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Englefield Inc.'s Duchess convenience store chain is entering a new chapter under third-generation family leadership as it celebrates 65 years in business. The chain is updating locations, investing in foodservice and loyalty, and strengthening the customer experience.
Duchess is building on its legacy as it updates locations, invests in foodservice and loyalty, and strengthens the customer experience.
AS ENGLEFIELD INC. CELEBRATES 65 YEARS IN BUSINESS, its Duchess convenience store chain, now guided by the third generation of family leadership, is entering a new chapter.
Founded more than five decades ago, Duchess has grown its footprint to 115 locations, including 114 stores across Ohio and one in West Virginia.
This regional powerhouse is doubling down on strategic growth, operational excellence and maintaining the community connections that have fueled its success from the beginning. Today, Duchess is focused on updating legacy locations, investing in a commissary and foodservice expansion, and driving growth through item-level inventory management, private-label products, a loyalty program and other initiatives designed to better serve its customers.
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This story was originally published by Erin Canetta in CStore Decisions on August 31, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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