Wawa convenience stores and the McLane Company, which has over 80 distribution centers throughout the country and serves convenience store chains, chain restaurants, and mass merchants, announced on Wednesday that they would move their distribution efforts for Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio to McLane’s Bluegrass distribution center in Hebron.
The convenience store chain recently opened its first Ohio store across the river in Liberty Township and is looking to expand into the rest of the Tri-State.
“We’re proud to have served as a dedicated partner alongside Wawa over the years,” said Vito Maurici, McLane’s chief customer experience officer in a press release. “With this expanded partnership, we remain committed to supporting Wawa’s growth as a leader in convenience retail and foodservice through our robust network and product offerings.”
McLane and Wawa have been partnering for at least 20 years, according to the press release. McLane serves over 1,100 Wawa stores out of distribution centers in Kentucky, Virginia, New Jersey and Florida.
“It’s been 60 years since our first store opened, and our vision then was a new kind of convenience store, fulfilling lives by providing customers with fast, friendly service and fresh products that deliver value,” said Brian Schaller, president of Wawa in the same release. “As Wawa expands into new markets, our partnership with partners like McLane helps us scale our best-in-class foodservice program, support our growth and fulfill our commitment to delighting customers.”