Arko Corp. opened a new Handy Mart store in Newport, North Carolina on August 26. The 5,600-square-foot store, located at 2934 Highway 24, offers a food and beverage selection, including fresh coffee, Frazil frozen drinks and a variety of grab-and-go items like breakfast sandwiches, donuts, cheeseburgers and fried chicken, said the company.
“This new Handy Mart location is a key part of our expansion in North Carolina, and we’re committed to providing the Newport community with a convenient, high-quality shopping experience and delivering value to the community,” said Arie Kotler, president and CEO of Arko.
Arko will be hosting a grand opening event September 16 to September 29. The event will “feature a range of activities, exclusive merchandise giveaways and vendor-sponsored donations. Our grand opening offers include buy one get one free case water, our value pizza at an additional $1 off for $3.99 and a medium coffee or fountain drink for 50¢.”
Sheetz also expanded in North Carolina this week with a new location in Warsaw, North Carolina.
Mirabito opened a new store in Syracuse, New York. The new Mirabito is at 415 E Brighton Ave and features a Krispy Krunchy Chicken foodservice program.
HOP Shops is celebrating two store reopenings. The grand reopening event of its Crittenden location from Tuesday, September 3 through Friday, September 6, will feature “four days of special events, incredible savings and family-friendly fun.”
To kick off the celebration, the retailer is dropping fuel prices by 50 cents per gallon and will have a Renegade Racing with a Dragster on display. Visitors can meet the racing team, check out the dragster and take home some exclusive swag. Attendees will also have the chance to spin and win prizes and engage in fun activities.
“We’re incredibly excited to celebrate this grand reopening with our loyal customers and the Crittenden and surrounding community,” said David Biery, district manager of HOP Shops. “This event is our way of saying thank you for your support and to showcase the new and improved Crittenden HOP Shop.”
HOP Shops is best known for its “disco bathrooms."