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US: Casey's eyes growth as Q3 earnings rise
6 March 2012
US c-store operator Casey's General Stores has recorded an increase in third-quarter profit and said it continues to expand its footprint in new states.
US: Casey's posts Q2 profit growth
7 December 2011
US c-store operator Casey's General Stores has posted a jump in quarterly profits on the back of higher sales.
US: Retailer Casey's books Q1 profit increase
9 September 2011
US convenience store retailer Casey's General Stores has reported a rise in quarterly profits as new outlets and better same-store food sales increased revenues.
US: Casey's Q4 profits on the rise
15 June 2011
US c-store retailer Casey's General Stores has posted an increase in fourth-quarter profits, with the company insisting it had ended a year when it fought off a hostile takeover bid from Canadian rival Couche-Tard on a "strong" note.
US: Casey's acquires 22 stores in Iowa
3 June 2011
US-based Casey's General Stores has entered an agreement to acquire 22 convenience stores from Kum & Go.
CANADA: Couche-Tard profits jump on gas sales
11 March 2011
Canadian forecourt and convenience retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard has booked a 30.8% jump in year-to-date net earnings, boosted by rising gas sales.
US: Store rebranding and commodity costs hit Casey's Q3
8 March 2011
The cost of rebranding newly-acquired stores, volatile commodities and the battle to fend off a takeover from rival c-store retailer Couche Tard have hit quarterly profits at Casey's General Stores.
US: Casey's to acquire five QuickTrip stores
4 March 2011
US convenience operator Casey's General Stores has today (4 March) announced plans to acquire some five outlets from QuickTrip in Springfield, Missouri.
US: Casey's General Stores acquires NuWay outlets
16 February 2011
US-based retailer Casey's General Stores has entered an agreement to acquire some 11 convenience stores from the NuWay Cooperative of Trimont, Minnesota.
The just-food management briefing - M&A in 2010 - a year in review
20 December 2010
Kraft Foods' move to buy Cadbury in January failed to spark a burst of M&A activity in the food industry, as economic conditions continued to dampen attitude to risk. As the year progressed, however, and confidence returned, the pace of acquisitions picked up. But as Dean Best reports, the nature and rationale behind the deals has altered significantly.
The just-food management briefing - M&A in 2010 - a timeline
20 December 2010
There have been over 640 stories in just-food's M&A section since April this year covering everything from industry-changing mergers to bolt on acquisitions and brand disposals. This section to the briefing tracks the major moves through the year by looking at all the deals that were put under scrutiny in our insights section.
US: Takeover defence hits Casey's Q2 earnings
8 December 2010
US c-store operator Casey's General Stores, which spent the summer fighting a takeover bid from Canada-based rival Couche-Tard, has seen the battle hit second-quarter profits.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
5 November 2010
Within a raft of trading updates this week, Kellogg and Chiquita Brands International posted disappointing results, although Unilever and organics retailer Whole Foods Market had better news for the market. Heinz is entering what may become a protracted series of negotations with its Wigan staff over wages, while rumours abound that Marks and Spencer may look to re-acquire the stores in western Europe that it sold in 2001. Here's the best of what was said this week.
UPDATE: US: Casey's bid fails but 7-Eleven still eyes expansion
3 November 2010
7-Eleven said today (3 November) it still wants to pursue "aggressive" expansion in North America even after its bid to buy local c-store chain Casey's General Stores failed.
US: Casey's, 7-Eleven end takeover talks
3 November 2010
US convenience operator Casey's General Stores and larger rival 7-Eleven have ended two months of takeover talks.
US: Casey's General Stores acquires 44 Kabredlo's outlets
3 November 2010
US c-store chain Casey's General Stores has signed a deal to acquire 44 Kabredlo's outlets.
US: Casey's buys Short Stop outlets
29 October 2010
US-based Casey's General Stores has acquired six Short Stop outlets owned by J.D. Carpenter Companies.
US: Casey's General Stores buys Harper Oil Co. outlets in Illinois
13 October 2010
Casey's General Stores, the US c-store retailer that fought off a takeover attempt from Canadian rival Couche-Tard, is to buy 19 stores in Illinois from Harper Oil Co.
Best bits: Unilever, SOS, Premier next in M&A spotlight
4 October 2010
The recent appetite for M&A in the food industry is showing little sign of abating.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
1 October 2010
Analysts saw reasons to be cautious over the big events of the week, pouring cold water on Wal-Mart's plans to enter Africa through its planned acquisition of Massmart and expressing concern over Denise Morrison as the new CEO of Campbell Soup Co. The six-month war of words between Casey's General Stores and Couche-Tard seems to have ended, with the Canadian operator letting its tender offer expire. Here's the best of what was said this week.
US: Couche-Tard walks away from Casey's pursuit
1 October 2010
Couche Tard, the Canadian c-store retailer, has walked away from its efforts to buy US-based rival Casey's General Stores.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
24 September 2010
This week has been firmly focused on private label relaunches, with Asda, Ocado and Sainsbury's all relaunching various aspects of their own-label ranges. The war of words between Casey's and Couche-Tard may calm a little bit this week as Casey's slate of board nominees were reinstated on the convenience operator's board. Here's the best of what was said this week:
US: Casey's claims victory in Couche-Tard proxy battle
23 September 2010
Casey's General Stores announced today (23 September) that, based on a preliminary vote count, its shareholders have reelected all eight of the US c-store chain's incumbent directors.
US: Couche-Tard accuses Casey's of "obfuscation"
21 September 2010
Couche-Tard has accused takeover target Casey's General Stores of trying to "obfuscate the choices" presented to its shareholders around the US convenience operator's future.
US: Casey's still in 7-Eleven talks; sticks to AGM date
20 September 2010
Takeover target Casey's General Stores, the US c-store retailer, said today (20 September) it remains in talks with suitor 7-Eleven over a possible deal.
Best bits: Carrefour reaches for the stars with Planet stores
20 September 2010
With its all-new Carrefour Planet hypermarket chain and with a target of 18% sales growth in five years, the French retail giant is clearly reaching for the stars. But will the French retail giant succeed?
US: Couche-Tard receives further proxy advisor blow
17 September 2010
US c-store retailer and takeover target Casey's General Stores has received further support for its board nominees from two proxy advisory service
UPDATE: US: Couche-Tard urges investors to vote against Casey's at AGM
16 September 2010
Canadian c-store group Couche-Tard has released an open letter to the shareholders of takeover target Casey's General Stores that urges investors to vote against the US retailer at next week's AGM.
US: Couche-Tard receives proxy advisor blow in Casey's bid
16 September 2010
US c-store retailer and takeover target Casey's General Stores has received support for its board nominees from two proxy advisory services ahead of what looks set to be tense AGM next week.
US: Casey's hints higher bid could open door for Couche-Tard
15 September 2010
Casey's General Stores has hinted it would be willing to open talks with hostile suitor Couche-Tard if the Canadian group raises its offer for the US convenience store retailer.
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