$1.1 billion acquisition includes Alabama travel centers; Conn’s, Badcock stores closing in Alabama

Casey’s General Stores is acquiring the owner of CEFCO Convenience Stores for $1.1 billion.

$1 billion acquisition includes Alabama travel centers

Casey’s General Stores is acquiring the owner of CEFCO Convenience Stores for $1.1 billion. The purchase includes 198 stores, including 11 in coastal Alabama. – AL.com

Conn’s, Badcock stores closing in Alabama

Conn’s HomePlus, parent company of Badcock Home Furniture, filed for bankruptcy last week, and more than 40 Conn’s and Badcock stores in Alabama have started going-out-of-business sales. Conn’s is closing five locations in Alabama, while Badcock is closing 38 in the state. – Bama Buzz

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