
Emerging Chains to Watch in 2026
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
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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
The 2026 Halloween collection is arriving at Build-A-Bear Workshop, featuring the Jumping Spider plush as the centerpiece of the seasonal line.

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,
“Bringing a family entertainment space to Missoula is a great next step in our professional careers,” said the team.

The vacant, 24-acre parcel at 5253 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road sits within Minto Communities’ Westlake master development.

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.
Pinch A Penny has appointed John Mansfield as president. Mansfield will lead the brand's efforts to strengthen franchise owner support, improve store-level performance and customer experience, and modernize the business.

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

Onyx Partners offers $934 million for 117 J.C. Penney stores.

The e-commerce giant is in the early stages of building a distribution center in the Lone Star State while prepping a Long Island operations site.

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.

The National Retail Federation reports that while shoplifting rates have stabilized, major retailers are facing a significant rise in sophisticated online fraud and cargo theft.

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

Macy’s has removed its iconic Herald Square billboard as the department store giant navigates a shifting retail landscape and potential IPO rumors for Reformation.

Discovery Map CEO Peter Hans leads 120 markets across North America
ST. LOUIS, July 30, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Build‑A‑Bear Workshop® announces the launch of a new Harry Potter collection available online and at participating Build‑A‑Bear Workshop locations beginning July 30, in time for Harry Potter's birthday.

NTV360 is offering a low-cost franchise opportunity in the digital out-of-home advertising space, utilizing indoor digital billboards in high-traffic community locations.