Casey’s General Stores has unveiled its new three-year strategic plan centered on accelerating its food and beverage business, expanding its store base by at least 400 locations, and enhancing operational efficiency through technology. Since introducing its last strategic plan in 2023, the company has exceeded its targets, adding more than 500 stores and joining the […]
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NACS Adds 6 New Hires Across Regulatory, Content, Design Roles
NACS has added six new hires to its team across regulatory and policy, content, design and marketing roles.
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Hy-Vee Selling 21 Fast & Fresh C-Stores To Pump & Pantry
Hy-Vee has agreed to sell 21 standalone Fast & Fresh convenience store locations to Bosselman Pump & Pantry, a Nebraska-based fourth-generation fuel and convenience retailer, the companies announced June 5. The deal is expected to close in July, after which the locations will be rebranded under the Pump & Pantry banner. For Hy-Vee, the divestiture […]
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Yesway Continues Oklahoma Expansion With New Allsup’s Store
Yesway Inc. has opened a new Allsup’s store at 1604 South Dewey Ave. in Wagoner, Oklahoma, continuing its expansion in the state. The store spans 6,277 square feet and operates 24 hours a day. It offers Allsup’s World Famous Burritos, Yesway private‑label snacks, fresh bread, milk and eggs, a beer cave, Western Union services and […]
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U.S. Convenience In-Store Sales Reach Record $341B
Foodservice and merchandise sales for the U.S. convenience retail industry rose to $341.2 billion in 2025, marking a 1.7 percent increase over the previous year. According to new State of the Industry data from the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), this represents the 23rd consecutive year of inside-sales growth for the sector. Total industry […]
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Casey’s Awards $1.3M In Grants To K-12 Schools Nationwide
Casey’s has distributed more than $1.3 million in Cash for Classrooms grants to 100 kindergarten-12th grade public and nonprofit private schools across its 17-state footprint. The annual program provides funding for physical improvements, classroom materials, teacher support and community engagement initiatives. The selected schools received individual grants of up to $50,000. The 2026 grant cycle […]
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NACS Adds Four New Hires To Leadership Teams
NACS, the national association for convenience and fuel retailers, welcomed four new team members in recent weeks across fundraising, accounting, digital marketing and editorial roles. Ali Dunne joined the NACS Foundation on April 8 as director of fundraising and partnerships. She previously served as senior manager of strategic alliances at First Book. Dunne has a […]
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Tote Deploys AI Employee Agent With Loop Neighborhood Markets
Tote, the AI-native point-of-sale platform built for fuel and convenience retail, has deployed its Genie AI agent with Loop Neighborhood Markets, a California-based convenience retailer operating more than 50 locations. Since launch, the tool has handled associate inquiries across customer service, POS operations, maintenance and payments with 100 percent first-contact resolution and zero escalations to […]