The Year in ReviewMergers and acquisitions were, once again, the most influential industry trend. Pump TVRetailers 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. ACT's Profit Soars Revenue increase, sparked by newer convenience stores, leads to a stock split. First Previous 198 199 200
