ALTOONA, Pa. – Sheetz is ready to move its Pennsylvania convenience stores into the 21st century by giving their customers the ability to purchase beer and wine.

Legislation recently passed in the state will change how alcohol is sold in Pennsylvania. It will improve convenience for customers and is good for the state by potentially generating $150 million in new revenue for Pennsylvania, according to the convenience retail chain.

"This bill is the most significant change to Pennsylvania in 80 years. We continue to show our support and gratitude to Governor Wolf, the Senate and House leaders for advancing the issue and driving the change in beer reform in Pennsylvania," said Ryan Sheetz, AVP of brand strategy. "We are thrilled to be able to give our Pennsylvania customers the common right they deserve."

Sheetz has been a driving voice for reforming how beer is sold in Pennsylvania, and is already selling beer responsibly at a handful of stores today. Sheetz stores enforce a 100% proof-of-age policy and employees will ask for ID from any customer wanting to purchase alcohol. Currently, Sheetz sells beer in more than 200 stores across the five other states in the company's footprint, including the successful sale of beer at four other locations in Pennsylvania.

"We are excited to finally be able to give our customers what they have long been asking us to do. Provide them with the convenience of a one-stop shop," said Sheetz. "This law was archaic and nonsensical. The goal for our entire operation is to give our customers what they want, how they want, when they want it, 24/7. Providing convenience to our customers is at the forefront of everything we do and we are committed to this cause until the law is changed for the benefit of our Pennsylvania customers."

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