At long last, Sheetz is moving into the Steel City.
Why it matters: The Altoona-based convenience store giant has been expanding for years, entering different states and even brushing up against rivals’ markets, but has yet to enter the city of Pittsburgh … until now.
Driving the news: Sheetz is planning a new store located at the intersection of Banksville Road and Wenzell Avenue in the city’s Banksville neighborhood, public affairs manager Nick Ruffner tells Axios.
- “This would be the first store within Pittsburgh’s city limits. We look forward to sharing more details soon and to eventually begin serving customers in this area of the city,” he said.
Context: Pittsburgh City Councilmember Theresa Kail-Smith said on social media earlier this week that Sheetz would be moving into a former Rite Aid location in Banksville…