Convenience Store Decisions

Convenience Store Decisions focuses on connecting with key decision-makers, including top executives, corporate managers, and regional and category managers in both multi-unit chains and independent convenience stores. These professionals are dedicated to understanding the latest trends and preferences of their customers. They are the ones responsible for selecting the brands and products that meet their clients' demands for quick service, high quality, and convenience.

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Wawa Files Lawsuit Against New Jersey City for Restriction of Operating Hours

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.
Costco to Open its First Stand-Alone Gas Station

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.
Tobacco Shows Resilience Amid Regulation

1 week ago | cstoredecisions.com | Emily Boes

While cigarettes and smokeless tobacco took the largest share of tobacco dollars over the last year, cigars brought home $4 billion in sales at c-stores, remaining relatively flat overall, according to Circana. During the 12 weeks ending April 20, cigars dipped 3.7% in dollar sales and 9.4% in unit sales. Little cigars saw the greatest decrease in sales in the category (-29.5%), a trend echoed over the past year (-42.2%).
Modern Oral Nicotine Transforms the Backbar

2 weeks ago | cstoredecisions.com | Emily Boes

At Stillwater, Okla.-based OnCue, with 73 stores in Oklahoma and Texas, traditional oral products are seeing marginal declines as tobacco consumers transition to the modern oral nicotine pouch category, “which has obviously been on fire here as of late,” noted Chris Stevenson, category manager — tobacco and center store, OnCue. Nicotine pouch growth played a key role in helping to stabilize the overall tobacco category for the chain.
Wawa Sets a Date for Second Ohio Location

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.
Cigarette Sales Slip, But Still Reign in Tobacco Category

2 weeks ago | cstoredecisions.com | Emily Boes

The top-selling segment among tobacco users, cigarettes, has seen a major shift in popularity over the past several years, with sales dropping as fewer customers indulge. Still, it will be some time before its top spot is overtaken. At Stillwater, Okla.-based OnCue, with 73 stores in Oklahoma and Texas, cigarette sales are declining across all channels. Despite this, Q1 2025 has seen a stronger start than Q1 2024.
Buc-ee's Sets Up Shop in Mississippi

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.
Tobacco Outlook: Alternatives & Regulations

2 weeks ago | cstoredecisions.com | Emily Boes

A long-established player in the convenience store market, the tobacco customer has watched the category pivot and adjust on an as-needed basis, whether due to regulations, price increases or an influx of alternative choices. For years, regulations have been a point of contention for convenience store retailers, and a growing health-focused mindset has led to the introduction of nicotine-free and tobacco-free items.
How 30-Day Shelf-life Drives Sales Across Dayparts

2 weeks ago | cstoredecisions.com | Drew Filipski

Sponsored by E.A. Sween. When it comes to foodservice profitability in convenience stores, waste is the enemy. Labor is expensive, fresh inventory is volatile, and customers expect quality at all hours. For operators navigating these headwinds, extended-shelf-life prepackaged sandwiches meet both the realities of store operations and the evolving habits of today’s on-the-go consumers. “You’re not just serving one type of customer anymore,” says Sean Sharpe, certified category manager at Murphy USA.
Casey's Reports 'Historic' Fiscal Year, CEO Says

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.