Small Operator

Kudos to Celebrate Entry Into the Convenience Channel
The new brand will serve the Houston area and focus on celebrating local first responders and heroes.
True North Energy Expands C-store Network in Ohio
The Ohio-based operator will pick up four sites from Free Enterprises Inc.

Mergers and Acquisitions
True North Energy Expands C-store Network in Ohio
The Ohio-based operator will pick up four sites from Free Enterprises Inc.
Technology
Choice Market to Open Portable & Autonomous C-store
The Juxta Nomad store will debut at a Colorado music festival and then move to a home base in Denver.
Technology
Dore Stores Enhances In-Store Operational Efficiencies
The c-store and Jerky Outlet operator tapped ADD Systems to simplify operations while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Corporate & Store Operations
Convenience Channel Sees Traffic Jump Across Brands
Placer.ai analysis finds the c-store market is a highly regional one.
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Small Operator
Convenience Store Guide to Effective Loss Prevention
Fuels
Smith Oil Adds Fuel Discounts Through Branded App
The company partnered with Liquid Barcodes to develop a payment system that utilizes ACH debit.
Small Operator
Big Y Expands Its C-store Format
Two new sites bring the retailer's total convenience store count to 16.
Small Operator
Olin Oil Exits Convenience Store Business
Seven locations were acquired by a fellow Wisconsin business.
Fuels
Nouria Energy Adds Harry's C-stores to Its Network
The Massachusetts-based company acquires the assets of H.A Mapes Inc.
Technology
PDI Expands Small Operator Reach With Skupos Acquisition
The move gives the company access to performance and activation at more than 25,000 independent sites.
Other Merchandise & Services
Foxtrot Enters Into New Partnership for Specialty Products
KeHe Distributors will service the retailer's 28 convenience stores and online business.
Foodservice
Krispy Krunchy Chicken Maps Out 'Aggressive Growth'
The convenience channel plays a key role in the strategy.

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