The planning commission in the city of Oak Creek, Wisconsin (about 100 miles from Chicago), approved a proposal for a Buc-ee’s travel center and gas station along Interstate 94 south of Milwaukee, reported local outlet NBC Chicago.
“The 73,000-square-foot convenience store, featuring 120 gas pumps and electric vehicle chargers, will be located off the interstate and Elm Road. WTMJ, the NBC affiliate in Milwaukee, reported the chain expects over 10,000 vehicles to visit the location every day, with it positioned strategically next to the highway,” the report said.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin, in April, DeForest Village Administrator Bill Chang said the village was working with recently elected state officials to secure funding for a different Buc-ee’s location, reported WMTV, the NBC affiliate in Madison.
Over at Wawa, the retailer opened its first location in West Virginia earlier this month in Inwood, the retailer said in a LinkedIn post.
NACS Daily previously reported in January that the retailer broke ground on its first West Virginia location in January. According to Delco Today, Wawa plans to build between three and five new stores in West Virginia over as many years.
North Carolina-based Fresh Stop announced the grand opening of two new convenience store locations, one in Conway, Arkansas, and the other in Merritt Island, Florida, the retailer told NACS.
“Opening in Conway and Merritt Island represents an exciting step forward as we continue to grow Fresh Stop’s footprint,” said Matt Pickelsimer, president of Fresh Stop. “These celebrations are not just about opening doors, they’re about connecting with our neighbors and showing the community what Fresh Stop is all about.”