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Biography

Angel Abcede

Angel Abcede is the former senior editor at CSP magazine, covering industry trends, investigative topics, technology and tobacco. His 25-year history with the channel fortifies his perspective and motivates him to seek out what's relevant, innovative and telling. 

Articles by
Angel Abcede

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Mergers & Acquisitions

OXXO enters the U.S. c-store market

Mexico-based retailer purchased 249 stores from Delek US, marking its U.S. debut

Company News

Methodical growth propels U.S. Market

The c-store retailer jumped 25 spots on the Top 202 ranking

Mergers & Acquisitions

Casey’s comes out swinging as newest player in M&A game

Convenience-store chain acquired Fikes Wholesale’s 198 CEFCO stores, growing its presence in Texas

Mergers & Acquisitions

7-Eleven vs. Circle K: When giants collide

Potential merger could reshape Top 202, with antitrust regulations triggering a new M&A frenzy in the convenience industry

Mergers & Acquisitions

How convenience stores can survive a buyout

Steve Morris shares how he endured multiple buyouts over his many years in the convenience business

Mergers & Acquisitions

Alimentation Couche-Tard could create national brand with potential Seven & i Holdings acquisition

The only convenience-store chain that comes close to a 50-state footprint is 7-Eleven, says brokerage president

Company News

Top 40 Convenience-Store Chains Ranked: A 2025 Update

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Seven & i deal still possible; Nouria Energy and H&S Energy make the annual list of biggest c-store chains

Top 202 2024

Which Convenience-Store Chains Fell Off This Year's Top 202 List?

Several well-known brands dropped due to acquisitions

Top 202 2024

Travel Centers Change Hands

Berkshire Hathaway purchasing remaining Pilot shares, BP buying TravelCenters of America among highlights

Top 202 2024

Family Express Focuses on Innovation, Growth

Retailer Profile: Family Express Corp.

Top 202 2024

Nouria Energy Expands Growth-Focused Mission

Retailer Profile: Nouria Energy Corp.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Convenience-Store Industry’s Resilience Fuels Mergers and Acquisitions

Kum & Go, TA, MAPCO sold, as midsized chains seize chance to grow

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