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1 week ago | 
cstoredecisions.com | Kevin McIntyre
Wawa recently filed a lawsuit against the city of Garfield, N.J., regarding a municipal law that would restrict the retailer’s operating hours, with the store currently operating 24 hours a day, according to local publication NJ.com. The proposed ordinance would prohibit all retailers from operating between midnight and 6 a.m. Dating back to 1972, the law was previously amended in 2008 to exempt supermarkets and c-stores that meet certain criteria.
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1 week ago | 
cstoredecisions.com | Kevin McIntyre
Costco is looking to expand on its c-store business with the announcement that it will open its first ever stand-alone gas station in Mission Viejo, Calif, reported Fox Business. The city has approved plans from the retailer to demolish a former Bed, Bath and Beyond location to free up space for the site. The location is planned to feature 40 fuel pumps, all of which will be accessible to Costco members only.
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2 weeks ago | 
cstoredecisions.com | Kevin McIntyre
Wawa has announced that it will open its second Ohio c-store on Thursday, June 26. Located in Fairfield, Ohio, this is the first of 8-10 Wawa stores slated to open in Ohio by the end of the year, the retailer noted in a statement.
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2 weeks ago | 
cstoredecisions.com | Kevin McIntyre
Buc-ee’s has officially entered Mississippi — the newest state in its rapid expansion, which kicked off in 2019. Located in Harrison County, the new site stands at 74,000 square feet, with 120 fueling positions and 24 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The grand opening was met with flocks of loyal Buc-ee’s customers, some who even arrived the night before to secure a spot in line, according to local news outlet WLOX.
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2 weeks ago | 
cstoredecisions.com | Kevin McIntyre
Casey’s recently reported its fourth quarter and full year financial results, which CEO Darren Rebelez regarded as “fantastic” and “historic.”“I couldn’t be more proud of our team and how the team executed on our strategy,” he said. In fiscal year 2025, Casey’s notched a net income of $546.5 million, marking an uptick of 13%. Additionally, EBITDA was $1.2 billion, up 13.3% compared to the prior year.
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2 weeks ago | 
cstoredecisions.com | Kevin McIntyre
After almost 50 years of expansion across the coastlines of Georgia and South Carolina, Parker’s Kitchen celebrated the opening of its 100th retail store in April 2025. Located in Summerville, S.C., this location is the fourth new store to open this year for the brand, which was named a 2024 Top Workplace by USA Today.
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2 weeks ago | 
cstoredecisions.com | Kevin McIntyre
Convenience stores have a history of being a “one-stop shop” for folks on the go — from fuel to snacks and everything in between, retailers are always looking for ways to not only get customers in the door, but to keep them coming back. One avenue that has proven to be essential for certain chains is a well-thought-out car wash program. Teutopolis, Ill.-based Mach 1 Stores, which operates 24 c-stores across Illinois and Indiana, was founded with car washes at the core of its business.
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3 weeks ago | 
cstoredecisions.com | Kevin McIntyre
Fortune has released the results for its annual Fortune 500 list, which this year included six significant players in the c-store industry. The companies that were recognized include ARKO Corp., Casey’s, Murphy USA, Delek, Global Partners and Par Pacific. The yearly ranking highlights companies based on total revenue in the U.S.Murphy USAMurphy USA came in at No. 231 this year after a “strong performance” in 2024, the company’s CEO Andrew Clyde noted in its 2024 earnings report.
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3 weeks ago | 
cstoredecisions.com | Kevin McIntyre
Casey’s has revealed plans to significantly bolster its presence in Texas, a relatively new market for the retailer which it entered in 2023 through its acquisition of 22 sites from W. Douglas Distributing. The deal marked Casey’s official entrance into the Lone Star State — but now the chain is looking for more. Throughout 2024 and into 2025, Casey’s submitted 21 filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to expand in the state, according to local news outlet MySA.
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3 weeks ago | 
cstoredecisions.com | Kevin McIntyre
Wawa has officially entered Indiana with the opening of three new sites across the state, located in Daleville, Noblesville and Clarksville. The retailer noted in a statement that these are the first of eight stores to open in Indiana by the end of 2025. “We’re thrilled to fly into Indiana and bring our unique combination of fresh food and beverage, convenience and service to new friends and neighbors,” said Brian Schaller, President of Wawa.
