The Pantry

[2][5] On December 18, 2014, Quebec based Alimentation Couche-Tard, the parent company of Circle K, announced its plans to acquire The Pantry for $860 million (~$1.09 billion in 2023) all cash tender.

Company promotions included "Freeze the Swamp" in Florida,[11] "The Battle for Bean Street" in North Carolina's Triangle Area stores,[12] Salute Our Troops, and Roo Cup.

[13] In 2009, then-new CEO Terrance M. Marks announced that all its stores would expand their food service offerings to include fresh fruits, improved sandwiches, and more merchandise options.

In 2010, its "Fresh Initiative" was announced to improve the Bean Street Coffee Service, revamp nearly all Kangaroo Express stores, and add more appealing meals and snacks.

Kangaroo Express hosted a round table at the USO of North Carolina Fort Bragg Center to collect input from servicemen and women, their spouses and children, and the store design was developed as a direct result of their feedback.