7-Eleven, Inc. has acquired New England Pantry, a company that operates 58 convenience stores under the White Hen Pantry brand. The acquisition significantly expands 7-Eleven's presence in the greater Boston area, bringing the number of outlets 7-Eleven operates and franchises to over 170.
"This acquisition significantly strengthens our convenience offering in greater Boston," said Bob Cozens, vice president for 7-Eleven's Northeast Division. "White Hen Pantry has a 40-year history of providing good customer service and high-quality products to consumers in the Boston area and we want to continue that tradition."
The stores operating under the White Hen Pantry brand will begin converting to 7-Eleven stores in 2010.