, 2026) — Busy Bee Jumpers , the inflatables and party rentals franchise, spent much of the first half of the year strengthening the foundation of its franchise system.
Thomas and Whitney Hughes own a successful Escapology franchise with 1 location
BOSTON, July 16, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Busy Bee Jumpers spent much of the first half of the year strengthening the foundation of its franchise system.
Royal Farms has announced the upcoming opening of its newest store in Pennsylvania, located in Shamokin Dam.