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TXB CEO Kevin Smartt shares how the c-store chain has built and maintained its brand

Company embraces its Texas roots, leans into foodservice and technology, as it continues to grow in the state

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Executive Editor Hannah Hammond talks to Kevin Smartt, the CEO of Spicewood, Texas-based TXB. The two spoke on Wednesday during CSP’s Convenience Retailing University event in Austin, Texas. 

Smartt talked about how Kwik Chek transformed to TXB, or Texas Born, in 2020, how the chain maintains its brand, how it has expanded its foodservice over the years and more.  

“At Your Convenience” brings industry experts and analysts together with CSP editors to discuss the latest in c-store news and trends. From mergers and acquisitions to foodservice and technology, the podcast delivers the story straight to listeners in short-format episodes, perfect for the morning commute or a quick break at the office.

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