7-Eleven Opens Its First Mall Convenience Store

The Westfield Brandon location is one of several the retailer plans to debut this year.

Cannabis & CBD

Couche-Tard Seeks to Be a Key Player in North American Cannabis Market

The retailer plans to use its position in Canada, where recreational use is legal, to achieve this goal.

Foodservice

Cash-Wa Distributing to Acquire FSA-Fargo Distribution Center

The site will serve as the company's third distribution facility, expanding its reach in the Upper Midwest.

Technology

Building a Consumer Centric Ecosystem

Savvy c-stores are moving beyond app-based payments with a host of integrated, frictionless technologies.

Midyear Report Card Shows Slow Start for 2019 C-store Sales

8/14/2019 — Category sales in the first half of this year mostly underperformed last year’s sales pace.

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Small Operator

National 7-Eleven Franchisee Coalition Raises Concern Over Operators Leaving the System, Blames Corporate

According to corporate, 4,700 franchisees have signed a new 15-year franchise agreement in the last 12 months.

Foodservice

PHOTO GALLERY: Inside High's Store Optimization Project

The retailer’s five-year initiative puts foodservice at the forefront of the brand.

Hitting Turbo on Convenience with Frictionless Checkout

Fast-rising consumer expectations have c-stores racing to provide a fast, frictionless checkout experience. But before they can pull away from the curb, retailers need these five elements to ensure their networks are road-ready. Read more!

Fuels

Couche-Tard Enters Year Four of Circle K Rebranding Campaign

The company has placed the new banner on more than 5,800 c-stores in North America to date.

Foodservice

7-Eleven Mixes It Up in the Fresh Bakery Case

Top-shelf bakery items inspired by cocktails are available for a limited time.

Tobacco

California Governor Signs Executive Order Around Vaping

A $20-million public awareness campaign is just part of Gov. Gavin Newsom's orders.

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