7-Eleven owner to buy Speedway gas stations for $21 billion
Tokyo-based Seven & i Holdings plans to acquire about 3,900 Speedway stores in 36 states. Indiana is one of Speedway’s largest markets.
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Shopping center planned for vacant 16th Street lot near downtown
The lot in the Herron-Morton Place Historic District was slated several years ago for a new gas station, drawing fierce opposition from nearby residents.
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Shell of former gas station on cusp of Meridian-Kessler to become office building
Real estate agent and nearby resident Kelly Lavengood says she was inspired by other rehab projects in the area to buy and renovate the former Pure Oil gas station on 38th Street.
Giant Eagle to acquire 56-store Ricker’s chain
Ricker’s Chairman Jay Ricker told IBJ on Thursday morning that a purchase agreement for his 39-year-old company is in place and the deal is expected to close by the end of the month.
Indiana convenience stores find new way around cold beer ban
The announcement on Thursday, ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, was the latest attempt to combat liquor stores’ exclusive right to sell cold carry-out beer in Indiana.
Two groups make deal on Sunday booze sales
Two powerful lobbying groups say they have resolved differences that previously led state lawmakers to give up on efforts to overturn the Prohibition-era Sunday carryout sales ban.
Cheapest fuel since 2005 to bring U.S. drivers `Christmas in July’
American drivers are preparing to hit the road this Fourth of July as seasonal gas prices plunge to their lowest in 12 years.
Local wiener eatery hawking franchises for convenience stores
King David Dogs is pursuing growth through gas stations and travel plazas by franchising kiosk-sized versions of its downtown restaurant, known for its quarter-pound, all-beef hot dogs.
Cold beer battle brewing after GOP leaders offer final bills
Lawmakers worked Wednesday to keep legislation alive that addresses a legal loophole used by Ricker's convenience stores to sell cold beer at two of its 50 locations.
Station owner takes steps to thwart skimming at gas pumps
Ricker's, an Anderson-based business with convenience store/gas stations throughout Indiana, is spending $150,000 to prevent the crimes from getting out of hand.
Low gasoline prices drag down U.S. retail sales
Sales were generally weak across the board: Auto dealers, electronics and appliance stores, grocery stores and department stores all reported lower sales.
Stores provide safe havens for domestic violence victims
All Ricker's Convenience Stores in Hamilton County have joined the "Safe Haven" initiative.
Kroger’s $464M plan for Indy includes new stores, 3,440 jobs
The Cincinnati-based grocer on Wednesday revealed further details of a four-year strategy to solidify its place in the Indianapolis-area market, including new, expanded and remodeled stores.
With moratorium looming, filings surge for new gas stations
Since early March, when city officials announced plans to establish the moratorium in commercial areas adjacent to neighborhoods, the Indianapolis Department of Code Enforcement has received 18 applications to build at locations that would be subject to the ban.
Historic church once again target of demolition
Local preservationists are rallying to save the 101-year-old church from being razed to make way for a gas station and convenience store. Its congregation wants to start fresh in a new facility.
Convenience chain going upscale as it plots new stores
Anderson-based Ricker’s new gas station and convenience store at 146th Street and Carey Road in Westfield offers made-to-order burritos and self-serve frozen yogurt. The Anderson-based company plans to use the Westfield site as a model for its next generation of stores.
Judge finds ‘rational’ reasons for restricting cold-beer sales
Judge Richard L. Young ruled the state has legitimately drawn a line by only allowing liquor stores to sell cold beer.
Speedway stores cited for beer sales on Christmas
Indiana State Excise Police have cited 109 Speedway convenience stores in Indiana, accusing them of illegally selling beer on Christmas.
Holiday sales could ride on lower gasoline prices
Many retail analysts have forecast a ho-hum sales gain of about 2 percent this year; others predict an increase of up to 3.9 percent. But steadily cheaper gas could send holiday sales shooting above 5.4 percent, analysts say.
Bill would crack down on convenience store safety
Stores with crime problems that wanted to remain open overnight would have to do one of the following: have two employees working, install a bulletproof enclosure, have a security guard or conduct business through a pass-through trough.
BP pays $1.5M in claims to date in gas recall
BP has paid more than $1.5 million in claims arising from a multistate recall of incorrectly formulated gasoline that damaged some vehicles' mechanical components.