Bosselman Pump & Pantry has signed an agreement to acquire 21 Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh standalone convenience store locations. The deal also includes five in-store Starbucks and seven Smokey Row coffee shops, with the acquisition expected to close in July.
The agreement includes 15 locations in the Des Moines, Iowa metro area, two in Davenport, Iowa, one in Marion, Iowa, two in the Omaha, Neb., metro, and one in Lakeville, Minn.
The deal marks the “next major step in their strategic growth plans,” Pump & Pantry noted in a statement.
“Since 1971, Pump & Pantry has earned the trust of Nebraskans by delivering a reliable, welcoming stop on the road,” said Charlie Bosselman, CEO. “Now we’re bringing that same experience — great fuel options, everyday convenience and friendly service — to even more communities. We’re energized to aggressively grow our footprint across the Midwest and to welcome new team members and new customers to the Pump & Pantry family. We are also excited to announce our partnership with Starbucks Coffee and Smokey Row Coffee. We think these exceptional brands fit nicely into the hometown experience offered at Pump & Pantry locations.”
“The focus of the Pump & Pantry brand, as well as Bosselman’s brand, is very much aligned with Hy-Vee,” said Lucas Glasgow, senior vice president, Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh. “We’re confident that these locations, under the Pump & Pantry brand, will continue to deliver the same outstanding quality and value to customers on the go as they’ve come to expect from our stores. This move allows us to put more focus on our core business of operating retail grocery stores as well as convenience stores that are adjacent to our existing Hy-Vee stores. Once the transition is complete, we will continue operating 168 convenience stores and have plans to build more Hy-Vee stores in 2027 and beyond.”
Pump & Pantry currently operates 48 convenience stores across Nebraska. Following the close, these Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh locations will be rebranded as Pump & Pantry stores and will continue to offer Hy-Vee Fuel Saver redemptions.
The retailer expects a smooth transition at the Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota locations throughout July, it noted in its statement. At the conclusion of this acquisition, Pump & Pantry will operate 69 convenience stores in three states. In addition, Pump & Pantry is excited to expand Hy-Vee Fuel Saver redemption to all 69 of its locations in the coming months.
