Hy-Vee Selling 21 Fast & Fresh C-Stores To Pump & Pantry

Hy-Vee has agreed to sell 21 standalone Fast & Fresh convenience store locations to Bosselman Pump & Pantry, the Nebraska-based fourth-generation fuel and convenience retailer, the companies announced June 5. The deal is expected to close in July, after which the locations will be rebranded under the Pump & Pantry banner.

For Hy-Vee, the divestiture is a deliberate strategic move. The Iowa-based grocery chain will retain 168 convenience stores — those adjacent to its flagship supermarkets — while redirecting investment toward its core grocery business and a planned wave of new Hy-Vee store openings in 2027 and beyond.

Focus on the core

“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,” said Lucas Glasgow, SVP of Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh.

No Fast & Fresh locations other than these 21 standalone stores are affected by this sale, the grocer added.

Glasgow said he is confident the locations will continue to deliver quality and value to on-the-go customers under their new ownership. “The focus of the Pump & Pantry brand, as well as Bosselman’s brand, is very much aligned with Hy-Vee.”

Charlie Bosselman, CEO of Bosselman Pump & Pantry, added, “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.”

For Pump & Pantry, the acquisition nearly doubles its store count, vaulting the company from 48 Nebraska locations to 69 stores operating in Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota.

The 21 sites being acquired from include five in-store Starbucks and seven Smokey Row coffee shops — a branded café partnership Charlie Bosselman called “a strong fit” for the company’s hometown experience.

What changes, what doesn’t

Following close, all 21 sites will transition to the Pump & Pantry brand and will continue to honor Hy-Vee Fuel Saver redemptions. Pump & Pantry also plans to extend Fuel Saver acceptance to all 69 of its locations in the months ahead.

Customers at the acquired locations can join Pump & Pantry’s Pumped Up Rewards loyalty program, accessible through the company’s mobile app, which includes exclusive discounts, scratch-and-win games, online ordering and real-time fuel pricing.

Current Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh employees at the 21 standalone locations will have the opportunity to transition to employment with Pump & Pantry. Hiring fairs will be held at select locations. Job openings are posted at bosselman.com. No other Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh locations are affected by the transaction.

Founded in 1948 and now in its fourth generation of family ownership, The Bosselman Enterprises is headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, and operates businesses in 24 states with more than 1,200 employees. In addition to its current 48 Pump & Pantry convenience stores, it also operates 44 Boss Shop truck service centers, hotels, full-service restaurants and quick-serve brands including Quiznos, Subway, Little Caesars, Krispy Krunchy Chicken and Cinnabon.

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