{
  "id": 13175543,
  "title": "America’s favorite convenience store isn’t Buc-ee’s, Wawa, or Sheetz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/americas-favorite-convenience-store-isnt-buc-ees-wawa-or-sheetz",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-09T17:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91621473/americas-favorite-convenience-store-isnt-buc-ees-wawa-or-sheetz"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new survey reveals that Meijer, a Michigan-based convenience store chain, is America's favorite convenience store. Contrary to popular belief, Meijer topped the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), scoring a 82, an impressive 5% increase from the previous year. This significant jump in ranking made Meijer the highest-rated convenience store, surpassing others such as Wawa, Sheetz, and QuikTrip, which all shared second place with an 80 score. Kwik Trip, which previously held first place, saw a 6% drop in score, placing it at third with a 79. Meijer's success can be attributed to its focus on enhancing customer experience. The company has introduced features like the mPerks rewards program and Meijer Express stations to make shopping more convenient and accessible. Forrest Morgeson, a marketing expert, noted that as convenience stores are expected to offer more services to customers, the bar for quality is constantly rising. Meijer, which has been expanding its presence in the Midwest, is now set to open a location in Pittsburgh by 2027. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction, as evident from its recent ranking, demonstrates that shoppers still value businesses that provide a truly convenient shopping experience.",
  "summary": "The U.S.’s most-beloved convenience store might surprise you. According to a new survey, it’s Meijer, a Michigan-based company that has stores called Meijer Express, that has the heart of the nation. Though, if you don’t live in, or frequent the Midwest, you may not have ever heard of it. Regardless, the convenience store came in first in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Over the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}