The Calm Before the Storm: The 2023 Convenience Store News Top 100 looks largely like a carbon copy of last year, but recent M&A activity will shake things up in the next 12 months.

The article discusses the lack of significant changes in the convenience store industry's rankings in the 2023 Convenience Store News Top 100 report. The article also highlights the recent increase in mergers and acquisitions, with BP's acquisition of TravelCenters of America Inc. being a notable example, indicating growing interest in the travel center and truck stop space.