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Casey's Acquisition Hits the Bullseye
November 19, 2009 -- Nine Bullseye convenience stores a perfect fit for chain's business model, CFO says.

QuikTrip Modernizing Wichita Stores
November 19, 2009 -- C-store chain plans "scrape and build" for one of its oldest stores in the Kansas city.
Retailers Give Back Locally with Food
November 19, 2009 -- Chevron donates to California food bank, while the AFPD provides 2,400 turkeys.
AAA: More Thanksgiving Travelers to Hit the Road
November 19, 2009 -- Automobile travel over the holiday is expected to increase 2.1 percent over last year.
WEIRD BUT TRUE: Ellen DeGeneres Show Draws Crowd at Gas Station
November 19, 2009 -- TV talk show host's crew gave out $10K in prizes, including Shell gift cards and cash.
Beer, Snacks Top Customer Satisfaction Index
November 19, 2009 -- As in the past, consumers turn to comfort foods during tough economic times.
Survey: Holiday Shoppers Will Spend Less on Gift Cards
November 19, 2009 -- The average person will spend $139.91 on gift cards this year vs. $147.33 last year.
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PACT Act Passed by Senate Committee
November 19, 2009 -- Members had no objections to the amended law preventing online cigarette trafficking.
Food Safety Bill Poised for Senate Floor Vote
November 19, 2009 -- Advocates call on the full body to pass the bill before the end of the year.
 

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2An Industry and Nation on the Verge of
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Brazil's economy and convenience industry are booming, but rampant corruption, socialism, high taxes and pollution threaten to keep it down.

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Sights from a Blooming Nation
The Brazilian c-store industry has remarkable similarities with and differences from the U.S.


In Tough Times, 10 Ways Retailers Can Bring Holiday Cheer
Nielsen reports U.S. consumers continue to make fewer shopping trips at packaged-goods retailers. Value channels, dollar stores, warehouse clubs and supercenters are outperforming grocery, drug, mass and convenience store trips.

What's the “New Normal” in the Financial Marketplace
By John C. Flippen Jr. and John Sartory, Petroleum Capital and Real Estate LLC
Raising acquisition funds still possible in post-Lehman Brothers financial climate.


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