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Casey’s boosts 3-year growth target to 500 stores
The retailer is on track to reach the original 350-site goal “nearly 18 months early” thanks to its upcoming CEFCO acquisition, said CEO Darren Rebelez.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 5, 2024 -
True North acquires 15 c-stores in Wisconsin
This comes nearly three years after Brecksville, Ohio-based True North first entered Wisconsin, where the retailer now operates over 30 c-stores.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Why Texas has become the epicenter of c-stores in the US
Spurred by a fast-growing population and desirable building regulations, convenience retailers are flocking to the Lone Star State, experts say.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Texas c-store retailer acquires 17-location competitor
Fischer’s Neighborhood Market, which operates over 30 locations in south-central Texas, has agreed to acquire regional chain Mini Mart.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Fueling Up: Couche-Tard is seizing the moment to dominate
Circle K’s parent company is on a mission to become the world’s largest c-store retailer, as evidenced by this week’s bid to acquire 7-Eleven and its deal to buy GetGo.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 20, 2024 -
Examining the challenges — and likelihood — of Couche-Tard’s takeover of 7-Eleven
The Canadian retailer will undoubtedly face several hurdles in achieving what would be one of the biggest and most surprising M&A deals in recent memory, experts say.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 20, 2024 -
Snickers owner Mars to buy Kellanova for $35.9B
The deal for the Cheez-It and Pringles maker is the biggest in the food space since the Kraft Heinz merger in 2015. It gives the gum and candy giant a dominant presence in savory snacks, where it currently has little exposure.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 14, 2024 -
CrossAmerica increasing its retail focus
The firm converted 80 locations to company-owned sites as part of a plan to grow its c-store segment.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 12, 2024 -
D&H United buys fellow fuel system services company
The deal for Missouri-based Show Me Petroleum Equipment is the company’s fifth acquisition in the past two years.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 7, 2024 -
Casey’s to acquire CEFCO for $1.1B
The deal will add nearly 200 stores to the retailer’s footprint and introduce it to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi.
By Brett Dworski , Jessica Loder • July 26, 2024 -
United Refining acquires 14-store Pennsylvania chain
Pump N Pantry is leaving the industry after nearly 50 years, continuing a run of small retailers selling their businesses amid today’s difficult operating environment.
By Brett Dworski • July 16, 2024 -
No big deal: Small and mid-size M&A have ruled the c-store industry in 2024
While the first half of the year saw some big deals, most have been in the 10- to 60-store range as family-owned retailers continue to sell their businesses.
By Brett Dworski • June 27, 2024 -
Anabi/Rebel acquires 17 c-stores
Many of the Fast Track locations, which are all in northern Florida, include co-located QSRs that came with the deal as well.
By Jessica Loder • June 17, 2024 -
How Casey’s quietly acquired over 100 c-stores this past year
The Iowa-based retailer had one of its more active years on the M&A front through a series of small acquisitions of 10 stores or less.
By Brett Dworski • June 13, 2024 -
BreakTime expands to 2 new states with acquisition
The convenience retailer, which bought 23 Loaf ‘N Jug stores in North Dakota and Montana, is the latest company to buy assets from EG America.
By Jessica Loder • June 6, 2024 -
Kent Companies acquires 8 c-stores in West Texas
The purchase includes the entire Jack’s Convenience Stores chain across Midland, San Angelo and Abilene as Kent continues to grow in its home region.
By Brett Dworski • May 17, 2024 -
Amcon acquires another c-store distributor
The Nebraska-based company continues to expand its reach around the U.S. with its third acquisition since late 2022.
By Brett Dworski • April 22, 2024 -
Another Parkland shareholder calls for a sale of the company
It marks the second time in the past week that one of the retailer’s investors has pushed for this change in order to boost returns.
By Brett Dworski • April 17, 2024
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