Delicate situation for 7-Eleven: the company announces the closure of half a thousand stores and seeks to find new markets
The shops located in gas stations are of vital importance to get extra money from the simple refueling of vehicles. As the ...
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7-Eleven to Split U.S. Stores and Buy Back Shares to Prevent Takeover
The Japan-based owner of the worldwide 7-Eleven chain said Thursday it would split its North American convenience stores into a separate listed company, saying U.S. stores would be better off with ...
CBS News
Oakland 7-Eleven stores struggle to hire cashiers amid ongoing robberies
Robbers have repeatedly targeted 7-Eleven stores across Oakland that frustrated store owners said the crime is making it nearly impossible to hire employees, especially for overnight shifts. The ...
The New York Times
Why 7-Eleven and Other Convenience Stores in Japan Are So Special
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life, and 7-Eleven is the country’s dominant chain. They are a place to shop, pay bills and gather during disasters. By Kiuko Notoya Reporting from Tokyo ...
The Boston Globe
Can a Japanese-style 7-Eleven make it in the United States?
In the stores I visited in Japan, you could buy umbrellas and underwear, stationery or sake. You could pay an electric bill, top up a metro card, make photocopies, buy tickets to events, use the ...
The Washington Post
How Taiwan took the American convenience store — and turbocharged it
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Need to ship an international package, get clothes dry-cleaned or download a government tax certificate at 3 a.m.? Want to buy a train or movie ticket, then grab a tray of noodles you ...