Research report highlights pros and cons of public c-store chains
More to come in next fiscal year
Will refashion 25 convenience stores in Q4, more in fiscal 2013
Seasonal decline hit as expected, but year-over-year stats grew
Expanding to 24-hour operations at 150 more locations
Seasonal decline expected in coming weeks, says Morgan Keegan
Chain reviews early results, plans for store growth on new states, markets
Chain expected to grow program in early 2012
Consumers increasingly choosing c-stores over fast feeders, says Technomic
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Regional retailer acquires Hayfield's two c-stores
Also names new chairmen, members to supplier board
Inside sales increase 16% despite inflation pressures
Casey's, Thorntons, Jacksons top three in CSP-Service Intelligence Mystery Shop category
Text message-based contest runs through October
Adds five more towns to pilot program; could expand further by year's end