Dennis L. Ruben

The second quarter of 2013 was relatively quiet in terms of significant merger-and-acquisition activity, with a few notable exceptions.

Last year was truly a banner year for merger and acquisition activity in the convenience store industry.

Twelve months of activity set stage for momentous 2013

Although 7-Eleven Inc. was the "800-pound gorilla" in terms of the number and size of acquisitions it completed.