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Chuck Ulie

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Company News

Kum & Go Closing Last Urban Walk-Up Convenience Store

Nonfuel concept ‘no longer fit into our long-term plans in Des Moines,’ retailer says

Company News

Acquisition of 64 Convenience Stores Helped Make 2023 ‘Transformational’ for Global Partners

Alltown Fresh owner reports fourth-quarter, full-year financials; adding c-stores helped propel market diversification, growth potential, CEO says

Company News

Kwik Trip Partners With Milwaukee Brewers on Ticket Deal

Points earned via convenience store chain’s loyalty program can be redeemed to see a game; another promotion offers free chicken for life

Company News

Pilot’s 2024 Growth Plan Includes Adding 35 Travel Centers, Remodeling 75 More

New Horizons initiative, which began in 2022, continues with new locations, remodels and expanded truck maintenance network

Foodservice

Protein Picks Up Pace, Appears on More Menus, Expert Says

‘They’re adding bacon, sausage, ham, brisket,’ consultant Jessica Williams says at Convenience Retailing University

Foodservice

4 New Sandwiches at Casey’s General Stores

Spicy Crispy Chicken, Breaded Pork now among convenience-store chain’s permanent offerings made fresh daily

Foodservice

With a Third of Shoppers Seeking New Items to Try, Retailers Should Consider Emerging Brands

‘Convenience stores are a great opportunity to bring more innovation into those key points of the community in an effective way,’ McLane e-commerce executive says

Foodservice

CSP Needs Retailer Input for 2024 State of Foodservice Report

Survey conducted each year offers direction for retail food operation improvements

Company News

Delek US Holdings’ Fourth Quarter: Market Environment ‘Less Than Favorable’

Refiner, convenience-store operator sees net loss of $164.9 million

Foodservice

Village Moratorium Puts Stewart’s Shops’ Plan to Fill Void of Closing Grocer on Hold

Marcellus, New York, adopts 6-month stoppage on new commercial development, including proposed convenience store

Mergers & Acquisitions

Final 20% of Pilot Travel Centers Cost Berkshire Hathaway $2.6 Billion

Figure disclosed in conglomerate’s annual report brings total price of acquisition to about $13.6 billion

Foodservice

2024 Kitchen Innovation Awards Bring the Wow!

National Restaurant Association Show recognizes cutting-edge equipment and tech advancements that address efficiency, savings and sustainability; convenience-store operators should take note

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