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Dive Brief:
Jacksons Food Stores has acquired Hi-Noon Petroleum, a Montana-based fuel marketer and convenience retailer, for an undisclosed amount, the companies announced on Thursday. 
The deal includes three convenience stores in the state under the Noon’s banner operated by Hi-Noon, as well as the company’s 46 dealer accounts and fleet of transportation assets. Jacksons does not currently have stores in Montana, according to its website.
Jacksons joins a number of major convenience stores using M&A to grow their retail operations into new states, joining the likes of Casey’s General Stores, FEMSA and U-Stop.