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Casey’s Grows Its Footprint: What Convenience StoreConsolidation Means for Fuel Infrastructure Welding
A Familiar Brand in New Markets In the fall of 2025, Casey's General Stores made a series of strategic acquisitions that significantly expanded its geographic reach. The Iowa-based convenience store chain, known widely for its fresh pizza and strong Midwest presence,...
From the Pump to the Kitchen: How Pilot Flying J’sExpansion Into Foodservice Drives New Welding Demand
Pilot's New Fuel Kit Is a Sign of Where Travel Centers Are Heading In July 2025, Pilot Flying J launched a new product called the Fuel Kit, an $8 customizable snack box available at more than 340 of its travel center locations across the country. The promotion,...
When Convenience Stores Change Hands, WeldingWork Follows: The Majors Management and MAPCO Expansion
35 Stores, Three New States, and a Wave of Facility Upgrades In July 2025, Majors Management finalized its acquisition of 35 retail fuel and convenience storelocations across Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania from Alimentation Couche-Tard, the parentcompany of Circle K....
Big Stations Mean Big Steel: What Buc-ee’s RapidExpansion Tells Us About Welding in the FuelIndustry
Two New Buc-ee's. Two More Reasons Welding Matters. In late June and early July 2025, Buc-ee's made headlines by opening two major new travelcenters in a single week. The first, located in Mount Crawford, Virginia, marked the brand's first-ever entry into the state....