CSP Magazine | November 2012

A Channel in Transition

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As we look ahead into the new year, the c-store and downstream petroleum markets are abuzz with capital and consolidation.

Fuel distributor Lehigh Gas Partners of Allentown, Pa., has launched an initial public offering expected to generate at least $105 million, and Susser Holdings is proceeding rather nicely with its master limited partnership of spinoff Susser Petroleum Partners. 

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Mid-Atlantic retailer is carving out a new vision for Circle K.

Rise of MLPs to accelerate consolidation of convenience and fuel marketing.

Retailers ponder whether 'tobacco category' should be changed to 'nicotine category.'

Does the CDC’s latest tobacco math really add up?

New Gas N Wash site strives to make customers’ lives easier.

Full coverage of the 2012 NACS Show.

Operators see big savings on water, electricity and money via eco-friendly car-wash features.

Day-parts, employees factor into successful foodservice sampling.

Swift action is important when products are pulled: an HBC primer.

Johnny Junxion’s rewinds to the ’50s while keeping an eye on modern opportunities.

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