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New Convenience-Store Roundup for January 2025

South Carolina topped the monthly state tally, while Casey’s opened the most locations

To help c-stores suss out operators challenges and potential solutions, CSP is hosting a free webinar to highlight insights from its inaugural C-Store Technology Outlook, the first industry study of its kind, built upon preferences and opinions from nearly 120 leading retailers in the convenience sector.

Lisa Dell’Alba, Convenience-Store Industry Leader, Dies at 46

President and CEO of Square One Markets also served as NACS vice chair

SNAP Benefits on the Chopping Block

About 19% of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, WIC recipients spend funds at gas stations, convenience stores, Numerator says

Hutchinson Oil Exits Fuels, Convenience-Store Industry

Sale of delivered fuels business to Hampel Oil closed in late 2024, sale of retail portfolio to Circle K closed in January

Poor Merchandising Cost Retailers $125 Billion in Last 12 Months, Report Says

CSP talks with convenience-store experts on maintaining ‘an organized, well thought-out merchandising customer experience’

States Continue Crackdown on Illicit Vapes

Trump-aligned group launches 5-figure ad buy urging states to take action against unauthorized e-cigarettes

Circle K Is the Exclusive Seller of Celsius Essentials’ New Sparkling Watermelon Ice

Beverage company also enters the hydration category with its first caffeine-free offering

EG America Promotes Whitney Johnson to Senior Vice President of Marketing

Convenience-store leader joined the company in June as vice president of loyalty and digital commerce

Trump’s Firings Include FDA Employees Focused on Food, Tobacco: AP

Cuts ‘demoralize and undermine the spirit of the federal workforce,’ former director says

Kayla Parker of TravelCenters of America Starts Mentorship Program

CSW event inspired convenience-store retailer to create TA Win