A major convenience store chain is set to close 645 outlets across the US as part of a company-wide consolidation effort.
7-Eleven is currently undergoing a liquidation process, with sweeping sales taking place across its stores.
At least 645 7-Eleven locations throughout North America are set to shut during fiscal 2026, according to a report from C-Store Dive.
Among those affected is a well-known store in Penacook, New Hampshire, situated on the northern outskirts of Concord.
The branch will close its doors on May 20, after the premises was acquired by a new owner.
The closures form part of the company’s broader long-term strategy to launch larger, food-focused sites.
The Thirty Pines store in Penacook has already begun slashing prices to clear remaining stock ahead of its closure.
A sign posted outside the shop on Tuesday morning advertised that most items were reduced by 50 per cent, according to a local news outlet.
By the afternoon, discounts had already been increased to 75 per cent.
The shop paid tribute to its loyal customers with a heartfelt note near the entrance, which read: “It has been an honour to serve this community. To be a part of your daily routines, conversations, and lives.
“Each interaction meant more than you may realise. Thank you for being more than just customers.
“You’ve been part of our story,” it continued.
Despite the wave of closures, the convenience chain has ambitious plans to open 1,300 new locations between 2025 and 2030. This represents the fifth consecutive year in which 7-Eleven has shut more stores than it has launched.
