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Hey everyone, and welcome to your mid-week dose of convenience store happenings! It’s Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, and we’re looking back at some of the interesting headlines that crossed the wire yesterday, April 15th. It seems like technology adoption, expansion plans, and celebrating milestones were key themes.

Let’s dive into the 5 key stories that caught our eye:

1. Enerbase Brings Amazon’s Frictionless Tech to North Dakota

It’s always fascinating to see cutting-edge technology spread. Enerbase is making waves by implementing Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” technology at their Minot, North Dakota location. This means customers can experience truly seamless, checkout-free shopping – grab your items and go! It’s a significant move, bringing big-city tech to a smaller market and pushing the boundaries of convenience. Read more here.

2. 7-Eleven Sets Sights on Major Expansion

Hold onto your Slurpee cups! 7-Eleven has unveiled some ambitious growth plans, aiming to add a whopping 1,300 new stores across North America by the end of 2030. This signals huge confidence in their model and a strategy focused on significantly increasing their footprint over the next several years. Expect to see even more of those iconic signs popping up! See more here.

3. Yesway Continues Growth with New Allsup’s Locations

Growth continues for Yesway as well. They announced the successful opening of four new Allsup’s branded stores during the first quarter of 2025. This steady expansion demonstrates their commitment to growing the Allsup’s footprint and bringing their unique offerings to more communities. Consistent growth is always good news! Check it out.

4. Wawa Celebrates an Impressive Anniversary

Let’s wish a big Happy Anniversary to Wawa! The much-loved convenience store chain celebrated its 61st year in business yesterday. Reaching such a milestone shows their brand strength. It reflects customer loyalty. This milestone indicates their ability to adapt over six decades. Here’s to many more years of Wawa! See the article here.

5. Parker’s Kitchen Garners Community Recognition

It’s fantastic to see businesses recognized for making a positive impact. Parker’s Kitchen has been receiving awards and accolades directly from the communities they serve. This type of recognition highlights their commitment beyond just retail operations, emphasizing their role as a valued community partner. Kudos to the Parker’s Kitchen team! Read about it here.

The Bottom Line

So there you have it – a quick rundown of some key convenience store news from April 15th. The industry is making tech advancements and developing major growth strategies. It is also celebrating long histories and community connections. It’s clear the industry isn’t standing still!

What story stood out most to you today? Any thoughts on frictionless checkout or 7-Eleven’s big plans? Let me know in the comments below!