7-Eleven Gets First Chief Marketing Officer
March 16, 2007 -- Doug Foster promoted to champion 'closer-to-the-customer,' local-store marketing. >

Imperial Tobacco Makes Offer to Altadis
March 16, 2007 -- Dramatic tobacco industry consolidation predicted. >

Sobeys' Q3 Earnings Fall 28 percent in Wake of Ongoing 'Transformations'
March 16, 2007 -- Canadian retailer's same-store sales solid, but wholesale tobacco business continues decline. >

Gas Prices Remain Volatile Across the U.S.
March 16, 2007 -- AAA reports fuel prices vary widely by market. >

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In terms of acquisitions, how will they impact your business in 2007?

I plan to acquire more locations -- 39%
I plan to sell locations -- 11%
I will consider selling/buying if the price is right -- 24%
I will not be selling or acquiring any stores in 2007 -- 13%
I don't know -- 13%


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In terms of acquisitions, how will they impact your business in 2007? I plan to acquire more locations -- 18%
I plan to sell my location -- 18%
I will consider it if the price is right -- 18%
I will not be selling or acquiring any stores in 2007 -- 36%
I don't know -- 9%

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