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7-Eleven Collaborates on Cold Brew Line

Southland Reserve pays homage to the convenience store retailer's heritage.

7-Eleven Southland Reserve Cold Brew Tea

Protein Snack Growth Outpaces Overall Snacking Category

Protein plays a major role in 36% of snacking occasions.

Food-Focused Retailers Need to Prepare for Tariffs' Effects on Foodservice

C-store operators can take steps now to get ahead of potential long-term price increases.

Deep Dive Foodservice

EG America Enhances Its Loyalty Program

The reimagined SmartRewards platform is expected to increase customer engagement by 275% this year.

Celebrating the 2025 Category Excellence Awards Winners

The inaugural program recognizes outstanding collaborations in the convenience store industry.

Category Champions

Trends and opportunities in key convenience store product categories.

The State of the Small Operator: Overcoming Obstacles

Convenience Store News’ fifth-annual special report finds the convenience store industry’s small operators are the very picture of perseverance.

Cato Inc. Sells Home Heat & Commercial Fuels Division

The company will concentrate on its retail and wholesale business after the divestiture.
FDA's Real Cost Campaign Helps Reduce Youth E-Cigarette Use

The number of U.S. middle and high school students who currently use e-cigarettes declined from 5.38 million in 2019 to 1.63 million in 2024.
C-store Retailers Add New Products to Merchandising Mix

New beverages and grab-and-go items launch at 7-Eleven, Maverik and On the Run.
Buc-ee's Files New Trademark Suit

The lawsuit alleges that Barc-ee's of Missouri copied the retailer's intellectual property.
Small Operators Face Major Decisions as Pressures Continue

Despite their lead in store count, many are questioning if they should stay in the convenience channel or sell.
Wills Group Named Great Place to Work for Fourth Consecutive Year

Eighty-five percent of team members say Wills Group and Dash In is a great place to work vs. 57% at a typical U.S. company.
Circle K Expands Fuel Payment Options

The retailer accepts the 10-4 by WEX mobile app at more than 60% of its locations that offer high-flow diesel.
Walmart to Invest in Convenience & Gas Growth in 2025

The big-box retailer will open or remodel more than 45 fuel stations across the United States this year.
Get to Know Generation Alpha

By 2029, this cohort's spending power is projected to reach $5.5 trillion.
Seven & i and Couche-Tard Set Deadline for Interested Buyers of U.S. Stores

Several companies are reportedly in talks under nondisclosure agreements.
Casey's Supports Women 'Chasing' Their Dreams

The retailer fuels "Weather Women: Into the Bear’s Cage," a cinematic storm-chasing documentary by Paradeigm Films.

Convenience Store News Industry Report 2024: A Trying Year

Inflation, higher operating costs and lower fuel prices took their toll in 2023.

See the Research

The Top 100 Convenience Store Chains of 2024

Settling from the impact of three big deals in 2023, this year's rankings look a little different.

View the Rankings

VIDEO: DEI Fiction vs. Fact

Misconceptions are standing in the way of c-store companies and individuals reaping the benefits of more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces.

Editor's Note
- 2/27/2025
  The Ever-Changing Category
  Is your backbar keeping up with the building momentum around harm reduction?
  
  Linda Lisanti
- 1/22/2025
  Heading Into 2025 With Optimism
  Allow me to suggest a few New Year’s resolutions for convenience store operators.
  
  Linda Lisanti
TechWatch
- 3/20/2025
  Chipping Away at Operating Expenses
  Innovation in technology can help convenience retailers improve efficiency and enhance customer experience.
  
  Melissa Kress
- 2/20/2025
  A Return to Operational Basics
  C-store operators are improving the frontend experience by focusing on the backend process.
  
  Melissa Kress

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