Small Operator

Pride Stores Seeks Buyer for Its 31 C-stores

CEO Robert Bolduc says he will know in six to eight weeks if he will sell and who the buyer will be.
Refuel Sets Its Sights on At Least Tripling Its Current Store Count

With the closing of its seventh acquisition, the company will operate nearly 130 convenience stores.

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Blueox Corp. Sells Off C-store Chain Citing the Plight of the Midsize Operator

The 11-store Neighborhood Market chain will be picked up by Stewart's Shops.
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Toms Sierra Co. Sells 13 of Its 16 C-stores

An undisclosed buyer picked up the sites in northern California.
Alta Convenience Acquires Red Horse Oil's C-store Business

The deal includes five sites in Wyoming.
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How Intelligent Workforce Scheduling and Task Management Technologies are Reshaping C-Store Operations

Faced with challenges from the ongoing pandemic, as well as changing employee and customer expectations, c-store operators are under increased pressure to improve productivity and do more with less.
Foxtrot Market Assembles Team to Expand Private Label Business

Mitch Madoff will serve as senior vice president of private label and supply chain, while Tae Strain steps up as corporate executive chef.
Franchisees Ask 7-Eleven to Reconsider 24-Hour Mandate

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, operators argue that finding help to staff overnights will be extremely challenging.
Refuel Adds New State to Its Operating Footprint

The retailer acquires Wag-A-Bag, operator of 16 convenience stores in the greater Austin market.
How Small Operators Can Leverage Their Community Connection

Many tools are at their disposal to create loyalty and strong bonds with their customers.
Short Stop Launches Carbon Offsetting Program

The Grow program is featured at 17 convenience stores in northeastern Kansas.

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