USA: Wawa reaches 900th store milestone
Convenience store chain Wawa opens up its 900th location in Springfield, New Jersey.
Wawa reached 900th store milestone in Springfield, New Jersey, with a new store opening on June 18. Wawa’s newest store will provide customers “with access to necessary supplies, fuel and support during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond,” according to the company’s press release.
“At Wawa, our core purpose is to go beyond filling orders to fulfill lives, every day, and that has never been stronger than now as our 900 stores unite together to provide support in the form of food, fuel, food donations, funds” said Chris Gheysens, President & CEO, Wawa. “As a new store opens, we will continue to provide comfort and a sense of normalcy in the safest way possible, while listening to what our friends and neighbors need most throughout these challenging times.”
Wawa’s newest store in Springfield will employ approximately 40 associates.
Pennsylvania-based Wawa operates across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Washington, D.C. The stores offer a large fresh foodservice selection, including Wawa brands such as custom prepared hoagies, freshly-brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, specialty beverages and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks.
