Price check! Two massive convenience stores — 7-Eleven and Circle K — have been accused of overcharging their customers. A bombshell investigation by the Guardian found sweeping price discrepancies at multiple locations across the country. The probe found that customers were being charged more at checkout for items that were being advertised at lower prices … Read more
The divide between Baby Boomers and Millennials has made its way to the frozen aisle. California-based grocer Trader Joe’s has been ranked the most popular grocery chain among older shoppers, with a popularity score of 69%, according to a new analysis by YouGov. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the store they shop at most. … Read more
The divide between Baby Boomers and Millennials has made its way to the frozen aisle. California-based grocer Trader Joe’s has been ranked the most popular grocery chain among older shoppers, with a popularity score of 69%, according to a new analysis by YouGov. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the store they shop at most. … Read more
The world’s largest convenience store just got a little less convenient. With over 85,000 locations globally, 7-Eleven became a gas station powerhouse, operating in 20 countries. The chain has 13,000 locations across the US alone. But stores are disappearing like the last drops from a slushie machine. During a fiscal first-quarter earnings presentation last week … Read more
Call it a Slurpee shake-up. 7-Eleven is slashing hundreds of stores — and supersizing what’s left — as the convenience giant pivots from quick pit stops to full-on food destinations. Amid a national trend towards better eats and bigger stores from other, growing chains like Wawa, Sheetz and Bu-cee’s, the long-running brand confirmed it will … Read more
It’s 7/11, which means it’s time to get yourself a Slurpee. Thursday, July 11, is a cool day — and not just because it’s the beloved annual Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven. It also happens to be the convenience retailer’s 97th birthday. Fans can stop by any participating 7-Eleven, Speedway or Stripes stores to get a free … Read more
Anything can be a cup if you want it to be. Slurpee season has returned, and so has 7-Eleven’s annual Bring Your Own Cup Day. On Saturday, April 13, for one day only, customers at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes can spend just $1.99 to fill up any — well, almost any — cup-like vessel of their … Read more
It embarked on a scaly shopping spree. Footage captured the giant monitor lizard frightened shoppers after it was spotted running amok at a Thai convenience store in a scene straight out of “Jurassic Park.” A video of the reptile’s “Godzilla”-esque rampage is currently blowing up online. “I was mesmerized by the lizard,” onlooker Buntita, 20, … Read more