Sheetz accepting crypto at all locations
Dive Brief:
- Sheetz is now accepting cryptocurrencies as payment for in-store purchases at all locations through a partnership with digital payment company Flexa, the companies announced last week.
- Consumers can pay with popular cryptos like bitcoin, ether and litecoin, along with stablecoins such as USD Coin, the companies said in an Oct. press release.
- While some consumer fervor for cryptocurrencies has faded since its heights in 2021, the digital currencies are still making inroads into the convenience industry, both through deals like this as well as stores installing cryptocurrency ATMs.
Dive Insight:
After a trial run at select Sheetz Cafe stores that started in May 2021,…
