As Americans have become more time-constrained, convenience stores have become a beacon in the retail sector. Part grocery store, part food-service outlet and frequently part gas station, C-stores - whether local mini-marts or interstate drive-throughs - offer something for everyone. And consumers are taking notice. An increasing number are turning to C-stores for their purchases, growing the C-store business to a projected $52.8 billion in 2010.
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