Dive Brief:
- Cubby’s Convenience Stores will soon unveil a new store design, Chief Operating Officer Mike Wilson announced via LinkedIn in late November.
- Cubby’s, which has over 30 c-stores across three Midwestern states, is remodeling its store in Bennington, Nebraska, with a “brand-new Cubby’s Inc. experience,” Wilson said in his post. The redesign has several new features, including a more spacious floorplan.
- In a Facebook post from October, Cubby’s said the remodeled Bennington store is expected to be complete sometime this month. Neither Wilson nor a Cubby’s spokesperson responded by press time when asked if the retailer intends to roll out this design to other locations.
Dive Insight:
Wilson shared some photographs that document the changes coming to the Bennington store through the redesign. These include, in Wilson’s words, a new front-end layout designed for faster checkout and better sightlines; a modern floor plan that opens up the store and improves guest flow; expanded foodservice space to support making high-quality fresh food faster; and a clean, bright retail environment.
Wilson also said that the redesign will feature an upgraded coffee and beverage program, as well as “an even better hot food experience.”
“This remodel is a major investment in our guests, our employees, and the Bennington community that has supported us for years,” Wilson said.
The 7,500-square-foot Bennington Cubby’s already features a Chester’s Chicken and Godfather’s Pizza QSR, as well as its own grocery section, according to Cubby’s website. In its Facebook post from October, Cubby’s said the QSRs are remaining open during construction.
“The remodeled store will be more efficient, with more to offer our customers,” Cubby’s said.
Cubby’s is joining the years-long industry trend of rolling out new store designs to keep up with changing customer expectations. Although launching new designs requires significant resources, retailers of all sizes and geographies are exploring new ways to build and remodel their convenience stores, usually with food at the forefront.
