Aubuchon acquires F.L. Davis Ace locations

Aubuchon has agreed to acquire the assets and operations of seven F.L. Davis Ace locations in Arkansas. The parties will jointly own and operate one additional F.L. Davis Ace location. All stores will remain branded as 'F.L. Davis Ace.' Travis Sartain will stay on in a leadership role. Following a June 5 settlement, Aubuchon will operate 144 stores across 12 states. William E. Aubuchon, IV, President & CEO, said: 'For more than 70 years, the Davis family has been building something remarkable in Arkansas, a business rooted in hard work, impeccable service, and a real understanding of the communities they call home. F.L. Davis started the company in 1954 with his wife, Cleta. F.L. and Cleta sold the business to their daughter, Renae, in 1998, and together with her daughter Caitlin, they've grown it into eight stores trusted throughout the region. We have enormous respect for what they've created, and we are honored by the trust they've placed in us to carry that legacy forward.' Renae Estes said: 'To our customers and our team, thank you. You are the reason for everything we have built. For more than 70 years, our family has had the privilege of serving this region, and that has...

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