Hy-Vee to expand Fast & Fresh Express banner with acquisition

Hy-Vee is expanding its Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh Express format with the acquisition of four QT convenience store locations in the Des Moines metro area.

The stores will re-open under the Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh Express banner on March 20.

In the upcoming days, all four QT locations will begin renovations. The four locations are:

• 11925 University Avenue, Clive, Iowa
• 9915 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale, Iowa
• 5169 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa
• 7220 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights, Iowa

Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh Express will have traditional convenience store offerings, as well as a variety of meal and snack options, including a fresh food express counter that will serve both breakfast and burgers, Nori Sushi, healthy home meal choices, Hy-Vee Short Cuts grab-and-go fruits and vegetables, fresh fried donuts, bakery options, and other food choices for busy customers. Each location will also have a wine and spirits section.

In addition, fuel pumps are available for customers to fuel up and redeem their Hy-Vee Fuel Saver + Perks points. The four locations’ hours will be 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.