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Stewart's Shops has reopened its Dexter facility in New York after a $2.5 million renovation, featuring expanded grocery and food service options. The new shop is part of Stewart's expansion in northern New York.
The site underwent a $2.5 million transformation.
Stewart’s Shops has opened its newest store at its former site in Dexter, N.Y., following a two-month renovation.
Located west of Watertown, near the banks of the Black River and eastern shores of Lake Ontario, the Dexter shop adds another close-knit community to the Stewart’s market area.
The shop features a large food bar with soup, meatballs and mac & cheese. Stewart’s also added an expanded grocery section, a sandwich station and a beer cave. The shop also offers Sunoco gas and diesel.
The Dexter location represents a $2.5 million investment in the community and serves as an important piece of Stewart’s expansion throughout northern New York.
To celebrate the opening of the new shop, Stewart’s will hold a grand opening event with food and drink specials on May 29. To commemorate the event, Stewart’s will donate $1,000 and $500 in gift certificates to General Brown High School and $1,000 to the Dexter Free Library.
Stewart’s owns and operates more than 400 convenience stores across upstate New York, Vermont and western New Hampshire.
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This story was originally published in CStore Decisions on May 14, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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