BW Gas & Convenience Holdings has acquired 21 convenience stores in Iowa, US, from Kum & Go, L.C.
The company acquired three stores located in Mason City last week, and the remaining 18 stores will be bought over the next four weeks.
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This acquisition will take the number of convenience stores owned and operated by BW Gas & Convenience in Iowa to 31.
The company plans to own between 600 and 1,000 stores across the US in next several years.
Meanwhile, BW Gas & Convenience has also unveiled its national convenience store brand, Yesway, to offer a wide range of products and an improved food service.
Yesway also plans to spend approximately $6.7m to refurbish its entire portfolio to further enhance the customer experience.
Yesway senior vice-president of operations Brian Trout said: “The new exterior and interior store design will enhance the overall appeal of the stores and enable us to offer a fresh experience for consumers in the Iowa region.
Yesway chairman and chief executive officer Thomas Nicolas Trkla said: “Customers will enjoy redesigned stores that are true to our brand tenets, which are to be user-friendly, inviting and efficient.
“Over the years, the previous owners have established a loyal and reliable customer base, and we look forward to continuing to serve them in their respective local communities."
