Recognizing excellence: 2026 Cenex® STAR Stores and Rising STARS

Congratulations to our 2026 Cenex® STAR Store and Rising STAR recipients. These locations achieved perfect scores on the 2026 Retail Excellence Daily (RED) Site Assessment Program, demonstrating excellence in maintaining brand image, cleanliness, safety and customer service.

Our Cenex STAR Store recipients

The Cenex STAR Store distinction recognizes locations that achieved a perfect 100% overall score without cure adjustments on this year’s Brand Standard Audit and Lighting Audit. We applaud these stores for their commitment to delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Did your location earn STAR Store status? Share the good news with your community by using the STAR Store press release, available on Cenex Hub.

New! Our Cenex Rising STAR recipients

This year, we have created the Cenex Rising STAR distinction to recognize sites that strive to achieve a perfect score through the cure process. These recipients earned a 100% overall score after cure adjustments, demonstrating their commitment to continuous improvement and retail excellence.

Thank you to all of this year's recipients for your hard work and dedication to representing the Cenex brand!