Stewart’s Shops is buying the Jolley Associates convenience store chain, greatly expanding its presence in New England and adding fuel suppliers to the company’s portfolio. Stewart's said the acquisition,

Stewart’s Shops has signed an agreement to acquire all 45 Jolley stores located throughout New England, as well as S.B. Collins and the St. Albans-based oil business Clarence Brown.

Stewart’s Shops has agreed to purchase the assets of the Jolley convenience store chain, which has 38 locations in Vermont. Stewart’s will acquire the Vermont stores, as well as five in New York and two in New Hampshire.

Stewart's shops signed an agreement to purchase assets of theJolley Associates convenience store chain and S.B. Collins, according to a release Friday.

Stewart's Shops officials announced on Friday that the company has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of the Jolley Associates convenience store chain.

Stewart’s Shops officials announced on Friday that the company has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of the Jolley Associates convenience store chain. The acquisition is expected to be finalized by the end of the year,

Stewart’s Shops will buy the Jolley convenience store chain. The acquisition of the South Burlington-based business is expected to be finalized by the end of this year. The deal includes the 45 convenience stores the chain operates in Vermont,

Stewart's, with nearly 360 stores, has purchased a family-owned chain that has 45 stores across New York, Vermont and New Hampshire, along with two attached fuel distribution businesses.