24 JULY / AUGUST 2025 ABASTO.COM CONVENIENCE BRIEFS QuikTrip celebrated its expansion into Indiana by opening a new travel center in Daleville at 15101 W. Commerce Rd., located along Interstate 69 at Exit 234. With this location, QuikTrip now opera- tes more than 1,100 stores in 20 states. Members of the Daleville Town Council and other community leaders were on hand to help cut the ribbon at the new site. McLane and Wawa Expand Collaboration Seven & i Holdings and Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) Sign Agreement Seven & i Holdings and Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) have signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to facilitate discussions regarding a potential transaction. Seven & i's inde- pendent Special Committee (SC) stated that this NDA will grant ACT access to additional information beyond what other potential buyers of the divest- ment package are already receiving. ACT confirmed the signing of the NDA to advance transaction discus- sions, due diligence, and regulatory engagement plans. However, they cautioned that there is no guarantee these discussions will lead to a tran- saction. ACT President and CEO, Alex Miller, expressed gratitude for the SC's involvement and access to due diligence, affirming their commitment to collaborative work in the interest of all stakeholders. Nouria Unveils New Store in Raynham, MA Nouria, a premier provider of convenience and travel essentials, recently opened a new location in Raynham, Massachusetts. This facility is designed to serve the commu- nity with convenience items, premium fuel, and Nouria's Kitchen, featuring Italian dishes from Amato's. QuikTrip opens first Indiana location McLane Company, Inc., one of the largest distributors in the United States, and Wawa, a leading conve- nience store chain, have expanded their partnership to support Wawa's continued growth. McLane and Wawa have a successful history of working together for over 20 years, with McLane now servicing more than 1,100 Wawa stores from distribution centers in Kentucky, Virginia, New Jersey, and Florida. +1,100 tiendas en 20 estados IN THE NEWS