This story was originally published on C-Store Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily C-Store Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Arko Corp., parent company of GPM Investments, has named Galagher Jeff executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Dec. 1, according to a Monday announcement from the company. Jeff resigned as CFO of convenience retailer Murphy USA in October. While he left after a financially turbulent year for Murphy, the company noted the split ...

Core Insights - GPM Investments is shifting its strategy towards a food-focused convenience store model to enhance traffic, profitability, and value proposition in a challenging microeconomic environment [3][6] - The company plans to expand its new store design to an additional 20 to 25 locations following the initial pilot stores [7] Company Strategy - The new store design emphasizes foodservice, moving away from a previous focus on acquisitions to organic growth and improving loyalty programs [3][7] - The Fas Craves program features a variety of grab-and-go food items and beverage offerings, aiming to attract more customers [4][6] Expansion Plans - GPM has opened three pilot stores in the Richmond, Virginia area, with plans for four more by the first half of 2026 [7] - The performance of the opened locations has been positive, leading to plans for further expansion once the initial seven stores are operational [6][7]