mergers and acquisitions

Tobacco

Dueling Reynolds Deals

Reynolds pushes for end-of-month Lorillard deal amidst rumors of a British American Tobacco takeover

CSP Magazine

Cover Story: Deal of the Year

The Susser-ETP deal shines a bright light on two critical elements facing the channel: The buying muscle behind MLPs (master limited partnerships) and the raw profitability of consolidation.

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.

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.

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

As multiples rise with mega-deals, industry's third-largest chain stays cautious

Plans to grow commercial, retail portfolio acquired from Dennis Trigg

Petroleum Marketing Group picks up baker's dozen c-stores, other supply contracts

The month's roundup of new convenience store openings and more

When Energy Transfer Partners announced its $1.8-billion acquisition of Susser Holdings last month, it was the latest in a resounding story about a financially savvy industry outsider quietly becoming one of the most aggressive downstream and convenience-store companies in the United States.

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