Join the Cenex® community for two focused days of connection, collaboration, and forward-looking conversation. Secure your spot to shape your business, expand your network, and see what’s next for the industry at CENEXPO— June 24–25 at Treasure Island Resort & Casino.   Gain actionable insights for your business CENEXPO is more than a showcase. You’ll […]

Effective May 1, the EPA has issued an emergency waiver for both E10 & E15 that temporarily lifts federal restrictions on the sale of E15/UNL88 with 9.0-pound RVP base gasoline. The EPA has also waived provisions that would have otherwise made E10 gasoline sold in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin meet […]

The Brand Standard Audit component of the Retail Excellence Daily (RED) Site Assessment Program will begin on June 1. The RED Site Assessment Program plays a critical role in upholding customer experience—driving stronger customer loyalty and incremental sales. With these goals in mind, the following updates have been made to the 2026 Brand Standard Audit. […]

Over the past several months, we’ve heard valuable feedback from many of our customers regarding the high cost of shipping on Cenex Shop. With this feedback in mind, we have worked with our vendor to secure reduced shipping rates with FedEx and UPS. Why shipping costs can be high Shipping costs are influenced by several […]

Graduation season is right around the corner. May and June will bring a rush of proud parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends in search of congratulatory gifts. Cenex® gift cards offer them a gift that supports the 2026 graduates in their lives by fueling what’s ahead. Now is a great time to place orders for the […]

Fuel drives traffic to the forecourt, but smart in-store categories are what turn that traffic into margin. As retailers look for ways to strengthen performance without adding operational complexity, Cenex® lubricants represent an opportunity worth considering. Often overlooked, lubricants fit naturally within the c-store environment and can catch customers with vehicle maintenance already on their […]

Check out our YouTube channel to watch our new TV commercials and see Ruby in action. During the Big Game, we officially launched our new brand campaign: Here for What’s Ahead™. Building on the success of Powered Locally®, this next chapter positions Cenex® as a forward-thinking, reliable partner for your customers and communities to help […]

The Lighting Audit portion of the Retail Excellence Daily (RED) Site Assessment Program concluded on March 1, 2026.  All evaluation results are now available on the Mystery Shop Portal. Submitting a cure To pass the Lighting Audit, all scored questions must be marked as correct. To remedy any failed questions, a cure can be submitted […]

On June 24 – 25, the Cenex® community will come together for two focused days of connection, collaboration, and forward-looking conversation in Minnesota. This annual event offers curated educational sessions, a show floor packed with the latest products and solutions, and engaging networking opportunities. Gain actionable insights for your business CENEXPO is more than a […]

The Lighting Audit portion of the Cenex® Retail Excellence Daily (RED) Site Assessment Program will conclude on March 1, 2026. To pass the evaluation, all scored questions must be marked as correct. Please note that STAR Store status can only be achieved if the Lighting Audit is successfully passed before the Brand Standard Audit begins […]