The Latest
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Deep Dive
‘Epic failure:’ Inside the rise and fall of Mountain Express Oil
The Georgia retailer was growing fast until it went bankrupt and terminated operations. Several former employees say leadership’s financial mishandlings and dysfunctional culture caused its demise.
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Boston Beer fuses beer and seltzer flavors in nonalcoholic offering
The Sam Adams maker is debuting a new offering in the booze-free category and using it as a platform to debut nationwide direct-to-consumer shipping.
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Gas N Wash debuts new mobile app and rewards program
The Chicago-based retailer worked alongside c-store app company Rovertown on the launch, which features several new savings opportunities for customers.
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Department of Labor will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year
The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the department said.
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GoMart opening concession stands in Charleston Coliseum
The convenience retailer has tied offers for tickets into its loyalty program and offers free drinks to people who buy souvinir cups at events.
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Q&A
‘The status quo is never an option’: John Carey reflects on 6 months as EG America’s CEO
“If I look at our business, I think we've done some really good stuff in the last 12 months, but I think we have left some things on the shelf as well,” Carey said in an interview.
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Pilot names new president of energy arm
Gary Hoogeveen previously spent a decade with another Berkshire Hathaway brand, Rocky Mountain Power.
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Seven & i splits CEO, chairperson roles
Stephen Dacus, who has been an outside director of the company since 2022, will take the reins of the board if he is approved at its May 28 meeting.
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Amcon acquires another c-store distributor
The Nebraska-based company continues to expand its reach around the U.S. with its third acquisition since late 2022.
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Mingle Mocktails aims to spark a zero-proof cocktail craze
The nonalcoholic brand says its products, which do not directly mimic the taste of alcohol, can satisfy consumers looking for an alternative option in social situations.
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BP names new head of technology
The appointment comes amid a busy period for the oil and gas giant’s technology strategy as it updates its mobile app and works on other digital programs.
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7-Eleven expands store refresh program
After a test run in Louisville, Kentucky, the retailer plans to bring these exterior improvements and merchandising shifts to 4,000 stores this year.
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Sheetz unlawfully rejected indigenous, Black candidates due to criminal records, EEOC alleges
The job applicants experienced a "significant disparate impact" from Sheetz' criminal justice history probe, the agency argued.
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Wawa to bring 40 new stores to central Pennsylvania by 2029
As it continues expanding across the country, the c-store retailer also remains focused on growing in its home state.
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Pepsi debuts limited-edition peach and lime flavors for summer
The sodas, which are targeted toward consumers grilling outdoors, further the beverage giant’s strategy to pair its drinks with certain foods and occasions.
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Everything we know about SQRL’s sudden sale and ongoing challenges
The retailer turned heads last week when it revealed it’s selling all of its c-stores. But its employees, landlords and the industry have more questions than answers about the company’s future.
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Another Parkland shareholder calls for a sale of the company
It marks the second time in the past week that one of the retailer’s investors has pushed for this change in order to boost returns.
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RaceTrac continues tech upgrades
A tie-up with Blue Yonder to improve its supply chain and warehouse operations is the c-store chain’s latest move as it targets major growth.
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Sheetz adds AI to its fuel transport systems
CLI Transport, the convenience retailer’s dedicated fuel carrier, partnered with Gravitate to optimize order generation, route planning and more.
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Parkland denies latest shareholder push to explore a sale
Simpson Oil, which owns nearly a fifth of the c-store and fuel company’s shares, is the second major shareholder calling for operational changes.
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Gopuff expands fresh grocery delivery with Misfits Market partnership
The tie-up offers shoppers more than 300 items, including fresh produce, dairy, meats and bread.
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Back to Basics: How to build a subscription program that keeps customers coming back
Beyond finding the right product to entice customers, retailers also need to regularly show customers the benefits of joining, experts say.
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Column
The Road Ahead: The hidden lesson in Dollar General’s DGX stores
When retailers want to try new formats, sticking to established habits can be a barrier to innovation writes columnist Frank Beard.
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Chevron, Brightmark grow dairy digester network with Southwest renewable plant
The facility will transform manure into biogas from Caballero Dairy in Eloy, Arizona.
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Couche-Tard ends Circle K’s beverage subscription program
Sip & Save, which launched in 2021, offered subscribers one free beverage a day for a monthly fee.