Boyne Capital Acquires Majority Stake In YZY Fragrances
Private equity firm Boyne Capital has taken a majority stake in YZY Fragrances, a distributor for major retail chains like CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.
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Private equity firm Boyne Capital has taken a majority stake in YZY Fragrances, a distributor for major retail chains like CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.

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GPM Investments is partnering with RED E to integrate electric vehicle charging stations across its high-traffic convenience store portfolio.

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The convenience store chain is offering Nitro rewards members increased fuel savings through Labor Day to offset summer travel costs.

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The convenience store chain raised $12,500 for a local nonprofit through a quarterly charitable cup program across its retail locations.

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The convenience store giant is enticing rewards members with a summer-long $1 Slurpee promotion during afternoon hours at nationwide locations.
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