Small Operator

Rushco Food Stores Sells Business, Exits C-store Industry

The sale to Sampson-Bladen Oil includes 19 Rushco Markets branded convenience stores and one commissioned marketer location.
Atlantis Management Group Closes Deal to Grow Its Northeast Retail Network

The company will pick up Shell branded gas stations and convenience stores from WMA LLC.

Mountain Express' Growth Trajectory Reaches the Northeast

The retailer acquired Texon Oil's portfolio of retail gas locations, c-stores, and auto service bays.
Lucky Seven General Stores Partners With ADD Systems to Streamline Day-to-Day Operations

The operator implemented ADD eStore for store management and Atlas Reporting for business intelligence analytics.
Parkland USA Adds Another Deal to Its Acquisition Spree

The transaction with Lynch Oil will complement Parkland's Pacific Northwest growth platform.
CITGO Resumes In-Person Marketer Roundtables

An update on its Illuminate Reimage Program and details on the new CITGO Pay mobile payment were among the topics covered.
Small Format, Large Impact: Why Clustering Is Key to Convenience Success

C-store operators must leverage insights to give their customers exactly what they’re looking for.
Chevron & Jacksons Joint Venture Celebrates 1,000th Store Opening

The Vernon, Ala., Texaco station is the first ExtraMile location in the southeastern United States.
Kent Kwik Convenience Stores to Enter the Carolinas via Acquisition

The deal includes 11 locations, dealer wholesale supply accounts, and a trucking company.
Skupos Launches Multi-Brand Winter Discount Program

Promotional bundles on candy, snacks and energy drinks are designed to build incremental sales for small operators.
The Hub's Jared Scheeler Elected New NACS Chairman

Chief executive of six-store chain will also serve on the association's board of directors.
Abel's Quik Shops Chain Changes Hands as Owners Exit the Industry

Warrenton Oil Co. will expand its presence in Missouri with the acquisition of the 18-store chain.
Ramping Up Local Identity Could Drive Higher Results for C-store Chains

A new report recommends leveraging interior design, offering opportunities to touch merchandise, and getting creative with outdoor spaces.
Stewart's Shops Rebrands Acquired Blueox Neighborhood Market Stores

Six locations have been converted to Stewart's Shops, and one site is now a Stewart's Express Shop.

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