Mac's Convenience Stores (commonly known as Mac's) is a chain of convenience stores in

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History

Kenneth (Ken) and Carl McGowen incorporated Mac's Milk Limited in

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on April 4, 1962. On July 5, 1963, Silverwood Dairies Limited acquired 40% of the shares of Mac's Milk Limited, and increased its holding to 80% on March 29, 1968, and 100% on January 12, 1972. In 1971, the company purchased 18 convenience stores operating under the "Little Z Convenience Stores" banner from

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