For the second straight year, fuel retailer and wholesaler Global Partners LP, owner of the Alltown Fresh and other convenience-store brands, has been named among the World’s Most Admired Company by Fortune magazine.
The list includes 229 firms based in the United States, 59 in Europe and 26 in the Asia/Pacific region. Apple, Cupertino, California, is No. 1 overall for the 18th straight year.
Global Partners, Waltham, Massachusetts, an honorable mention overall, is ranked sixth in the category of diversified wholesalers, up from seventh in 2024. The company said the ranking “reflects Global’s continued success, industry leadership and commitment to shaping the future of energy.”
Global Partners is No. 21 on CSP’s 2024 Top 202 ranking of U.S. convenience-store chains by store count.
“I’m incredibly proud of our entire Global team for achieving this recognition,” said Eric Slifka, president and CEO of Global Partners LP. “It highlights our dedication to providing the energy that keeps our communities growing, moving and thriving—while reinforcing our commitment to leading the transition toward a sustainable energy future.”
To earn a place on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list, businesses must rank in the top half of an industry survey of corporate executives, board directors and analysts, Global Partners said. Companies are evaluated on their reputation for attributes such as talent attraction and retention, management quality, social responsibility, innovation and product or service excellence.
“It’s always an honor to be recognized, especially by our peers,” Slifka continued. “This achievement is a testament to our dedicated team members across our retail markets, terminals and offices, who go above and beyond to provide exceptional service to our customers and guests.”
Global is one of the largest liquid-energy companies on the East Coast, operating and managing dedicated storage at 54 terminals, strategically connected to rail, pipeline and marine assets, extending from Maine to Florida and into the U.S. Gulf States. In 2024, the company expanded its reach with two acquisitions, adding five terminals to its network. The company is also advancing its transition to low-carbon, renewable fuel options to meet evolving energy demands.
Global Partners owns, operates or supplies more than 1,700 retail locations across the Northeast states, the Mid-Atlantic and Texas, of which 353 are company owned. Brands include Alltown Fresh, Honey Farms and XtraMart, among others.
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