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Exxon Mobil has said that their retail outlets are not profitable. If this is true how could anyone buy one and expect to make money?

By Pilgrim Asked Jun 15 2008 7:59PM
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by LAoV - leaving AB - Please see profile on Jun 15, 2008 at 8:06 pm Permalink

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The insane profits from the petrol more than make up for any minor loss from the retail portion.
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by BigDaddyBS on Jun 15, 2008 at 8:03 pm Permalink

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Add a convenience store... Sell cigarettes, candy, pop, easy-to-carry (hand-held) food, energy drinks, headache tabs, a few small cheap toys, etc. THAT'S probably where you will make your money.
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Avatar Pilgrim Sep, 04 2008 at 07:07 AM
Don't forget ...sell them at inflated prices.
Avatar BigDaddyBS Sep, 04 2008 at 04:31 PM
Yep... You PAY for that convenience! ;-)


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