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Convenience Store News Weekend Digest: September 8, 2024

A snapshot of the top headlines of the week.

Senior Editor Angela Hanson

Kwik Trip Takes the Field With Legendary NFL Team

The multiyear deal with the Green Bay Packers will ensure the c-store chain's coffee will continue being sold in Lambeau Field.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Seven & i Holdings Rejects Couche-Tard's $39B Proposal

Its board of directors unanimously agreed that the deal undervalues the company and would face significant regulatory hurdles.

Logos for Couche-Tard and Seven & i Holdings

Rutter's Launches On-Demand Delivery for Rewards Members

Early adopters of the program can get free delivery for a limited time.

A Rutter's convenience store at night

Corporate Responsibility

Community Service Spotlight: Casey's General Stores, CITGO & Nassau Candy

Nittany MinitMart and Stewart's Shops also gave back to their communities.

2024 Foodservice Study

Cautiously optimistic, convenience store operators are banking on long-term investments in prepared food and dispensed beverages.

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.

Annual PLMA Show to Explore Multigenerational Appeal

The event will serve as a one-stop-source for innovative, high-quality products with wide-ranging interest.
ConvenienceIQ News Quiz: Week of September 2, 2024

Take our quiz to see how your knowledge of what's going on in the industry stacks up against other Convenience Store News readers.
Convenience Store News Chosen as Finalist in 2024 Folio: Awards

The brand is recognized for editorial excellence in two categories.
CITGO Loyalty Members Score Discounts in Wisconsin

The fuel brand partners with the Green Bay Packers for a ninth season.
Seven & i Holdings Reportedly to Push Back on Couche-Tard's Bid Price

The company alleges the proposal to be less than its corporate value.
Tackling Tobacco: August 2024 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup

The Massachusetts and Nebraska state legislatures close out the summer with positive tobacco tax news.
Love's New Partnership Combines Football & Workwear

Gear featuring logos from regional NFL teams will be sold at local travel stop locations.
Wawa Continues 'Cheers to Classrooms' Promotion

Teachers and school staff in the Mid-Atlantic can get free coffee through Sept. 15.
Krispy Krunchy Chicken Brings Back Value Meal Deal

The offer returns in time for National Chicken Month in September.
Yesway Puts Fan-Favorite Menu Item at Center of New Tradition

World Famous Burrito Day continues the product's anniversary-year celebrations.
7-Eleven Partners With Two Brands for Exclusive Slurpee Offer

The new drink combines the fizzy flavor of Coca-Cola with the sweetness of an Oreo cookie.

Convenience Store News Industry Report 2024: A Trying Year

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

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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.

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VIDEO: The ROI of DEI

Blackie Wills of The Wills Group, parent company of Dash In convenience stores, shares his company’s experience.

Editor's Note
- 8/20/2024
  Records Are Made to Be Broken
  The 2024 Top Women in Convenience class achieves two milestones.
  
  Linda Lisanti
- 7/23/2024
  A Lesson in Perseverance
  The convenience store industry’s small operators are rising above adversity.
  
  Linda Lisanti
TechWatch
- 8/22/2024
  More Than a Convenient Corner
  Once the domain of restaurants, online ordering is on the upswing in the convenience channel.
  
  Melissa Kress
- 7/18/2024
  Increasing Your Screen Time in a Positive Way
  Retail media networks will play a key role in the next evolution of customer engagement.
  
  Melissa Kress

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