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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.



November 18, 2009

7-Eleven Promotes Bargerhuff to CMO
She will oversee all advertising and marketing initiatives in the U.S. and Canada.

Sheetz Name to Don New Little League Field
Family donates more than $150,000 to rename the field in memory of Joe Sheetz.

Remodeled Cumberland Farms Boosts Local High School Students
Convenience retailer donates cash for every fountain drink, coffee sold at the store.

Kum & Go Hiland Water Debuts in Eco-friendly Bottle
C-store chain's private label water is packaged in ENSO biodegradable plastic bottles.

Survey: Employee Morale "Low" at About a Quarter of Employers
Nearly half of employee respondents say workload has increased over past six months.

Exxon Sells Off 172 Stations to Southside Oil
Uppy's operator will sell dealer locations gasoline and collect rent on the properties.

Senate Committee Urged to Pass PACT Act
Bill preventing untaxed online cigarette trafficking passed by House in May.

November 17, 2009

Exclusive: New Beverages Creating Category Excitement
By targeting specific consumers, better-for-you drinks and 'quality' offerings build buzz and sales.

Giant Eagle Unveils Downloadable Online Gift Vouchers
GifterGo lets customers earn fuelperks! points online.

Wawa Sponsors 2010 Environmental Community Service Award
Retailer aims to raise awareness of environmental concerns throughout the Delaware Valley.

Retail Gas Prices Fall
Last week's price is down three cents from the prior week, to $2.61.

NYACS Backs Senator's Push for Cigarette Tax Collection
Association claims $1 billion would be generated annually from the cigarette taxes sold on Native American reservations.

Pennsylvania Taxes Little Cigars
State lawmakers impose 8-cent tax per cigar.

Dynamic Design
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CSNews' Special Combined 2009 Industry Report & Realities of the Aisle Consumer Study
For its 34th IR, Convenience Store News has partnered with leading companies, including Preston/Rogers Associates and The Nielsen Company, to provide the industry with the most comprehensive and actionable benchmarks and insights available. The new Realities of the Aisle consumer research study conducted by Convenience Store News, in partnership with Nielsen Homescan, asks consumers why they shop convenience stores, what types of prepared food do they buy at convenience stores, what influences their decision to buy prepared food at c-stores, and more.

2009 Industry Report
In a year that featured historic high gas prices and the beginning of a crushing recession, convenience stores' inside sales rose 3.3 percent on a per-store basis in 2008, and pretax profits per store rose 17.7 percent over a year ago, according to the Convenience Store News 2009 Industry Report. For its 34th IR, CSNews has partnered with leading companies, including Preston/Rogers Associates and The Nielsen Company, to provide the industry with the most comprehensive and actionable benchmarks and insights available. Through revealing retailer surveys and extensive statistical data, the report probes the total convenience industry picture, and examines the trends and sales results of the key merchandise and foodservice categories. The IR 2009 also features in-depth analysis of important areas of the c-store business such as motor fuels, operations and store development. This report includes data on: - Total industry store count - Merchandise and foodservice sales - Industry gross profit dollars, margin and pretax profits - Sales and profit analysis of all the major product categories - Motor fuel prices and consumption analysis - Operational expenses.

2009 Industry Forecast Study
The CSNews 2009 Industry Forecast Study provides a glimpse of the rough conditions ahead and critical insight for you to make the right buying decisions. This pdf contains the results of CSNews' 7th annual Forecast Study, including a macroeconomic projection of expected market conditions in 2009 and the impact they will have on sales, profit and growth of the key convenience store products categories: motor fuel, tobacco, malt beverages, confectionery, snacks and foodservice.
The "Big Dawg" in Town
With a focus on cleanliness, quality food and community involvement, Chris and Jody Carter make Shout & Sack the hub of Vinita, Okla.

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