Convenience Store Decisions Newsletter for January 3, 2007

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	January 3, 2007

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The Dumber They Are, The Harder They Fall A look at some unusual c-store robberies that prove crime doesn’t pay. Retail hold-ups and robberies serve as a tent pole on the police blotter of just about every local newspaper. And while most of these crimes tend to follow a simple formula-thief holds up store at gun/knifepoint; thief takes money and runs; thief (hopefully) gets caught by the police-some that are a bit more unorthodox and slip through the cracks. [Read the full story here...] by Michael Ferrari Staff Writer Convenience Store Decisions
Industry News
Oppenheim Shrinks its C-Store Portfolio PJ’s Country Store and Family Quick Stop acquired by CSH Inc. West Coast Facing $3 Per Gallon Refinery maintenance could cause climbing prices in the winter, analyst says. The Pantry Strikes Back at Costco Chain alleges below-cost sales, files suit in Alabama to force the warehouse club to comply with the state's motor fuel law. GetGo is Growing Giant Eagle opens its 119th convenience store in Pa. Sheetz Cuts Prices on MTO Offering Chairman Steve Sheetz steps up to the camera to push new promotion. Couche-Tard Focused on Florida Thirteen Groovin’ Noovin stores in the Sunshine State acquired from Richor Inc. Carolina Tobacco Company Strikes Deal Reaches $31 million settlement to be distributed among 46 states.

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