Kevin McIntyre

1 week ago | cstoredecisions.com | Kevin McIntyre

Parkland has announced that Bob Espey, current president and CEO, will resign from his position. This announcement comes just two weeks after the company’s largest shareholder, Simpson Oil, called for his removal. Michael Jennings, former chair of the board, will assume the role of executive chair. “Serving as Parkland’s CEO has been the opportunity of a lifetime. I want to thank the entire Parkland team — past and present — for their incredible dedication and drive.

1 week ago | cstoredecisions.com | Kevin McIntyre

The Sheetz made-to-order (MTO) menu has been voted the “Coolest Thing Made in PA” for 2025 by Pennsylvania Chamber voters, edging out the iconic Crayola Crayons in the final round to take home the title. “We are honored and so grateful to be named the ‘Coolest Thing in Pennsylvania,’” said Sheetz Executive Vice President of Marketing and Supply Chain Ryan Sheetz.

1 week ago | cstoredecisions.com | Kevin McIntyre

As c-store retailers deal with inflation, economic uncertainty and an always-changing regulatory landscape, it is now more important than ever to hire and retain employees they can rely on. Doing so, however, is no small feat. It takes work to build a culture in which employees feel valued, supported and motivated. One c-store operator that can serve as a shining example is Dash In, owned by the Wills Group.

1 week ago | cstoredecisions.com | Kevin McIntyre

Yesway opened four new Allsup’s locations in New Mexico and Oklahoma in the first quarter of 2025 — a move that builds on its previously-announced growth initiatives. In February, the company shared with CStore Decisions its plans to significantly leverage the Allsup’s brand in its store network. As part of this strategy, Yesway plans to divest certain stores that no longer match its identity and reinvest the proceeds in key locations, namely ones under the Allsup’s banner in the Southwest.

2 weeks ago | cstoredecisions.com | Kevin McIntyre

Savannah, Ga.-based Parker’s Kitchen has officially joined the 100-store club with the opening of its newest location in Summerville, S.C. This marks Parker’s fourth new c-store of the year. “Reaching 100 stores is the result of nearly 50 years of dedication, hard work and passion — and we couldn’t have done it without our incredible team,” wrote Ted Sadowski, senior vice president at Parker’s, in a social media post.