3 Big Numbers: How 3 retailers are progressing through M&A

M&A Activity in C-Store Industry - Sunoco completed its acquisition of Parkland Corp. after 180 days, with a purchase price of $9.1 billion [3][4] - The future of Parkland's 699 underperforming U.S. stores remains uncertain, with speculation on whether Sunoco will operate them or sell them [4] - United Fuels Midwest sold 13 stores, including eight c-stores and five travel centers, to Casey's General Stores, Staples Oil, and an undisclosed third company [7] Oxxo's Expansion Strategy - Oxxo operates 571 fuel-selling stores in Mexico and is focusing on re-evaluating and rebranding over 200 stores acquired from Delek [5][6] - The company is also opening fuel-less convenience stores in the United States, indicating a strategic shift in its U.S. operations [5][6]