C-SUITE IN THE HOT SEAT 2026

The convenience-retail industry is entering 2026 with unprecedented momentum—and no shortage of transformation. In 2025, there were seven notable executive leadership changes that CSP chose to highlight. This executive lineup reflects a sector that is moving faster, thinking bigger and redefining its role in the lives of consumers on the go.

For some, that means doubling down on legacy and accelerating long-term strategies. Weigel’s new CEO Doug Yawberry (pictured above) is steering the 87-store chain into its next era with bold foodservice expansion, a new commissary and Tennessee’s newest retail media network. Continue reading to see how these c-suite leaders plan to succeed.