Giant Eagle in c-store acquisition
Giant Eagle Inc. is expanding its footprint in Indiana.
The Pittsburgh based-company plans to acquire Ricker Oil Co., which operates 56 convenience stores and fuel stations in Indiana. In addition to supermarkets under its own banner, Giant Eagle operates c-stores under the GetGo banner.
Giant Eagle and Ricker Oil are both private, family-owned companies. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
“Ricker’s has proudly served the Indiana community for nearly 40 years, and we are so excited to have found a partner in Giant Eagle and GetGo,” stated Ricker Oil Co. president and CEO Quinn Ricker, in a report by The Herald Bulletin. “We believe strongly that the coming together of our two businesses will be a seamless and extremely positive experience for employees, customers and business partners alike.”
Giant Eagle operates more than 410 stores across western Pennsylvania, north central Ohio, northern West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.
The Pittsburgh based-company plans to acquire Ricker Oil Co., which operates 56 convenience stores and fuel stations in Indiana. In addition to supermarkets under its own banner, Giant Eagle operates c-stores under the GetGo banner.
Giant Eagle and Ricker Oil are both private, family-owned companies. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
“Ricker’s has proudly served the Indiana community for nearly 40 years, and we are so excited to have found a partner in Giant Eagle and GetGo,” stated Ricker Oil Co. president and CEO Quinn Ricker, in a report by The Herald Bulletin. “We believe strongly that the coming together of our two businesses will be a seamless and extremely positive experience for employees, customers and business partners alike.”
Giant Eagle operates more than 410 stores across western Pennsylvania, north central Ohio, northern West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.