convenience stores

Circle K Owner Hikes Offer to Buy 7-Eleven Parent Company

In a significant move for the retail landscape, Alimentation Couche-Tard, the owner of Circle K, has increased its bid to acquire Seven & I Holdings, the Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven. This new offer, raised by 22%, now stands at…

Gelson’s Opens Premium Convenience Store Concept

In an innovative move that is set to reshape the convenience store experience, Gelson’s, a well-known independent grocer in Southern California, has partnered with Rove to launch ReCharge by Gelson’s. This new 3,000-square-foot premium convenience store is strategically located at…

7-Eleven Closing Hundreds of Stores, as Parent Company Restructures Business

In a significant shift for the convenience store sector, 7-Eleven, Inc. has announced the closure of 444 underperforming stores across North America. This move comes in light of a troubling trend: the chain has seen declining customer traffic for six…

Wawa Officially Enters Central Pennsylvania

Wawa Inc. celebrated a significant milestone with the grand opening of its first convenience store in Central Pennsylvania, located at 1601 West Harrisburg Pike in Middletown. The opening, which took place on September 19, 2024, was marked by two special…

Food and Grocery Boost Casey’s During Q1

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. has reported a strong start to its fiscal year, attributing much of its success to the increasing demand for food and grocery offerings within its convenience stores. In the first quarter, Casey’s marked a 2.3% year-over-year…