Convenience Stores & Truck Stops
Industry Description
The US convenience store (c-store) and truck stop industry includes about 120,000 stores with combined annual revenue of about $355 billion. Major companies include 7-Eleven (the North American subsidiary of Seven-Eleven Japan), Circle K (a division of Canada-based Couche-Tard); and The Pantry. The industry is fragmented: the top 50 companies account for about 40 percent of industry sales.
SIC: 5411, 5541
NAICS: 445120, 447110, 447190
NAICS: 445120, 447110, 447190
Related Industries:
Gas Stations, Petroleum & Petroleum Products Wholesalers, Food Wholesalers, Warehouse Clubs & Superstores, Grocery Stores & Supermarkets, Beer, Wine & Distilled Spirits Wholesalers, Biofuel ManufacturingTo get access to the full industry record, register now.
Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. | 55,432.92M | Tokyo, Japan |
| Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. | 18,965.90M | Laval, QC |
| Pilot Corporation | 17,000.00M | Knoxville, TN |
| Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. | 7,898.45M | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. | 6,718.37M | Tokyo, Japan |
Trends
Fuel Drives C-Store Sales - High retail gas prices have driven c-store sales to...
Industry Indicator
US consumer spending on nondurable goods, an indicator of convenience store sales, rose 6.1 percent in November 2011 compared to the same month in 2010.
Quarterly Industry Update
Flash Mobs: A Concern for Convenience Stores - Convenience stores are increasingly concerned about a new type of threat involving flash mobs, according to Convenience Store News. The flash mobs may use social...


