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GPM Investments, LLC Launches Holiday Retail Campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in 27 States

November 15, 2023
RICHMOND, VA – November 15, 2023– Today GPM Investments, LLC launched the MDA Holiday Retail Campaign in support of Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) mission in 1534 locations around ...
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ARKO Corp. Subsidiary GPM Investments Launches a Major Upgrade to its fas REWARDS Loyalty App

April 4, 2023
New fas REWARDS app introduces state-of-the-art features and exclusive deals and savings RICHMOND, Va., April 4, 2023 — GPM Investments, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ...
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ARKO Corp. Subsidiary GPM Investments’ Shane Mabry and Jim Rastetter Win Prestigious CSP Category Manager of the Year Awards

March 2, 2023
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) (“ARKO” or the “Company”), a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest convenience store operators in the United States, congratulates Shane Mabry ...
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ARKO Corp. Closes 23rd Acquisition, Expands its Retail Segment into Alabama and Mississippi with Purchase of the Assets of Transit Energy Group and its Affiliates

ARKO continues to execute its growth strategy, closing this accretive acquisition and extending ARKO’s convenience store footprint into Alabama and Mississippi ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) (“ARKO” or ...
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ARKO Corp. Announces Agreement to Acquire all Assets of Transit Energy Group, a Large Privately Held Portfolio in the Southeast with Approximately 350 Sites Across Retail and Wholesale

September 12, 2022
ARKO continues to work to create value for stockholders and execute its growth strategy, entering into an agreement for the accretive acquisition of approximately 350 wholesale and ...
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ARKO Corp. Closes its 21st Acquisition with the Purchase of one the Largest Fleet Fueling Cardlock Operators on the U.S. East Coast

July 26, 2022
Company Will Retain Nearly 100 Quarles Petroleum, Incorporated Employees RICHMOND, Va., July 25, 2022 — ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) (“ARKO”, the “Company” or “we”), one of the largest ...
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GPM Investments, LLC Recognizes Hometown Heroes on 24/7 Day July 24, 2022

July 22, 2022
Annual event celebrates first responders, medical and emergency professionals while raising funds for disaster relief RICHMOND, Va., July 22, 2022 – GPM Investments, LLC ("GPM"), a wholly owned ...
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ARKO Corp. Joins 2022 Fortune 500 List

May 23, 2022
Prestigious recognition highlights ARKO’s successful growth strategy RICHMOND, Va., May 23, 2022 — ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) (“ARKO” or the “Company”), one of the largest convenience store operators ...
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GPM Investments Seeking to Hire 5,000 Employees

May 5, 2022
Company offering retention bonuses and other incentives over the course of the summer May 5, 2022 GPM Investments, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO), is ...
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ARKO Corp. Appoints Ross Parman to Lead Investor Relations and Government Affairs

December 14, 2021
Experienced executive will be a vital resource as ARKO completes first full year as a U.S. public company RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) ...
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ARKO Corp. Opens New Scotchman Truck Stop in Rock Hill, SC

December 9, 2021
Latest remodel is a complete raze and rebuild with updated interior and exterior design RICHMOND, Va., December 9, 2021 — ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) (“ARKO” or the ...
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ARKO Corp.’s GPM Investments Enters into a Strategic Partnership with Sbarro, the Home of the Original XL NY Pizza

December 7, 2021
Partnership will start with four Sbarro restaurants inside Village Pantry store locations across the Midwest in the coming months RICHMOND, Va., December 7, 2021 — GPM Investments, ...
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ARKO Corp., the 6th Largest Convenience Store Operator in the Country, Announces its 20th Acquisition with the Purchase of the Handy Mart Chain in North Carolina

November 10, 2021
RICHMOND, Va., November 10, 2021 -- GPM Investments, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO; “ARKO” or the “Company”), today announced the closing of the acquisition ...
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ARKO Corp. Completes Second Store in Remodel Initiative

July 28, 2021
Latest remodel in Mechanicsville, VA is second of anticipated ten store remodels in 2021 RICHMOND, Va., July 28, 2021 — ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) (“ARKO” or the “Company”), who ...
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ARKO to Report Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results on August 12, 2021

July 22, 2021
RICHMOND, Va., July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) (the “Company”) today announced that the Company will report results for the second quarter ended ...
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ARKO Corp., the 6th Largest Convenience Store Operator, Announces Extended Wholesale Agreement with Core-Mark

May 26, 2021
Thirty-two month agreement increases total locations served by Core-Mark from 865 to 1,055 RICHMOND, Va. and WESTLAKE, Texas, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GPM Investments, LLC, a ...
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ARKO Corp., the 6th Largest Convenience Store Operator, Announces Close of ExpressStop Acquisition

May 19, 2021
RICHMOND, Va., May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GPM Investments, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO), today announced the closing of the acquisition ...
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ARKO to Report First Quarter 2021 Financial Results on May 13, 2021

May 10, 2021
RICHMOND, Va., May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) (the “Company”) today announced that the Company will report results for the first quarter ended ...
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ARKO Corp.’s subsidiary GPM Investments, LLC Received a $1 Billion Real Property Commitment from Oak Street Real Estate Capital, LLC

May 4, 2021
Agreement provides significant additional flexibility to continue GPM’s acquisition growth strategy GPM Investments, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO), entered into an agreement with Chicago-based real ...
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ARKO Corp.’s GPM Investments to Acquire ExpressStop Stores in Michigan and Ohio

March 10, 2021
Marks first acquisition since ARKO completed its transaction to trade on NASDAQ in December 2020 RICHMOND, Va., March 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GPM Investments, LLC, a wholly owned ...
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GPM Investments Teams Up with MDA to Run a Holiday Campaign to Raise Funds for People Living with Muscular Dystrophy, ALS and Related Neuromuscular Diseasess

December 15, 2020
Richmond, VA – GPM Investments, LLC, the seventh largest convenience store chain in the country and operator and fuel supplier of approximately 3,000 convenience stores in 33 ...
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ARKO / GPM Unveils Plans for its Store Prototype of the Future

November 30, 2020
Anticipates Remodeling Approximately 360 Stores Over the Next Three to Five Years Plans Include Complete Store Interior and Exterior Redesigns, Improved Customer Experience and Expanded Food and Beverage ...
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Arko/GPM and Haymaker Acquisition Corp. II Announce Business Updates

Receives $100 Million Investment Commitment from Affiliates of MSD Partners, L.P. Raises Fiscal 2020 and Fiscal 2021 Projection Arko Holdings, Ltd. Shareholders Approve Proposed Business Combination Transaction RICHMOND, VA – ...
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Arko/GPM and Haymaker Acquisition Corp. II to Participate in SPACInsider-ICR Webinar on November 12th at 2pm ET

November 9, 2020
RICHMOND, VA – ARKO Holdings Ltd., (“Arko”), whose primary asset is a controlling stake in GPM Investments, LLC, (“GPM” or the “Company”), a rapidly growing leader in ...
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Arko/GPM Expands To Almost 3,000 Combined Company Operated And Wholesale Sites Across 33 States

October 8, 2020
Richmond, VA - ARKO Holdings, Ltd. / GPM Investments, LLC (“Arko,” “GPM” or the “Company”), a rapidly growing leader in the U.S. convenience store industry, today announced the ...
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Haymaker, ARKO Holdings Ltd. and GPM Investments, LLC Announce Business Combination

September 9, 2020
Combined Company, ARKO Corp., Positioned for Continued Strong Growth within Recession-Resilient U.S. Convenience Store Industry Anticipated 2021 Pro-forma Adjusted EBITDA* expected to be $210 to 215 million Joint Investor ...
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GPM Investments, LLC Mourns the Loss of C-Store Veteran Rich Mione

July 28, 2020
RICHMOND, VA— Rich Mione, the man who started as a stock clerk in Michigan and ended his career as Senior Director of Marketing at GPM, has passed ...
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GPM Investments, LLC and its portfolio of convenience store brands with over 1,250 company operated locations across 23 states is teaming up with Feeding America to help fight hunger across the country.

July 23, 2020
Richmond, VA – In an effort to help those who have been hurt by the economic impact of COVID-19, GPM Investments is teaming up with Feeding America ...
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GPM Investments, LLC Initiates Hiring Event

May 4, 2020
GPM to Offer PayActiv, a powerful employee benefit, to 5,000 new hires RICHMOND, VA—GPM Investments, LLC, which operates and supplies convenience stores in 23 states, has organized a ...
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GPM to Install Floor Decals to Promote Social Distancing in its Ongoing Efforts to Protect Both Customers and Associates

April 8, 2020
RICHMOND, VA— GPM Investments, LLC continues to show that its first priority has always been to ensure the environment in which its associates work, and its customers ...
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GPM to Install Plastic Shields in its Efforts to Protect Both Customers and Associates

April 6, 2020
April 6, 2020 RICHMOND, VA— GPM Investments, LLC’s first priority has always been to ensure the environment in which their associates work, and their customers shop is clean ...
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GPM Investments, LLC to hire up to 5,000 store employees in the wake of the COVID-19 virus

March 27, 2020
March 21, 2020 RICHMOND, VA— GPM Investments, LLC, which operates and supplies convenience stores in 23 states, plans to hire 5,000 associates in their stores. In the wake of ...
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GPM Investments, LLC (“GPM”) continues its growth strategy by signing an agreement to acquire Empire Petroleum Partners’ (“Empire”) wholesale fuel distribution operations and retail stores. The transformational transaction will expand GPM’s footprint to distribute over 2.5 billion gallons annually to 2,800+ locations across the United States.

December 18, 2019
December 18, 2019 RICHMOND, VA— GPM has signed an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Dallas, TX based Empire, creating a premier national fuel distributor and retailer. ...
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GPM Investments closes another deal and begins operation of 64 Riiser, Baltus, Mad Max and Jetz stores in Wisconsin less than 2 months after the acquisition of Arkansas-based Cash and Sons stores.

December 3, 2019
December 3, 2019 RICHMOND, VA—GPM Investments, LLC has taken ownership of the Riiser convenience store chain with gas in Wisconsin from Riiser Fuels, LLC. This acquisition comes with ...
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GPM Investments, the operator or supplier to approximately 1,400 Convenience Stores in 23 states with Brands like fas mart®, E-Z Mart® and Scotchman®, teams up with MDA to run a holiday campaign to Raise Funds for People Living with Muscular Dystrophy, ALS and Related Neuromuscular Diseases

December 2, 2019
December 2, 2019 Richmond, VA – GPM Investments, the sixth largest convenience store chain in the country along with over 10,000 store associates are teaming up throughout the ...
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GPM closes another deal and begins operation of the Cash and Sons chain in Arkansas on the heels of recently announcing the pending acquisition of 63 Riiser stores in Wisconsin.

October 16, 2019
RICHMOND, VA—GPM Investments, LLC has taken ownership of the Cash and Sons convenience store chain with gas in Arkansas from Cash and Sons L-P Gas Company, Incorporated. ...
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Ruth Ann Lilly Promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising at GPM Investments, LLC

October 1, 2019
RICHMOND, VA—GPM Investments, LLC announces that Ruth Ann Lilly has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising. Ruth Ann joined the GPM team in 2017 ...
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GPM Investments to enter Wisconsin by acquiring 63 stores from Riiser Fuels and will now operate in 23 states

September 30, 2019
RICHMOND, VA—GPM Investments, LLC signed an agreement with Riiser Fuels to acquire 63 convenience stores with gas in Wisconsin. This acquisition will further develop GPM’s existing portfolio ...
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GPM Investments, LLC raises over $45,000 through St. Jude Give thanks. Give hope.™ to help find cures to save children battling cancer & other life-threatening diseases

July 30, 2019
July 30, 2019 RICHMOND, VA— GPM Investments, LLC, through two of its c-store chains, raised $45,255.55 during the St. Jude Give thanks. Give hope.™ campaign by enlisting its ...
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GPM Investments, LLC Offers Employees Pay-on-Demand

July 29, 2019
PayActiv program has allowed employees to access more than $1 million in earned wages before payday July 29, 2019 RICHMOND, VA—GPM Investments, LLC is now offering leading holistic financial ...
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Michael Bloom Joins Executive Leadership Team as CMO at GPM Investments, LLC

June 17, 2019
June 17, 2019 RICHMOND, VA—GPM Investments, LLC announces that Michael Bloom will be joining the executive team in the newly created role of Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising ...
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GPM Investments, LLC Brings New Dunkin’ Concept Store to Bristol, TN through its subsidiary, Broyles Hospitality, LLC–Marks 9th Store in their Portfolio

May 23, 2019
May 23, 2019 RICHMOND, VA—Broyles Hospitality, LLC, a subsidiary of GPM Investments, LLC, recently unveiled their Next Generation Dunkin’ store in Bristol, TN. The new Dunkin’ restaurant is ...
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GPM Deal Closed; GPM Subsidiary Begins Operation of Town Star Stores in Florida

April 2, 2019
GPM, the 6th largest convenience store chain in the country, now operates and supplies approximately 1,400 sites in 22 states April 2, 2019 RICHMOND, VA—A subsidiary of GPM ...
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GPM Investments, LLC Raises More Than $244,000 to Help Kids and Adults with Muscular Dystrophy, ALS and Related Neuromuscular Diseases via Holiday Pinups

February 6, 2019
GPM Investments reaches $1.38 million in giving for MDA From left-to-right: Bill Reilly (Sr. VP of Marketing), Arie Kotler (President & CEO), Joel Shaw (MDA Ambassador), Chris Giacobone (Chief ...
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$10,000 Grand Prize Awarded to Admiral Customer

February 1, 2019
Marks End of GPM Investments 2018 fas REWARDS® WIN $10,000 Contest From left-to-right: Nick Grant (District Manager), Robert Lynn (Regional Operations Manager), Troy Van Alstine (Winner), Mia Swavel ...
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Broyles Hospitality, LLC Brings New Dunkin’ Concept Store to Erwin, TN–Marks 8th Store in their Portfolio

December 19, 2018
December 18, 2018 RICHMOND, VA—Broyles Hospitality, LLC, a subsidiary of GPM Investments, LLC, recently unveiled their Next Generation Dunkin’ store in Erwin, TN. The new Dunkin’ restaurant is ...
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GPM Investments, LLC Raises More than $65,000 for Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief

November 9, 2018
November 9, 2018 RICHMOND, VA—For GPM Investments, LLC, the aftermath of Hurricane Florence greatly affected many of its stores, employees, and store communities. GPM wanted to make an ...
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GPM Deal Closed; GPM Begins Operation of 1-Stop C-Stores in Michigan

June 13, 2018
Marks GPM’s 3rd acquisition in 2018 securing them as the 6th largest convenience store chain in the country with almost 1,400 sites June 13, 2018 RICHMOND, VA—A subsidiary of ...
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GPM Deal Closed; GPM Begins Operation of E-Z Mart Stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana & Arkansas

April 18, 2018
GPM now operates and supplies approximately 1,400 sites in 22 states making it the 6th largest convenience store chain in the country April 18, 2018 RICHMOND, VA—A subsidiary of ...
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GPM Investments, LLC Raises More Than $160,000 to Help Kids with Muscular Dystrophy via Holiday Pinups

March 16, 2018
GPM reaches $1 million milestone in giving to MDA! March 15, 2018 RICHMOND, VA— For GPM Investments, LLC, the 2017 holiday season was a time to give back and ...
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GPM Deal Closed; Begins Operation of 5 Crenco Food Stores in South Carolina

March 7, 2018
GPM operates or supplies approximately 1,100 sites in 18 states and is the 6th largest convenience store chain in the country March 7, 2018 RICHMOND, VA—GPM Southeast, LLC, a ...
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fa$ MILLION Sweepstakes & Scratch Card Game is in Full Swing at GPM Investments Owned C-stores

January 29, 2018
Over $10,000,000 in instant, available prizes. Two lucky customers have a chance to each win $1,000,000! January 29, 2018 RICHMOND, VA—GPM Investments, LLC is pleased to announce the launch ...
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GPM Investments to Acquire E-Z Mart Stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana & Arkansas

December 28, 2017
As of the closing, GPM will operate and supply over 1,400 sites in 22 states making it the 6th largest convenience store chain in the country December 26, ...
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GPM Investments, LLC to Help Kids with Muscular Dystrophy

November 29, 2017
December launches Holiday Pinups Fundraiser at more than 980 Convenience Store Locations RICHMOND, VA—more than 980 GPM Investments, LLC operated convenience store locations throughout the East Coast ...
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It’s no TRICK! Admiral Convenience Store in Chesaning, MI Sells Winning Mega Millions Jackpot Ticket

November 2, 2017
RICHMOND, VA—it could be all Treats and no Tricks for a very fortunate Admiral Convenience store customer! The customer’s lucky ticket matched the five white balls (17-27-41-51-52) ...
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GPM Investments Deal Closed; Begins Operation of 7 Jiffy Stop Food Marts in Missouri

July 19, 2017
RICHMOND, VA—GPM Investments, LLC has taken ownership of 7 convenience stores with fuel sales in Missouri under the Jiffy Stop Food Marts banner. This acquisition will further ...
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GPM Investments Deal Closed; Begins Operation of 7 Dunkin’ Donuts Restaurants in Tennessee and Virginia

May 30, 2017
RICHMOND, VA—GPM Investments, LLC has taken ownership of Broyles Hospitality, the franchisee that operates 7 Dunkin’ Donuts locations in Tennessee and Virginia. This acquisition will further develop ...
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GPM Investments Deal Closed; Begins Operation of 92 Roadrunner Market Stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia

April 5, 2017
GPM now operates and supplies over 1,100 sites in 18 states and is the 7th largest convenience store chain in the country April 5, 2017 RICHMOND, VA—GPM Investments, ...
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Great News in Coffee at GPM Investments, LLC!

March 15, 2017
Our Perfect Harvest coffee is hot!! http://www.cspdailynews.com/industry-news-analysis/25-great-coffee-programs/fas-mart
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Great News at GPM Investments, LLC!

March 3, 2017
Read all about it! http://www.cspdailynews.com/industry-news-analysis/top-convenience-stores/retailer/gpm-investments-llc-2017
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GPM Investments, LLC Stores Raise more than $190,000 to Support Children & Adults with Muscular Dystrophy

February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017 RICHMOND, VA—GPM Investments, LLC announced that its 2016 MDA Holiday Fundraising Program raised over $190,000 to help liberate children and adults from the harm ...
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GPM Investments to Acquire All Roadrunner Market Stores

February 13, 2017
February 13, 2017 RICHMOND, VA—GPM Investments, LLC signed an agreement to acquire Mountain Empire Oil Company, Inc., operating as Roadrunner Markets, including all 92 convenience stores with fuel ...
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Great News at Fas Mart® Delis!

January 13, 2017
Read all about it! http://www.cspdailynews.com/category-news/foodservice/articles/5-most-craveable-c-store-chains#page=5 http://www.cspdailynews.com/category-news/foodservice/articles/5-healthiest-c-store-chains#page=3
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