I think the building is going to be a convenience store. When you are referring to specific examples, use the before a plural noun. When you are writing about those items in general, you don't need an article. I have two dogs. The dogs stay outdoors most of the time.
Dogs like to be outdoors.
When either a singular or plural noun can be used Animal names, when referring to that animal in general, can be singular with the or can be plural. Most other countable nouns can also be singular or plural when they are referred to in general, but most should have a or an, not the, when they are mentioned the first time. A shop owner needs to know all the laws regarding businesses. Shop owners need to know all the laws regarding businesses. Geo Metros are economical cars.