News Archives
Jan 30, 2026
7-Eleven Serves Up Game Day Deals For the Super Bowl
The retailer is also offering discounts for National Pizza Day.
Campbell Oil Acquires Smith Oil Company
The company said the acquisition strengthens its presence in southeastern North Carolina.
Key Metrics for a C-Store Employee Retention Strategy
Companies with lower turnover typically invest more in wages and benefits.
Datassential: Hot Honey is More Than a Flavor Trend
The flavor has become ‘less niche’ and instead ‘signals a structural shift in how Americans want flavor.’
WSJ: Companies Cut Jobs, Reversing Pandemic Hiring Boom
Large companies like Amazon and UPS continue to cut thousands of jobs.
7-Eleven Raised Over $14 Million for Children’s Hospitals
Plus, Wesco donated more than $320,000 to local food pantries; Toot’n Totum supports local kids.
Jan 29, 2026
How 7-Eleven Empowers Store Teams With AI
The convenience retailer invested in a solution to help employees make faster and more informed decisions.
DoorDash: Here’s What Fans Will Order for the Super Bowl
The company said that over 639,000 wing orders were placed last year.
Candy Brands Make a Sports Marketing Play
Hershey is releasing chocolate medals; Ferrara’s Nerds will have a Big Game commercial.
Starbucks Leans Into Tropical Coconut and Ube-Flavored Drinks
Plus, Dunkin’ and Stewart’s Shops have released Valentine’s Day-themed drinks.
Pilot Launches Annual Heart Month Campaign
For the first time, guests can donate directly in app when placing a mobile order.
Jan 28, 2026
Rutter’s Launches Spam Dog
The new menu item is part of the retailer’s partnership with Hormel Food Corporation.
Pilot Partners With Tesla for Semi Truck Charger Network
The retailer has plans to open the first chargers in summer 2026.
7-Eleven Showcases ‘Brands With Heart’
The retailer named 26 emerging brands that will be invited to launch in-store tests.
Starbucks Reports Record Sales to Close Out 2025
The QSR’s revenue increased 6% to $9.9 billion, a ‘bigger jump than analysts had forecast.’
Jan 27, 2026
Wawa Continues Pennsylvania Expansion Plan
Plus, Sheetz, ExtraMile and others recently celebrated grand openings.
Stinker Stores Launches Revamped Loyalty Program
The retailer said the upgraded program introduces targeted click-to-activate offers.
BP Rolls Out CPG Digital Coupon Program
Consumers can discover, clip and redeem digital offers on the Earnify app.
Learn From Experts at NACS Convenience Summit Asia
Early bird registration pricing for the Shanghai, China, event closes this Saturday, January 31.
NYT: Consumers Seek Out THC Beverages for Dry January
The THC beverage market is expected to reach ‘around $4 billion by 2028.’
Convenience Industry Teams Up to Fight Human Trafficking
NACS and BP to help raise awareness before the Big Game.
Amazon to Close Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go Locations
Some locations will be converted into a Whole Foods Market; Amazon also announced it is laying off 16,000 workers.
Jan 26, 2026
Weigel’s Introduces Trivia Feature in Its App
The retailer’s history and its NIL partnerships both are spotlighted in the questions.
Bill to Regulate Hemp-Derived Products Introduced in Congress
The bipartisan legislation would set a regulatory framework for intoxicating hemp beverages and CBD products.
2026 Sees Slight Decrease in C-Store Count
The 2026 NACS/NIQ TDLinx official store count reported 151,975 c-stores in U.S.
RaceTrac Offers Free Drinks to Responders During Snowstorm
Plus, the retailer designated a pump at all stores as a priority fuel lane responders.
Federal Judge Rules NEVI was Unlawfully Suspended
The ruling ‘bars the Transportation Department from taking away the states’ funds.’