Only five of the expected more than two dozen The Store convenience stores and gas stations closed at the end of July.
Locally, the Lena store has closed, while the Oconto and Shawano operations remain open for business as usual.
In the spring, it was announced all operations of The Store would cease as of July 31, following the declaration of bankruptcy by Mountain Express Oil Co., the company that owns its buildings and land.
At this time, the only stores to close are the Lena operation as well as select stores in Stevens Point, Appleton, Rosholt and Marshfield.
The Store entered into an agreement with Mountain Express to purchase its land and buildings in 2022. Mountain Express took ownership of the land and buildings while The Store maintained all operations — including equipment, inventory, maintenance, employment of all associates and collaborations with local vendors.
Mountain Express initially filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and officially ended operations in August 2023.
The Store now has 20 locations in Wisconsin and Michigan.
kpasson@newmedia-wi.com
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