#convenience-stores

#convenience-stores

If you don't live in Pennsylvania the idea of a convenience store/gas station opening up across the street from another one might seem mundane, but most places don't have a rivalry like Sheetz and Wawa. At this point the love and regional pride for these two companies is pretty well known nationwide, but what you might not know is just how regional the divide is within the Keystone State.

If you live on the East Coast or have spent at least 30 seconds there, you're familiar with the Wawa obsession. What started as a dairy in 1902 is now a sizeable network of convenience stores delivering fresh and packaged food, hot and cold beverages, and undeniably good energy. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, I'm certainly no stranger to the brand.

Let's pull back the covers on Sheetz. Even Bob Sheetz himself didn't know what he was putting in motion in 1952 when he purchased one of his father's shops in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Carrying out family tradition, this first location originally dealt in dairy ... that's right, dairy. But with the motto "Why the Sheetz not?" the chain's crafty founder soon turned the business into a bustling convenience store.

Thanks to TikTok, grocery store tourism is trending, with convenience stores becoming must-see destinations for tourists in Japan, significantly enhancing their travel experience.

Couche-Tard withdrew its proposal to buy Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., citing a lack of sincere and constructive engagement from the company.

The convenience store business model thrives by prioritizing ease for customers to make purchases, integrating the experience with digital engagement to meet customers where they are.

The Big Italian sub was filled with flavor, but it was the messiest among all the options. Despite needing careful handling, its robust taste made it stand out.