Operations
QuikTrip Enters Utah Market, Sets December Opening for Second Store
QuikTrip has officially entered Utah with a travel center in Marriott-Slaterville, announced at the end of July. A second store is slated for December in Springville, and the company now operates in 23 states with more than 1,250 locations.
Arko leans on loyalty as consumer confidence sinks to 'historic lows'
During Arko Corp.'s Q2 earnings call, executives said loyalty members spent more than twice as much as non-members, even as consumer sentiment hit 'historic lows.' A new fuel discount helped drive double-digit growth in Tuesday gallon sales.
Buc-ee's Sets Sights on Iowa as Nationwide Expansion Accelerates
Buc-ee's is in early-stage planning for its first Iowa travel center in Urbandale, with a land-use amendment recommended for approval. The move would put the Texas-based chain in direct competition with major Midwest c-store players.
Former Chestnut Market CEO Ryan Oettinger Joins Bridgera as Chief Revenue Officer
Bridgera, a retail technology firm, has appointed Ryan Oettinger, former CEO of Chestnut Market, as its new chief revenue officer. Oettinger's background in convenience and fuel retail will help the company expand its AI-driven operational technology solutions.