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Industry Roundup: The Top 10 Most-Read Stories of June 2025

Awards, acquisitions and exclusive research made big news last month.

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SunStop Chain Streamlines Lottery Operations

LottoShield's lottery management system rolled out across 54 convenience stores.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Couche-Tard Calls Off Pursuit of Seven & i Holdings

The Tokyo-based parent company of 7-Eleven reaffirms its commitment to its North American c-store business.

The logos for Alimentation Couche-Tard and Seven & i Holdings

7-Eleven Introduces Limited-Time Menu Items

Bacon Lover's Pizza with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce and Jalapeño Ranch Chicken Taquito will be available through Aug. 25.

7-Eleven carryout pizza

Corporate & Store Operations

Seven & i Boosts Profit While Pursuing Key Initiatives

The company is still planning a 7-Eleven IPO for the second half of 2026.

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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Consumers Continue to Warm Up to Private Label Products

A recent First Insight study highlights the shifting perceptions.
Opponents Speak Against Proposed Nicotine-Free Generation Law in Massachusetts

If passed, it would be the first statewide ban on tobacco sales in the country.
RaceWay Unveils First Loyalty Program

Built on PAR Retail, RaceWay Rewards is designed to tailor offers to members.
Convenience Chains Rank Among the Top 100 U.S. Retailers

The annual National Retail Federation list is based on U.S. sales.
More C-store Operators Join National Hot Dog Day Celebration

Circle K and Sheetz are among the retailers with special offers.
McLane Launches National Commissary Program for Fresh Foods

The program is an extension of Central Eats, part of McLane Fresh.
Love's Brings Order Ahead Option to Another QSR Concept

Customers can get a free Carl's Jr. cheeseburger when they try the service through the Love's Connect app.
NATSO Names Former RaceTrac CEO to Top Leadership Role

Max McBrayer Jr. brings four decades of experience to the organization.
Ferrero to Acquire Kellogg in $3.1B Deal

The acquisition expands Ferrero's reach across more consumption occasions with strong consumer relevance.
EG America Expands Online Ordering & Delivery Options

Vroom Delivery will manage multiple third-party marketplaces for 500-plus locations.
Snacks Category Changes to Meet the Needs of the GLP-1 Consumer

The channel mainstay is seeing a shift in focus to high protein, low sodium and smaller portions.

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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Convenience Store News Industry Report 2025: Under Pressure

The industry’s in-store sales growth hits its lowest point in the past six years.

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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
- 6/16/2025
  The Power of People
  With the industry's labor pains subsiding, now is the time to assess and improve.
  
  Linda Lisanti
- 4/25/2025
  Breaking the Mold
  The “convenience” experience continues to take on new meanings.
  
  Linda Lisanti
TechWatch
- 6/18/2025
  Technology-Minded Leaders Get the Spotlight
  Hall of Fame inductee Kevin Smartt and Retailer Executive of the Year Greg Parker have not shied away from cutting-edge innovation.
  
  Melissa Kress
- 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

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