“A creak of wood, a heavy door, The heart of town, the General Store. Inside, the scent of brine and pine, Where dusty rows of bottles shine. Grant leans against the counter's edge, A silent man of solemn pledge. His pockets hold a silver dime, A small reprieve from war and time. The barrel yields a salted treat, A refuge from the muddy street. The dry goods stacked in neat array, Watch the general drift away. He seeks no map or battle plan, Just sugar, flour, and a frying pan. Between the jars of peppermint, The sparks of quiet memories glint. The shelves are filled with simple life, Far from the cannon’s roar and strife. He buys a tin of bitter tea, A ghost of what he used to be. The merchant nods, the scale tips low, While winter winds begin to blow. A hero’s coat, a common trade, In shadows where the light has strayed. Behind the glass, the lanterns glow, Reflecting seeds he meant to sow. Grant counts the change with steady hand, A peaceful soul in weary land. He steps back out into the night, Beyond the range of candle light. The shop remains, a sturdy shore, Within the walls of General Store.”
“I do like this gas station they have just about anything you could need in an emergency took the situation if the stores are closed or whatever the situation may be however the employees could be a little bit kinder.”
“reasonably priced items. vapes are a little cheaper here than anywhere around. the alcohol selection is a pretty decent selection. they have really cool stuff like fancy bottles of alcohol like bottles in the shape of a shotgun and they have fancy guitar bottles. I'm sure they have different, awesome stuff all the time. I found that usually if I'm looking for something new like vapes or drinks, I can almost always count on them to have it. Overall, this place is a great little town store that I love to go to and I would recommend it to anyone. Friendly employees, great prices and items that are hard to find around the area.”
“I prefer Marathon or Mobile gas,, due to both American companies, that use American oil, not from foreign countries. And ,, get Way better gas mileage from both.”
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.
Love's Travel Stops is starting 2025 with ambitious growth plans, adding 20 new stores and updating 50 current locations across the country. The truck stop company will upgrade its stores through its Strategic Remodel Initiative, which started in 2022. This includes the modernization of its recently acquired turnpike location in Stroud, Oklahoma. By 2035, over half of Love's 655 stores will be either new or updated.
Food service giant Sodexo plans to open nearly 100 "Food Hive" locations on campuses nationwide by 2026. The company has already started the process, aiming to launch about 30 new college convenience stores during the current 2024-25 academic year.
7-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.
Amazon 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.