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Dollar General names new chief marketing officer
Tony Rogers, who is joining the discount chain from Signet Jewelers, previously held multiple senior-level roles at Walmart.
By Sam Silverstein • June 26, 2024 -
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Couche-Tard appoints Alex Miller as president and CEO
The retailer’s COO since early 2023 will succeed Brian Hannasch on Sept. 6. The transition has been in the works for over a year, the company said Wednesday.
By Brett Dworski • June 26, 2024 -
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Murphy USA senior executive, longtime c-store veteran retires
Jennifer Bridges held several real estate and asset management leadership positions with Murphy USA and 7-Eleven over the past 20 years.
By Brett Dworski • June 25, 2024 -
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QuikTrip names new chief information officer
Bryan Williams replaced Gina Hitz, who held the role for the past decade.
By Brett Dworski • June 24, 2024 -
Retrieved from Sunshine press release.
Sunshine Gasoline Distributors spends $18M on Florida facility
The c-store retailer and fuel distributor purchased a warehouse in Hialeah earlier this month from a local petroleum equipment manufacturer.
By Brett Dworski • June 21, 2024 -
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Fast Stop of Louisiana to rebrand all c-stores with new ‘express’ banner
The first six Fast Stop Express stores are already open, and the company plans to eventually rebrand all its regular c-stores.
By Jessica Loder • June 21, 2024 -
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Parker’s continues its Southeastern expansion
The retailer’s recent opening of its first c-store in Augusta, Georgia, is the latest step in its plan to double its footprint by 2027.
By Brett Dworski • June 20, 2024 -
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Wawa names new COO as it continues c-suite shuffle
This marks the third executive change the retailer has made since March, following a new chief supply chain officer and a fresh CFO.
By Brett Dworski • June 20, 2024 -
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Inside a newly remodeled Pilot travel center
Ladarnas Dive recently visited a site in Gary, Indiana, that was upgraded in 2023 as part of the retailer’s $1 billion New Horizons program.
By Brett Dworski • June 20, 2024 -
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Parkland names new president of international division
Donna Sanker took over as president of the retailer’s U.S. division at the start of 2023, and will now also oversee its international operations.
By Jessica Loder • June 20, 2024 -
Retrieved from Cumberland Farms website.
EG America names new CFO
Lisa N’Chonon took the role on an interim basis last year after former CFO and interim president Caroline Taitelbaum left the company.
By Jessica Loder • June 18, 2024 -
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TA franchisee suing retailer for over $300M
DG Gas, which planned to build and run 25 TA Express locations, lost its franchise agreement shortly after the travel center chain was acquired by BP.
By Brett Dworski • June 17, 2024 -
Retrieved from Mountain Express.
ColumnFueling Up: Examining the deep ties between SQRL and Mountain Express
Both retailers were on massive growth trajectories before collapsing in epic fashion. The connections between them range from leadership to store-level employees.
By Brett Dworski • June 17, 2024 -
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Loop Neighborhood Market hires new fresh food director
Brandon Frampton, who was recently Mountain Express’ president, has also held foodservice roles with TXB and Pilot Company.
By Jessica Loder • June 14, 2024 -
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Gas Hub thought it bought all of SQRL’s c-stores. Now it isn’t sure.
SQRL founder Blake Smith says all stores — and debts — were part of the April sale, but Gas Hub claims that it’s unclear what assets it has and thought payments were up to date.
By Brett Dworski • June 14, 2024 -
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Casey’s adds new board member
Maria Castañón Moats brings decades of experience in corporate governance and M&A as the convenience retailer targets 350 new stores by 2026.
By Jessica Loder • June 14, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Road Ahead: 5 keys urban c-stores need to succeed
For c-stores to operate effectively without fuel, they need to have a solid go-to-market plan, know how they want to operate and focus on sales velocity, writes columnist Frank Beard.
By Frank Beard • June 13, 2024 -
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Applegreen’s CEO of EV charging in the U.S. retires
Holly Angell, who led the c-store retailer’s electrification business and previously helped establish 7-Eleven’s EV charging network, retired last week.
By Brett Dworski • June 12, 2024 -
GPM Investments battling $5.5M wrongful death settlement
The c-store retailer was found liable after one of its clerks was murdered during a night shift. It’s now fighting in Texas court to vacate the judgment.
By Brett Dworski • June 11, 2024 -
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Inside ExtraMile’s plan to double its store count by 2029
Three years after arriving in the Southeast, the California-based retailer is embarking on a journey to expand across the country and reach 2,000 locations.
By Brett Dworski • June 11, 2024 -
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QuikTrip deploys anti-loitering devices
The company has installed 3D printed “anti-loitering domes” in the ground along some stores in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
By Jessica Loder • June 10, 2024 -
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Q&AFoxtrot founder talks retailer’s struggles, resurgence and growth plans
Mike LaVitola is back in the driver seat and plans to reopen 15 stores this year. He discussed what led to the company's demise, where stores will open and more.
By Brett Dworski • June 7, 2024 -
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Circle K partnership turns food waste into cash
Through the Too Good To Go app, customers can purchase items near their expiration date at large discounts.
By Jessica Loder • June 7, 2024 -
Retrieved from Cumberland Farms website.
EG Group announces CEO change, appoints new CFO
Zuber Issa has agreed to acquire the c-store retailer’s forecourt business in the U.K. He’s expected to step down from his post in the second half of this year once the deal closes.
By Brett Dworski • June 7, 2024 -
Retrieved from 7-Eleven media kit.
7-Eleven franchisees say retailer’s management ‘pressured’ them to make fraudulent transactions
In March, 7-Eleven stripped the franchise agreements from two people for falsifying tobacco purchases at several stores. Those individuals now claim the retailer’s officials instructed them to do so.
By Brett Dworski • June 6, 2024
