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Dec 16, 2025
Circle K Rolls Out ‘Free Coffee for a Year’ Sweepstakes
The 14 winners will be announced in March, with each receiving free coffee for a year.
Ohio Bans Most Kratom Products for 180 Days
The rule makes it illegal to sell, possess or distribute synthetic kratom products.
Weigel’s Launches 12 Days of Christmas
The program offers daily free items and bonus rewards through the MyWeigel’s Rewards app.
When Members of Congress Get Behind the Counter
NACS brings elected officials into c-stores—where staff and customers become advocates.
Upside: Grocery Shoppers Are Spreading Their Spend
Consumers are shopping around to get the best value on their purchase.
Dec 15, 2025
Wawa Opens 1,000th Fuel Store
Plus, Yatco and Refuel also recently opened new stores, while Love’s celebrates a remodel.
Minuteman Food Mart Unveils ‘Free Gas for a Year’ Sweepstakes
The giveaway coincides with the retailer’s ‘12 Days of Thanks’ daily app giveaways.
Fiber Moves Toward the Forefront
PepsiCo plans to launch Smartfood Fiber Pop, featuring six grams of fiber per serving.
Hawaiian C-Store Helps Customers Feel at Home
For more than 100 years, customers have considered the Kimura General Store their home away from home.
NRF: November Retail Sales Show Strong Year-Over-Year Growth
At the same time, ‘consumers are focusing on value and spending carefully.’
Dec 12, 2025
Swipe Fees Could Cost Consumers $20 Billion This Holiday Season
The average family is expected to pay about $21 in swipe fees.
A Heart for Helping Others
Meet a Weigel’s employee who strives to help her team members grow personally and professionally.
Holiday LTOs Boost Starbucks and Dunkin’ Visits
New research found both QSRs outperformed year-over-year foot traffic in Q3.
OnCue Donates $20,000 to Local Schools
Plus, Wawa, Tiger Fuel and more also recently made charitable contributions to their communities.
Dec 11, 2025
Murphy USA Launches New Business Fuel Card
The retailer partnered with AtoB to create a small business-friendly fleet program.
Rethink Fuel Retail for a Seamless Customer Journey
By unifying fueling, ordering and payment into a single interaction, ‘every fuel stop is transformed into a potential foodservice transaction.’
7-Eleven Drops Holiday Merch
Sheetz also recently rolled out a winter merchandise line.
QuikTrip Opens New Location in Missouri
Plus, Wawa is set to open a new store in Maryland; Sheetz makes ‘significant progress’ on its new distribution center.
Cumberland Farms Brings Back 12 Days of Giveaways
Prizes include free gas for a year, Airpods 3, tickets to the Boston Celtics and more.
Dutch Bros Looks at New Markets to Hit 2,000 Stores
Research firm Placer.ai found that new stores are fueling growth, while older markets have reached their peak.