Arko Brings Coffeehouse-Style Customization to 1,000-Plus Stores
Arko upgraded coffee at all 1,000-plus c-stores in 30-plus states with Coffee Creations, adding syrups, creamers, toppings and seasonal limited-time beverages.
Topic: Convenience Stores
Casey's Buys 20-Store Oklahoma Chain ASAP Energy
Casey's General Stores will acquire ASAP Energy's 20 Oklahoma c-stores plus its wholesale and commercial fuels and lubricants businesses, its second 20-plus store deal this summer.
Parker's Kitchen Enters Florida With Yulee Store, Targets 12 Sites by 2027
Parker's Kitchen opens its first Florida store in Yulee in late October, pushing its regional count to 111, with 12 Florida stores targeted before the end of 2027.
97% of Americans Worry About Gas Prices — and It's Reshaping C-Store Trips
Reach3 Insights finds 97% of Americans concerned about gas prices and 66% hit hardest by grocery costs. NRS CEO Elie Katz maps how c-stores should respond.
Self-Checkout Adoption Falls 16.3% as Shrink Concerns Mount
Self-checkout use fell 16.3% year over year, Toast reports, as Dollar General, Five Below, Target and Schnucks scale back the lanes over shrink losses.
C-Stores Turn to Restaurant Pros to Elevate Foodservice
Rutter's, Weigel's, Leo's and Sprint Mart hired restaurant chefs to lift food quality and customer perception, though executives say the transition carries a learning curve.
Protein and Fiber Claims Reshape Convenience Store Snack Aisles
Rice cake sales surged 319.9% in dollars at c-stores as shoppers chase protein and fiber claims. GLP-1 users are pushing retailers like FriendShip and Roadtrac to expand functiona…
Weigel's More Than Triples Annualized Delivery Revenue
Weigel's more than tripled annualized delivery revenue from December 2025 to July 2026 by listing its full store on DoorDash, Uber Eats and Vroom across 86 locations.
