Year in Review: The Top Supplier News of 2024Merger-and-acquisition activity was not exclusive to the retail side of the convenience proposition. The C-store Channel Keeps EvolvingHere are six trends that will impact convenience in the year ahead. Year in Review: The Top M&A Deals of 2024 7-Eleven, Couche-Tard and Casey's embarked on some of the biggest expansion plans in the c-store channel. Stewart's Shops Completes Deal for Jolley Stores The acquisition includes 45 c-stores plus wholesale and residential heating assets. Hi-Noon Petroleum Sells Assets to Jacksons Food Stores The deal includes three convenience stores plus dealer accounts and a transportation fleet. Hershey Rejects Mondelēz's Preliminary Takeover Bid Hershey Trust Co. deemed the offer too low. J.M. Smucker Co. Completes Sale of Voortman Brand The divestiture is a continuation of the company's strategy to optimize its portfolio and reallocate resources to its core growth brands. Future of 7-Eleven Could Include an IPO Reports indicate a management buyout offer of Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd. calls for an initial public offering of the North American c-store business. Wild Bill's Tobacco Expands Store Network The Midwest tobacco retailer acquires 34 Cheap Tobacco stores. Alimentation Couche-Tard Sets the Table for Growth in 2025 Acquisition deals for GetGo and Hutch's c-stores are on track to close next year. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
