St. Vital 7-Eleven set to power down Slurpee machines

The 7-Eleven convenience store located at the intersection of St. Mary’s and St. Michael’s roads in Winnipeg is scheduled to close its doors in the near future. This marks the closing of another Slurpee stop in the city, joining a list of at least 10 other closures by the convenience store chain in Winnipeg over recent years. Ryan Cheyne, a resident who passed by the store, expressed disappointment in the ongoing disappearance of such amenities in the neighborhood.

The Free Press reported earlier this week that a 7-Eleven on Henderson Highway would also be closing soon. Real estate agent Jared Kushner, representing the sale of both properties, noted significant interest from potential buyers, with new businesses set to move into the spaces. 7-Eleven spokespersons declined to comment on the closures, citing their part of a new long-term growth strategy.

Winnipeg’s Coun. Chris Sigurdson acknowledged the closures as part of a broader trend influenced by changing consumer habits and shifting demographics, expressing hope that other local businesses will step in to fill the void left by the closures.