convenience stores

Casey’s three-year strategic plan includes 400 new stores

Casey's new three-year strategic plan is centered on three priorities: accelerating food and beverage, expansion, and operational efficiency.

2 weeks ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 9, 2026

Today's links cover Wendy's collab, Vidalia onions in good supply, UNFI's Q3 results, c-store foodservice, Starbucks' turnaround, and more.

1 month ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 8, 2026

Today's links cover rising everyday prices, Woodman's new CEO, berry seasons kicking off early, dynamic pricing regulation, and more.

1 month ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 5, 2026

Today's links cover Whole Foods under Amazon, the Hispanic food market, Mexican tomato shifts, FIFA fever, and more.

1 month ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 4, 2026

Links today include Amazon's Arizona grocery deal, food execs on c-store food, grocers responding to GLP-1 customers, and more.

1 month ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 2, 2026

Links today include Target's newest DC, grocers prioritizing loyalty, c-stores expand using foodservice, McDonald's growth plans, and more.

1 month ago 2 minute read

dunnhumby report ranks top U.S. convenience store retailers

Buc-ee’s outperformed the other 40 convenience stores surveyed, scoring 17 points higher than Sheetz, which ranked second on the RPI.

9 months ago 6 minute read

Potbelly to be acquired by C-store chain for $566 Million

Potbelly Corp. and RaceTrac, Inc., have entered into a merger agreement which RaceTrac will acquire all of the outstanding shares...

10 months ago 6 minute read

Alimentation Couche-Tard backs out of takeover bid for 7-Eleven owner

Alimentation Couche-Tard has withdrawn its proposal to acquire Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. due to a lack of constructive...

12 months ago 11 minute read

FTC approves Couche-Tard acquisition of c-store chain

Alimentation Couche-Tard received clearance from the U.S. FTC to proceed with its acquisition of GetGo Café + Market from Giant...

1 year ago 3 minute read

SpartanNash to acquire Michigan c-store chain

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Food solutions company SpartanNash BB #:104892 today announced that it has entered...

2 years ago 3 minute read

7-Eleven invites Innovative emerging brands to apply for the Brands with Heart showcase

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 7-Eleven, Inc., the world’s largest convenience retailer, announced the launch of its sixth annual Brands...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Food options make the difference in inaugural convenience store study  

ANN ARBOR, Mich., (Oct. 1, 2024) — The race for convenience store superiority is tight, but Wawa comes out on top...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Study shows convenience stores gaining share of prepared foods

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Convenience store operators are successfully driving traffic, sales, and loyalty by continuing to...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Couche-Tard to acquire GetGo c-store chain from Giant Eagle

Laval, Québec, Canada – August 19, 2024 – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., a global leader in convenience and mobility, today announced...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Circle K owner makes takeover bid for 7-Eleven owner

Laval, Québec, Canada – August 19, 2024 – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., a global leader in convenience and mobility, today confirms...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Casey’s to acquire 198 CEFCO convenience stores

July 26, 2024 ANKENY, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Casey’s General Stores, Inc., one of the leading convenience store chains in the United States,...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Wawa plans North Carolina expansion in 2024

WAWA, Pa., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wawa, a privately held, associate- and family-owned chain of more than 1,000...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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