Trade news for convenience & fuel
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Staff files from editor Darik Chandler — pump prices, chain M&A, foodservice, and nicotine rules — plus the trade wire from other outlets.
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MoreEditor’s note: Five files from the 2026 NACS Show
From the desk: the five NACS Show files already on the board, who owns them, and the Dec. 31 publish clock. Not a booth list.
The EIA Monday print that actually moves a pump
EIA posts weekly retail gasoline and diesel by PADD every Monday. Operators who price off the U.S. regular headline are reading the wrong line.
A Class I hits the roller grill before it hits the circular
FDA Class I means a reasonable probability of serious harm. In convenience, the SKU is already on the grill or in the open cooler — not in a back-room case.
The store count is already in the 8-K
Casey’s, Murphy USA, and Couche-Tard already file store counts, same-store sales, and fuel-margin language. That filing is the industry scoreboard.
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3 Big Numbers: A deeper look into c-store M&A in 2026
Acquisitions in the convenience retail space are on pace to match last year’s total count of 44, with a particular focus on midsize companies, according to a new report from Corner Capital Market.
Alimentation Couche-Tard plans to acquire Polish c-store chain Żabka for $8.6B
The deal, which involves more than 13,000 stores in Poland and Romania, would be the largest in the Canadian retailer’s history.
Royal Farms Grows in its Hometown
Royal Farms has announced the upcoming opening of its newest location in Baltimore, Md. The store will officially open its doors on Aug. 24. Located at 7911 Eastern Ave., the […] The post Royal Farms Grows in its Hometown appeared first on CStore Decisions.
BAT Reports H1 Growth, Raises Confidence in 2026 Outlook
Smokeless products reached 35 million consumers and accounted for 19.8% of group revenue, while New Category contribution rose 54.7% to £257 million. The post BAT Reports H1 Growth, Raises Confidence in 2026 Outlook first appeared on Tobacco Reporter.
JT Group Reports Strong H1 Performance
Core revenue rose 10.6% at constant currency, supported by a $973 million price/mix contribution and a $31.6 million favorable volume variance. The post JT Group Reports Strong H1 Performance first appeared on Tobacco Reporter.
Universal to Report Fiscal Q1 Results Aug. 6
The call will be webcast on the company’s website and will be available for replay through Nov. 6. The post Universal to Report Fiscal Q1 Results Aug. 6 first appeared on Tobacco Reporter.
BAT Faces Expanded Class-Action Claims over Natural American Spirit
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court’s refusal to certify the 12-state “safer cigarette” class. The post BAT Faces Expanded Class-Action Claims over Natural American Spirit first appeared on Tobacco Reporter.
Experts Call for Stronger Tobacco Control Across Africa
The program, organized by the Africa Center for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research, is training participants to monitor industry activity and conduct research. The post Experts Call for Stronger Tobacco Control Across Africa first appeared on Tobacco Reporter.
Inside Snack Daily
Fuel, foodservice, snack wars, and chain moves — one briefing for convenience retail. No popups.