8 Heart Mountain Drive, Exshaw AB T0L 2C0
“One of my favorite little truck stop cafes! The staff are always friendly, pleasant and happy. Daily specials are creative and delicious. Fish tacos are the best!”
300 Old Canmore Road, Canmore AB T1W 2X2
“Friendly local shop with excellent service Canmore Convenience Store is a great little spot right in town — perfect for grabbing snacks, drinks, or any last-minute essentials. The store is clean, well-stocked, and has a surprisingly good selection of items for its size. The service was excellent from the staff — friendly, helpful, and welcoming. I also met the his wife, Apple, who was absolutely wonderful to talk to. Their warm hospitality made the visit even more enjoyable. Both of them love Canmore and would not trade it for another place. Hope both get their permanent residency soon. A great local store that truly lives up to its name — convenient, friendly, and full of charm. I’ll definitely visit again on my next trip to Canmore!”
725 Railway Ave, Canmore AB T1W 1P2
“The free air was super handy and easy to use. Just on the outer left side wall. Prices seemed the same as all the other stations in Canmore (& cheaper than Banff/lake Louise fyi)”
712 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore AB T1W 2H4
“Have worked in town for 2 years and have been coming here for my snack needs, always the absolute best service. The sweetest and kindest employees I’ve come across by far :))))”
The Iowa retailer, the third-largest convenience store operator in the country, built its new three-year plan around three priorities: store growth, food and beverage expansion, and kitchen technology upgrades. The company plans to add 120 stores during the current fiscal year. Its previous plan, launched in 2023, delivered more than 500 new stores and earned the company a spot in the S&P 500.
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Read the post7-Eleven is going big on food and "frictionless shopping." The convenience store giant plans to open 500 new "food-forward" locations across the U.S. from 2025 to 2027. The expansion builds on 7-Eleven's "Evolution" store concept, first launched in Dallas in 2019. These larger-format stores feature in-store restaurants, premium products like craft beer and cigars, and an emphasis on fresh, grab-and-go meals.
Read the postAmazon has quietly opened a new type of grocery store in downtown Chicago. Called Amazon Grocery, the 3,800-square-foot store is a testing ground for Amazon's latest experiment in brick-and-mortar retail. The first Amazon Grocery location shares a building with a Whole Foods Market, which Amazon purchased in 2017.
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