Couche-Tard Makes Major Acquisition In The U.S.

"Convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has made its second- biggest acquisition in the United States since entering the market five years ago, buying 236 gas stations in four U.S. states.

Analysts hailed the deal as a positive move for Couche-Tard, North America's second-largest convenience store operator, with more than 5,200 stores. It will increase its density in some of its top US markets - Orlando and Tampa in Florida, Baton Rouge, La. and Memphis, Tenn. - and give it 71 stores in Denver, Colo., a new market for the Laval, Qc.-based firm."

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