Casey's General Stores, Inc.

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (Casey’s) operates convenience stores under the name Casey’s General Store in nine Midwest states, primarily Iowa, Missouri and Illinois. The stores carry a selection of food (including freshly prepared foods, such as pizza, donuts and sandwiches), beverages, tobacco products, health and beauty aids, automotive products, and other nonfood items. In addition, all stores offer gasoline for sale on a self-service basis. On April 30, 2008, there were a total of 1,468 Casey’s General Stores in operation, of which 1,454 were operated by the Company and 14 stores were operated by franchisees. There were 12 acquired stores opened during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2008 (fiscal 2008). There were no Franchise Stores opened in fiscal 2008. The Company operates a central warehouse, Casey’s distribution center, adjacent to its corporate headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, through which it supplies grocery and general merchandise items to Corporate and Franchise Stores. More from Reuters »