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Cigarette Category Weathers Highs & Lows

Despite facing some challenges, retailers are seeing some bright spots.

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World Fuel Services Acquires Branded Fuel Assets From Reeves Oil

The deal expands its geographic footprint while deepening key partnerships.

Stewart's Shops Promotes Company Veteran to President

Chad Kiesow becomes the first leader from outside the founding family.

Gary Dake, Chad Kiesow and Bill Dake

EG America Introduces New Grab-and-Go Food Offers

The convenience chain also debuts a Sensible Snacks program.

EG America grab-and-go case

Free Frazil Friday Kicks Off in June

The annual campaign will feature the brand's new Cherry Limeade flavor.

Category Champions

Trends and opportunities in key convenience store product categories.

The Top 100 Convenience Store Chains of 2025

M&A activity in the convenience channel had been pretty quiet until Alimentation Couche-Tard made a play for 7-Eleven's parent company.

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Yesway & Allsup's Launch Summer Deals

The "Summer Sips" program includes exclusive promotions and savings on snacks, fuel and more.
Entry Period Opens for Convenience Store News’ 2025 Best New Products Awards

Submissions are being accepted across 51 product categories through July 11.
Weigel's Names New CEO

Douglas Yawberry most recently served as president/chief operating officer.
What's In Store: Love's Travel Stops, Pilot & Royal Farms

Nouria, Parker's Kitchen and Wawa ring up guests at new locations.
RaceTrac Streamlines Fleet Services Offer

Fleet operators can optimize spending through the retailer's partnership with RoadFlex.
Cumberland Farms to Take Over Neon Marketplace Stores

Nine locations in southern New England will be rebranded in the coming weeks.
Convenience Store News Reveals Winners of 2025 Technology Leader of the Year Awards

The four honorees will be recognized at the Technology Leadership Roundtable & Awards Dinner in October.
FDA Faces the Opportunity to Embrace Innovation & Harm Reduction

The Trump Administration is bringing change to the agency and its Center for Tobacco Products.
CrossAmerica Continues to Invest in Retail Segment

The partnership was up 64 retail sites for Q1 2025 and is focused on allocating gross capital spending across its c-store portfolio.
7-Eleven Celebrates Three Decades of Operation Chill

Kids can receive Slurpee coupons for exhibiting positive behavior and doing good deeds.
South Korean Retailer to Enter U.S. Market

The first CU convenience store is expected to open in Hawaii this fall.

Realities of the Aisle Study 2025: Maximizing Opportunities

Convenience Store News’ 16th annual consumer study reveals that shopper sentiment toward the convenience channel is warming up.

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The Harm Reduction Race

Smokefree products are picking up speed in the tobacco business.

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VIEW ON DEMAND: The 2025 Outstanding Independents Summit

The quick-hitting four-hour virtual event delivered four education sessions and culminated with the Outstanding Independents Awards Ceremony.

Editor's Note
- 4/25/2025
  Breaking the Mold
  The “convenience” experience continues to take on new meanings.
  
  Linda Lisanti
- 2/27/2025
  The Ever-Changing Category
  Is your backbar keeping up with the building momentum around harm reduction?
  
  Linda Lisanti
TechWatch
- 5/22/2025
  One Innovator Among Many in the Convenience Channel
  Sheetz Inc. was the only c-store operator to appear on the America's Most Innovative Companies ranking, but it certainly won't be the last.
  
  Melissa Kress
- 4/24/2025
  Recognizing Vision & Achievement in Technology
  Convenience Store News is expanding its Technology Leader of the Year awards program.
  
  Melissa Kress

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