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The Independent
America has a new favorite convenience store
Meijer, the grocery chain which also has Meijer Express gas stations, tops this year's list of America's favorite convenience stores Meijer America has a new favorite convenience store – and no, it’s not Buc-ee’s , according to new data. In fact, the Texas -based beaver-themed chain with a massive fanbase has fallen behind several competitors in this year’s customer satisfaction rankings. Buc-ee’s earned a score of 77 out of 100 in the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s 2026 Convenience Store Study, tying for 4th place alongside Maverik, Pilot, RaceTrac, and Shell. So, which chain took the top spot? It was Meijer. The Midwest retailer, better known for its sprawling grocery stores than its convenience stores, jumped five points to 82, earning the highest customer satisfaction score among the more than two dozen convenience store brands evaluated by the index. While Buc-ee’s has built a nationwide fanbase, the chain failed to crack America’s top three favorite convenience stores this year (Getty/iStock) Meijer operates about 500 stores across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Kentucky, with around 230 Meijer Express locations offering gas, coffee, grab-and-go food and everyday essentials. QuikTrip, Sheetz and Wawa tied for 2nd place, each scoring 80. Kwik Trip, which
WDTN
Trotwood to move forward on marijuana businesses
Trotwood city leaders are moving towards a permanent ban on recreational marijuana businesses. The city’s law director is drafting an ordinance to ban cultivators, processors and dispensaries of adult-use marijuana. This comes after a presentation on potential regulations at a council meeting last month. City leaders spoke against allowing these businesses after that presentation. A […]
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Grand opening set for Krazy Katz in Miami Township
MIAMI TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) — A West Carrollton tattoo and piercing studio has relocated to a spot near the Dayton Mall. On Saturday, Oct. 17 from 3 to 10:30 p.m., Krazy Katz Tattoos will celebrate its grand opening at its new location in the Mall Shoppes at 8148 N. Springboro Pike in Miami Township. Miami […]
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Business changes hit Dayton: taco spot closes as Dayton Arcade welcomes new retailer
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- It’s a busy week for Dayton’s business community, with changes happening at several local businesses. A popular taco chain has closed one of its Dayton-area locations, while a new retailer featuring handcrafted goods is bringing fresh energy to the Dayton Arcade. Dayton Business Journal...
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Urbana faces decision on Thor Equities lawsuit
URBANA, Ohio (WDTN) – Thor Equities currently has a lawsuit with the city of Urbana over a proposed data center being put in town. Now, the city has to decide if they’re going to settle. The city council meeting is still going on, deciding whether or not to settle or table the vote for another […]
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Housing for All: Building Solutions Together
“Housing for All: Building Solutions Together” brings together residents, civic leaders, developers, nonprofit organizations, and policymakers for a live-to-tape conversation about the future of housing in our region. Together, we’ll explore the connection between stable, attainable housing and thriving communities. The discussion hosted by Ann Thompson, Producer and...
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Franklin Monroe tax levy campaign kickoff
PITSBURG – The Citizens for Franklin Monroe would like to invite the community to a tax levy campaign kickoff on Wednesday, October 7, 6:00-8:00pm at The Flightline Center at the school. Come grab your Franklin Monroe yard sign, pick up information about the proposed income tax levy, and visit...
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PCA to Close Full-Line Converting Plant in Middletown, Ohio
Oct. 5, 2026 - Packaging Corporation of America ("PCA") on Oct. 1 sent a letter to the Mayor of Middletown, Ohio, Elizabeth Slamka, and County Commissioners notifying them of PCA's decision to close its full-line converting plant at 1824 Baltimore Street, Middletown. The notice was provided to the Middeltown officials...
Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Boar's Head returning to Kroger shelves after disruption
Boar’s Head deli products are back at Kroger ’s store at Newport Pavilion and will soon return to other local stores where they disappeared, a Kroger spokesperson told The Enquirer. The Cincinnati-based supermarket giant confirmed in September that three larger format Marketplace stores in Newport, Kentucky, Anderson Township and West Chester were out of the popular premium deli brand. On Oct. 5, the grocer confirmed it was coming back to its stores and should be restored to previous stock levels in the coming weeks. The Kroger spokesperson declined to discuss the reason for the disruption or how it has been resolved. Officials with Boar’s Head did not respond for immediate comment. Some industry observers and store officials speculated the disruption was due to a standoff between Kroger and a supplier. As of Aug. 31, Kroger has also stopped selling Red Bull energy drinks without explanation. Kroger woos 'under pressure' shoppers The disruptions come as the grocer’s newly-minted CEO Greg Foran has vowed to lower prices as cash-strapped consumers fight creeping inflation. Foran is seeking to jumpstart Kroger’s sales growth by emphasizing value and affordable options. Though he mentioned no suppliers by name, Foran told Wall Street analysts on a Sept.
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Middletown Packaging Plant to Close by Year's End, 91 Workers Losing Jobs
Packaging Corporation of America is permanently closing its full-line plant at 1824 Baltimore Street in Middletown, Ohio, a move that will affect all 91 employees who work there. Most of those workers are scheduled to finish their jobs or be laid off on Dec. 1, with a few possibly staying on beyond that date, and the company expects the building to sit empty by the end of the year.
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Oak Brook Firm Buys Vacant Monroe Kohl's Warehouse for $56M After 768-Position WARN Filing
3500 Salzman Rd. — Approximate Site of Former Kohl’s Warehouse. The massive, empty Kohl's e-fulfillment center that once employed hundreds of workers along Monroe's Salzman Road has a new owner. Oak Brook, Illinois-based InSite Real Estate paid $55.95 million for the 1.38 million-square-foot building at 3500 Salzman Road, according to public records cited in the deal, marking one of the region's largest real estate transactions over the past year.