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Marathon Petroleum Goes Live With New Retail Brand Campaign
Advertising spots will feature the tagline “Driven Together,” highlighting the support of drivers’ co-pilots.
Foodservice
Quick-Service Restaurant Brand Names Travel Centers as Area of Growth
Bojangles will open its first set of nontraditional locations inside TravelCenters of America franchises.
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The State of the Small Operator: At a Crossroads

Convenience Store News’ fourth-annual special report finds the convenience store industry’s small operators must adapt or they will become obsolete.

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Technology
RaceTrac Deploys Autonomous Floor Cleaning Service Across Travel Center Network
The adoption of the Cobi 18 is intended to free up staff from repetitive floor cleanings and allow them to concentrate on assisting guests.
Corporate & Store Operations
Shareholder Urges Parkland to Make Value-Enhancing Changes
Engine Capital believes the company remains deeply undervalued despite recent positive steps.
Foodservice
C-store Retailers Brew Up Deals for National Coffee Day
Special pricing and giveaways are available Sept. 29.
Foodservice
Wawa Unveils Latest Prototype in Virginia
The first-of-its-kind design showcases the convenience retailer's food and beverage offers.
Technology
Alimentation Couche-Tard Selects IT Partner for Global Modernization Efforts
CGI will deliver end-to-end IT services and infrastructure support over the course of a 10-year agreement.
Other Merchandise & Services
Stewart's Shops Takes Home Blue Ribbons at New York State Fair
The retailer repeated its win for Best Milk, in addition to several other awards.
Candy & Snacks
Ferrero Fuels Growth With New R&D Lab Opening
The 45,000-square-foot facility will be used to develop new confections, cookies and other treats.
Special Features
Convenience Store News Weekend Digest: September 24, 2023
A snapshot of the top headlines of the week.
Corporate & Store Operations
Increased Foot Traffic Drives Four C-store Retailers to the Top
Regional competition may heat up as top brands expand their footprints.
Corporate & Store Operations
Love's Continues Rebranding Efforts at Former EZ Go Locations
The newly renamed sites are the first Love’s locations situated along turnpike routes.
Corporate & Store Operations
Kwik Star Banner Makes South Dakota Debut
The new site in Brandon is the first of six locations in the state that are slated to open before the end of the year.

Convenience Store News Industry Report 2023: Reaching New Highs

Convenience stores see record sales as life returns to normal post-pandemic.

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The Top 100 Convenience Store Chains of 2023

Recent M&A activity will shake things up in the next 12 months.

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VIDEO: Putting Foodservice Center Stage

Highlights from the 2023 Convenience Foodservice Exchange event presented by Convenience Store News in Nashville, Tenn.

Blog Series
Editor's Note
Sep 05
It's a We Thing
Convenience Store News is seeking more partners for its diversity and inclusion initiative.
Linda Lisanti
Editor-in-Chief
Aug 24
Cause for Celebration
The evolution of the Top Women in Convenience program shows how far the industry has come.
Linda Lisanti
Editor-in-Chief
Blog Series
TechWatch
Sep 21
Finding Your Innovation Spark in Atlanta
Technology insights and solutions will have a starring role at the 2023 NACS Show.
Melissa Kress
Executive Editor
Sep 14
Convenience Store Retailers Hit the Road
Two c-store chains are exploring a new way to meet consumers where they are.
Melissa Kress
Executive Editor