Pa. Associations Honor Convenience RetailersVolunteers from Rutter's, Wawa, Crossroads and others presented with Keystone Awards. Loss of Price Supports Hurting Small RetailersHypermarket competition in the Pacific Northwest adds to factors creating toughest U.S. market. Wal-Mart Tapping Convenience Market Leading mass merchandiser says its Neighborhood Market is smaller and more convenient for shoppers who want to pick up items quickly. In the Wash Already stealing gasoline share, hypermarkets move into car washes. Albertson's Focusing on Florida Fuel program expansion highlights company's strategic direction. Hyper-Competitive In 1996, a single H. E. Butt (H-E-B) grocery store began selling fuel in its parking lot in Midland, Texas, a mid-size market with a poulation of 300,000 that was well-served by traditional petroleum marketers such as Kent Oil Inc. Crossing the Channel Convenience store chains are developing innovative strategies to ward off big-box retailers. Albertsons Targets Delivery Business Supermarket retailer expands its presence in Puget Sound with additional pickup and delivery services. Wal-Mart the Largest Retailer Convenience and supermarket retailer Kroger remains at number two. Louisiana Retailers Struggling Mass merchandisers and supermarket retailers are digging into fuel sales. First Previous 1 2 3
