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  • 7-Eleven
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    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 June 6, 2024
  • A Family Dollar store in Moab, Utah.
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    Dollar Tree to explore spinoff or sale of Family Dollar

    The underperforming banner has been a drag on operations since its acquisition.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 6, 2024
  • A photo of the exterior of a Thorntons convenience store. Explore the Trendline
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Ladarnas Dive

    Top 5 stories from Ladarnas Dive 2023/2024

    By Ladarnas Dive staff
  • Foxtrot
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    Foxtrot is returning — but with plenty of questions about its future

    Founder Mike LaVitola plans to reopen several locations this summer, yet it’s unclear how he’s been involved with the retailer amid its bankruptcy process.

    By June 6, 2024
  • Stinker
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    5 notable c-store executive changes from May

    Two CEO announcements led last month’s list of leadership shifts from around the convenience store industry.

    By June 5, 2024
  • Foxtrot
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    6 Foxtrot c-stores leased to Further Point Enterprises

    The holding company that acquired the non-real-estate assets from 15 Foxtrot c-stores last month is now the official tenant for half a dozen of its locations.

    By June 4, 2024
  • Marathon
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    Marathon names new CEO

    Maryann Mannen, who became president of the energy company earlier this year, will take on its top role in August.

    By May 31, 2024
  • ExtraMile
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    ExtraMile makes Louisiana debut

    The c-store retailer opened a location about 35 miles north of New Orleans late last month as it plans a broader expansion in the South and Southeast.

    By May 31, 2024
  • QuikTrip
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    QuikTrip to open first location in Ohio next week

    The Oklahoma-based retailer will arrive in The Buckeye State more than two years after applying to build in Dayton.

    By May 31, 2024
  • ExtraMile
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    ExtraMile refreshing branding across its c-store network

    The retailer began a remodeling effort in 2019 that first focused on store interiors but recently shifted to the exterior, President Brian Sardelich said in an interview.

    By May 31, 2024
  • SQRL
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    As SQRL continues to spiral, its landlords remain in the dark

    Amid the convenience retailer's struggles, store owners have lost millions and face an uncertain future. Many of them have begun terminating their leases.

    By May 30, 2024
  • A photo of the exterior of a Stinker Stores location.
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    Stinker Stores names Nate Brazier as CEO

    The Idaho-based retailer’s COO has stepped into the company’s top leadership role as its owner retires after 22 years.

    By May 29, 2024
  • SQRL
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    Blue Owl terminates leases for SQRL convenience stores

    Jamal Hizam, the retailer’s CEO, confirmed to Ladarnas Dive that he’s refusing to vacate the locations without the courts ordering him to do so.

    By May 28, 2024
  • QuikTrip
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    QuikTrip to enter Florida

    The convenience retailer is in the early stages of developing a travel center in Cottondale, a small town in the state’s panhandle.

    By May 23, 2024
  • A photo of a gas station and convenience store. Both the fuel canopy and store read "Circle K."
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    Circle K offers 40-cent fuel discount

    The three-hour promotion just before Memorial Day weekend will be available at 5,500 of the retailer’s U.S. stores.

    By May 23, 2024
  • Wawa
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    Wawa sets groundbreakings in 3 new states

    The first Kentucky sites will start work on June 5 followed by inaugural locations in Ohio and Indiana the following day.

    By May 23, 2024
  • Holiday
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    Midwest c-store chain ends agreement with Holiday Stationstores

    Mega Consumers Cooperative will also cease operating five stores as it prepares to exit bankruptcy.

    By May 22, 2024
  • A photo of the exterior of a Weigel's c-store.
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    Weigel’s builds employee rewards program

    Workers can earn rewards, access discounts and receive freebies from vendors through the MyWeigel’s Employee app.

    By May 21, 2024
  • Boost Revenue with OTC and Grocery Benefits.
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    Sponsored by goEBT

    Your guide to OTC and grocery benefits

    Learn how you can increase revenue by accepting OTC and grocery benefits as payment.

    By Maggie Paulk • May 20, 2024
  • Wawa announces first travel center

    The site in North Carolina will include expanded parking as well as indoor seating, larger bathrooms and more, an official said on Wednesday.

    By May 17, 2024
  • Pilot
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    Pilot names new head of technology

    Andy Lupo’s promotion is the latest in a long series of executive changes for the travel center company in the past year.

    By May 16, 2024
  • foxtrot
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    Foxtrot files for bankruptcy

    The decision to file for Chapter 7 was made during a meeting with Outfox’s board of directors, who reviewed the financial condition of the company and each of its subsidiaries.

    By May 15, 2024
  • SQRL
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    SQRL’s new owner trying to force bankruptcy

    Gas Hub LLC, which bought the Arkansas company's c-store unit, claims that it is owed over $3 million from SQRL for unpaid rent payments.

    By May 15, 2024
  • Irving Oil
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    Irving Oil former president dies at 93

    Arthur Irving was responsible for turning his family’s company into one of Canada’s leading oil firms after assuming leadership in 1972.

    By May 13, 2024
  • Freewire Technologies on the verge of terminating operations

    The EV charging supplier, which works with Chevron, Phillips 66 and other c-store retailers, is seeking funding amid financial challenges.

    By May 13, 2024
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    Foxtrot’s assets sold for $2.2M in what one attendee called a ‘completely ramrodded’ auction

    The virtual sale on Friday seemed to leave people with more questions than answers after organizer JPMorgan Chase didn’t describe the lot for sale and only entertained one bid.

    By May 13, 2024