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New Hampshire's The Common Man c-stores blend convenience, hospitality

 By Steve Dwyer on Jan. 20, 2026

Roadside markets and restaurants have operated for more than half a century

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Private-label sales hit record $282.8B in 2025, outpacing national brands

 By Diane Adam on Jan. 20, 2026

Store brands see faster growth, record unit sales and rising market share as consumer priorities shift to value and quality, Circana data shows

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Rainbow Market’s pot of gold keeps growing

By Steve Dwyer on Jan. 05, 2026

Fourth-generation small chain relies on solid work ethic, hands-on community advocacy to prosper

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Louisiana c-store expands into the bayou

By Steve Dwyer on Dec. 15, 2025

Tucker Friedman builds what’s believed to be the first-ever floating convenience store and restaurant

Technology/Services

Neighborhood c-stores with National Retail Solutions’ point-of-sale system can now order from Grubhub

By Rachel Gignac on Dec. 05, 2025

POS system allows retailers to offer online ordering for in-store pickup and delivery

Company News

Velocity Country Store & Meat Market reopens in south Texas

By Steve Dwyer on Dec. 02, 2025

C-store hires on-site butcher to boost offering

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Transition meets tradition in Minnesota c-store under new ownership

By Steve Dwyer on Nov. 18, 2025

Newly renamed Odegaard’s Lake Vermilion looks to community for expansion ideas

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EagleStores levels up with new headquarters

By Steve Dwyer on Nov. 04, 2025

Ohio-based c-store company unveils rendering of new HQ facility, aiming to foster ‘unified ecosystem’ strategy

Technology/Services

Monthly discount day lifts loyalty and sales for Glassmere Fuel Service

By Rachel Gignac on Oct. 23, 2025

A strategic loyalty refresh brought 22% more members and doubled active participation at the independent c-store

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This Minnesota c-store delivers burgers, brats—and a hidden bar

By Rachel Gignac on Oct. 21, 2025

Beyond the pumps and snacks, Farmer’s Grandson Eatery in Lakeville serves up an all-day menu and a speakeasy through the cooler door

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