LAKELAND, FL-Locally-based Publix Super Markets reports it is selling its 14 Pix fuel and convenience store chain locations in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee it began testing in 2001.
The grocer states that Circle K Stores Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., will acquire 13 stores. Max Arnold & Sons of Hopkinsville, KY will purchase a Pix location in Tennessee.
“We consistently evaluate our business, including the products and services we choose to offer our customers,” said Publix CEO Ed Crenshaw. “The sale of PIX locations gives us the ability to remain passionately focused on our core business, our customers and the products and services we offer within our grocery retail environment. ” See story in the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
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