The Pantry Comes Up ShortFirst-quarter earnings fall sharply. The Flavor FactorLong a staple of c-stores, frozen dispensed beverages try new flavors to juice up the category. Act Two Couche-Tard makes its second acquisition in the U.S. Midwest in six months. The Year in Review Mergers and acquisitions were, once again, the most influential industry trend. Pump TV Retailers enliven the fill-up experience with entertainment and loyalty-based programming. Retailers Report Mixed Results The Pantry sees fourth-quarter loss, 7-Eleven's September sales rise. Business as Usual for The Pantry Gas prices "will continue to be competitively priced," company pledges. ACT Earnings Rise Acquisition of Johnson Oil spurs increase. ACT Buys R-Con Centres Canadian retail chain takes control of 31 Mac's stores in Manitoba. South Carolina Addresses Lottery Issues Governor Jim Hodges pledges to begin ticket sales Nov. 1 statewide. First Previous 197 198 199 Next Last
