Hannah Hammond

The 2026 behind-the-counter retailer roundtable By Hannah Hammond on Jul. 22, 2026 If there's one thing that's certain in the tobacco space , it's that it's always changing.

This September, Danish design brand Vipp will expand its Swivel chair series, launching an executive office chair with enhanced ergonomics for extended hours at the desk. The Vipp 454, without armrests, and the Vipp 455, with

New private-label beverages available at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores nationwide

Former bp and Yesway executive to lead retail expansion for Mars-owned chocolatier's U.S. operations

Delia Moon Meier succeeds late brother Will Moon as president and CEO of Iowa 80 Group Inc. and CAT Scale Co.

New program launching Sept. 2 rewards c-store customers for fuel purchases and in-store shopping, with redemption options ranging from free snacks to $1 off per gallon

Convenience-store retailer and energy company is reducing non-frontline roles as part of efforts to simplify operations

The deal for more than 13,000 convenience stores in Poland and Romania would be Couche-Tard's largest acquisition to date

Energy giant plans asset sales including U.S. biogas business and Austrian operations

Despite stagnant incomes and high gas prices, c-store demand remains strong as shoppers spread visits across more brands