Sheetz

Established by Bob Sheetz in 1952, Sheetz is an American chain of convenience stores and coffee shops. Its headquarters is based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States. It is noteworthy that all its locations offer 24/7 service since the 1980s. 

Presently, the business operates 652 outlets in 6 states and 38 cities. Moreover, an e-commerce platform is at the disposal of its customers as well.  

In the financial year 2020, Sheetz achieved a turnover of €6 billion and currently employs 20,204 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company was recognized as the Best Employers for Diversity in 2022. 

Furthermore, the enterprise offers a variety of products in the following categories:

• Sweet grocery: cakes, biscuits, candies, etc.
• Savoury grocery: biscuits, chips, snacks, etc.
• Chilled & fresh: desserts and ready meals. 
• Frozen: desserts and ice creams. 
• Drinks: water, juice, soft drinks, etc. 
• Wine & Spirits: beer and wines. 

Brands such as Pepsi, Coca Cola, Red Bull, Monster, Kitkat, Mentos and many others are endorsed by the firm.  

Moreover, the firm developed its own brand known as “Sheetz Pop”, a line of soft drinks. 

In addition, the retailer maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by the U.S Green Building (USGBC).

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own distribution centres and is planning to partner with Relex Solutions to improve its distribution and inventory management strategies in 2022. 

The company partnered with StorMagic in 2020 to modernise and optimise in-store computer systems at its convenience stores. 

Furthermore, Sheetz became the first convenience store chain to accept Bitcoin and other digital currencies in its stores in 2021. 

Moreover, the convenience chain dropped gas prices to help drivers get through Independence Day travel in June 2022. 

In July 2022, the firm announced that it has plans to open a new location in North Cornwall Township. Moreover, in the same year, Sheetz invested more than $70 million in store employee wages and is planning to hire 3,500 people across its market area. 

Additionally, Sheetz is planning to expand its operations in Dayton, Ohio by opening 20 locations in the next 5 years. Furthermore, the firm is aiming to open its first store in Dayton in 2024. 

Concerning sustainability, the business added renewable energy to power its Pennsylvania stores in February 2022. As part of its sustainability efforts, Sheetz has also implemented fast charging for electric vehicles and has increased its recycling services as well.

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://orderz.sheetz.com/