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Mergers & Acquisitions

Fortress Forges United Oil Acquisition (Slideshow)

 By Mitch Morrison and Samantha Oller on Jul. 08, 2014

Private-equity group picks up L.A. c-store chain famous for its cutting-edge architecture

Beverages

Unique Beverages Acquires Activate Drinks

 Jul. 08, 2014

Deal includes vitamin-water brand and cap technology

CSP Magazine

Industry View: On Differences and New Beginnings

By Jim Fisher on Jul. 08, 2014

When considering a location for a new convenience store or other business, the blank land must be viewed the same way an artist sees a blank canvas.

CSP Magazine

Industry View: Preparing for Another War

By Mike Lawshe on Jul. 08, 2014

History repeats itself as grocery companies, drug stores, dollar stores, home-improvement stores, QSRs and barbecue restaurants continue to pursue the greener grass of convenience retailing and gasoline marketing.

Company News

Irving Oil, New England Special Olympics Celebrate 15-Year Partnership

Jul. 08, 2014

Raises more than $2.8 million; aims to reach $3 million this year

Fuels

QuikTrip's Not-So-Secret Weapon

By Kelly Kurt and Samantha Oller on Jul. 08, 2014

New-era chain steps up retail game as it shrugs off fuel-demand declines

Fuels

U.S. Oil's Loyal Following

By Kelly Kurt and Samantha Oller on Jul. 08, 2014

How a Wisconsin chain is strengthening the forecourt-store connection

CSP Magazine

Industry View: Anatomy of the Smaller-Firm Deal

By Kenneth Shriber on Jul. 08, 2014

We love working with smaller fuel-distribution companies. They have unique personal dynamics. They bring many years of experience and knowledge to the table. For decades they have operated in their own sphere of influence, quietly and relatively immune to downward economic cycles. Yet once the owners of these companies decide to pursue a sale, something emotional (and perhaps physiological) happens.

Snacks & Candy

Driving Candy Impulse Sales

Jul. 08, 2014
Snacks & Candy

A Mixed Bag of Salty-Snacks Sales Data

Jul. 07, 2014
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