About 29% of respondents said the "oil spill's effect on retail" was the top industry story, while about 30% called the spill the top story beyond gasoline/convenience retailing.
Alimentation Couche-Tard's unsuccessful hostile-takeover attempt of Casey's General Stores earned the No. 2 [image-nocss] spot on the industry-related poll with about 19% of the vote, while "interchange-fee reform" took the No. 3 spot with about 13% of the vote. Positions four and five went to "health-care reform" and "the overall effect of the poor economy on the industry," respectively.
The ongoing saga of a possible Casey's General Stores sale, however, drew the most eyeballs to CSP Daily News, where stories of the takeover effortincluding two stories on 7-Eleven's entry into the fray--earned five spots on a list of the top 10 most-read stories of the year.
A complete list of the top 10 most-read stories from the year follows, along with links to refresh your memory or catch up if you missed them the first time.
No. 1) Acquisition Targets?
Consultant says Sheetz, Wawa ripe for acquisition; Stoeckel says, "Ridiculous!"
Original run date: Jan. 16, 2010
No. 2) Casey's Board Acts
Files shareholder rights agreement to prevent Couche-Tard's hostile takeover
Original run date: April 19, 2010
No. 3) Exposing a Vulnerability
Who else could buy Casey's General Stores and how much would it cost?
Original run date: April 14, 2010
No. 4) Flying J Sites to Sell for $1.17 Billion
Bankrupt company files reorganization, breakup papers in court
Original run date: Feb. 12, 2010
No. 5) 'Regular Joe'
Reality show gives 7-Eleven chief DePinto new perspective on company
Original run date: Feb. 22, 2010
No. 6) Blown Cover
Wawa CEO willing to "flounder" behind the scenes, but not undercover
Original run date: March 30, 2010
No. 7) 7-Eleven Adds Intrigue
Alternate bid for Casey's both vexing, beneficial to Couche-Tard buyout effort
Original run date: Sept. 9, 2010
No. 8) No Plan B
Why Couche-Tard is so intent on landing Casey's; analysts offer their two cents
Original run date: June 4, 2010
No. 9) 7-Eleven Makes Casey's Bid
"Mystery bidder" revealed; offers $40 a Share for Casey's
Original run date: Sept. 9, 2010
No. 10) Foodservice Inspiration
The Pantry borrows from Sheetz, is cautioned by Sheetz
Original run date: Aug. 11, 2010
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