The provided text is an excerpt from a podcast script titled "Convenience Is the Amenity," which serves as a recap for Urban Value Corner Store's (UVCS) activities and strategy in 2025. The hosts, Mark and Aimee, summarize UVCS's commitment to making on-site convenience a critical, high-impact amenity for multifamily residential properties, emphasizing its positive effect on resident retention and occupancy. A major focus of the year was expanding formats, particularly the introduction of SMART Store Coolers, which enable smaller communities to offer premium, unstaffed convenience without requiring property teams to manage retail operations. The discussion positions UVCS not as a retail gimmick but as essential infrastructure that supports residents' daily routines, highlighting that amenities used daily are more valuable than mere "tour candy." Finally, the podcast touches on the importance of the company's culture and people in providing a hospitality-focused, community-centered experience.