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Many convenience stores and drugstores will be open on Christmas Day 2025, with most grocery stores closed or operating with reduced hours. Notable exceptions include 7-Eleven, Circle K, and Wawa, which are mostly open 24 hours, while pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens will have limited hours or be closed in some locations. It's advised to check specific store websites for exact hours and availability.
Japan's highly integrated and service-oriented Konbini convenience stores are expanding to the U.S., bringing a model that offers not just food but a wide range of services, though it remains to be seen how well it will resonate with American consumers.
RaceTrac, a convenience store operator, is acquiring sandwich chain Potbelly for $566 million, marking a rare move for a convenience store company to buy a restaurant brand outright, with the deal representing a 47% premium and potentially inspiring other convenience stores to consider restaurant acquisitions.
Virginia's first Buc-ee's store opened in Rockingham County, offering a massive 74,000 sq ft of shopping, food, and gas services, attracting long lines and featuring the brand's signature clean bathrooms and wide product selection. A second location is planned near Richmond, with another possible near Stafford.
Buc-ee's, a Texas-based mega convenience store chain known for its large size, unique offerings, and devoted fan base, has expanded beyond Texas with its first store in Mississippi, drawing huge crowds and enthusiastic loyalty, despite some environmental and community concerns.
Wawa, the popular Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain, is expanding into Kentucky with groundbreaking ceremonies for new stores in Nicholasville and Louisville. The company plans to open 160 stores across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana over the next 8-10 years, with 40 of those in Kentucky. The first stores are expected to open by mid-2025.
Kwik Trip convenience stores will stop selling bagged milk in May due to decreased customer demand and the need for costly new equipment. The decision comes after more than 40 years of bottling and bagging milk, with the company noting a decline in demand for this product, which is mainly popular in the Midwest and Canada. Kwik Trip aims to focus on items that better align with customer preferences.
Whole Foods, owned by Amazon, is set to introduce smaller convenience-store-sized locations called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, starting with a location on the Upper East Side of New York City. These smaller stores will focus on takeout meals, prepared foods, seasonal produce, meat, seafood, breads, booze, and supplements. The move comes as part of the ongoing grocery wars, with competitors like Walmart and Wegmans expanding their reach in the city. This initiative follows a successful pilot of a similar concept in 2019, and is part of Whole Foods' nationwide expansion since being acquired by Amazon in 2017.
7-Eleven Inc. is set to acquire 204 Stripes convenience stores and Laredo Taco Company restaurants from Sunoco LP for approximately $1 billion, expanding its presence across West Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. This acquisition will add to 7-Eleven's existing portfolio of over 13,000 stores in the United States and Canada. The transaction is expected to close after meeting regulatory requirements, and Sunoco plans to use the proceeds to reduce leverage and pursue future growth opportunities. With this deal, 7-Eleven will own and operate all Stripes and Laredo Taco Company locations nationwide.
Maverik, the chain of convenience stores, is reportedly planning to drop the Kum & Go name and replace it with the Maverik name after acquiring Kum & Go and its 400 stores last year. The rebranding is expected to take place sometime in 2025, although Maverik has not confirmed this yet.
Many major stores in the U.S. have adjusted hours or early closures on Christmas Eve, with Walmart closing at 6 p.m., Target open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Costco open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CVS and Walgreens will have normal hours, but some locations may have reduced hours or closures. Starbucks and Kroger hours may vary, while Albertsons, Aldi, Harris Teeter, Home Depot, IKEA, Jewel-Osco, Lowe's, Macy's, Meijer, Publix, Rite Aid, Safeway, Sam's Club, Sheetz, Sprouts Farmer's Market, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and 7-Eleven will have adjusted hours on Christmas Eve.
Wawa, the Pennsylvania-based gas station and convenience store chain, plans to open 60 stores in Ohio over the next decade, starting in Cincinnati and Dayton markets. The company will invest $420 million into the stores and create over 2,000 jobs statewide. Wawa aims to fill a void in Ohio for 24/7 fresh, customizable, made-to-order food. Groundbreakings will begin in mid-2024, with the first store openings projected for January 2025. Wawa has already secured 16 sites in various counties, and the company plans to open up to 10 locations in 2025, 10 in 2026, and five each year after that. Along with the expansion, Wawa's nonprofit foundation will partner with local organizations, including the Cincinnati Red Cross and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Wawa, the popular east-coast chain, announced plans to build 40 stores in Kentucky, including multiple locations in Louisville. Known for its hoagies and custom specialty beverages, Wawa aims to bring a unique and memorable experience to the city. The company plans to break ground on the first 10 Kentucky stores next year and open all 40 stores within 8-10 years, creating 1,400 new jobs in the state. Wawa also committed to donating over $22,000 to local charities and has plans to expand into Cincinnati and Indianapolis.
Wawa, the popular east coast gas station and convenience store chain, has announced plans to open seven locations in the Louisville area, including four in Louisville itself and three in surrounding areas. The chain plans to open about 40 stores across Kentucky in the next 8-10 years, with the first stores scheduled to open in 2025. Wawa has already secured more than 15 sites across several counties in the region. The company also committed to donating over $22,000 to local charities during the announcement.
Convenience store chain Circle K is offering a limited-time deal where customers can get a 30-cent discount per gallon of gas at over 500 retail locations in Arizona between 4 and 7 p.m. on Thursday. The promotion is part of Circle K Day celebration ahead of the Labor Day weekend. However, the discount is not available in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina due to Hurricane Idalia. Additionally, customers can also receive 10 cents off per gallon with a fuel discount card or by signing up for Circle K Easy Pay Debit, and there is a 50% discount on car washes on Thursday.