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7‑Eleven Texas stores to purchase 100 percent Texas wind energy from TXU Energy

7‑Eleven Texas stores to purchase 100 percent Texas wind energy from TXU Energy   IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc. has signed an agreement with TXU Energy to purchase 100 percent Texas wind energy for all its Texas stores located in competitive energy markets. The 96-month wind energy agreement, which impacts 425 stores, starts…
April 4, 20170Comments

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Carrefour opened its 27th Easy Carrefour Store in Shanghai, China

CHINA, 2017-Apr-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — On March 23rd 2017, Carrefour successfully opened its 27th Easy Carrefour Store in Shanghai, China. Sitting on Long Dong Avenue, the newly-opened Easy store covers an area of approximately 332 square meters with over 4,000 items. The first convenience store under Easy banner opened its door in 2004, and Carrefour China…
April 3, 20170Comments

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Sheetz opens fully-stocked beer cave at stores in York and Hollidaysburg

ALTOONA, Pa., 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz, one of America's fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience retailers for more than 65 years, today ( March 30, 2017)  announced the opening of a fully-stocked beer cave at stores in York, located at 160 Leader Heights Road, and Hollidaysburg, at 1100 Blair Street. With the opening of the York…
March 31, 20170Comments

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NACS: Americans seeking out fueling locations based on quality of food and beverages

New National Survey Shows Growing Trend of Consumers Seeking Out High-Quality Food and Beverages as Part of Fueling Experience ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Americans are increasingly seeking out fueling locations based on the quality of the food associated with the gas station, according to new national survey results released today (3/29/2017) by…
March 30, 20170Comments

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SPAR in Armagh, Northern Ireland wins the Convenience Retailer of the Year 2017 title at the 2017 Convenience Retail Awards

The 2017 Convenience Retailer of the Year, Mullan's SPAR, Armagh Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mullan’s SPAR in Armagh, Northern Ireland, has won the top accolade at the 2017 Convenience Retail Awards, the prestigious national awards run by Convenience Store and The Grocer. The store had much competition from rivals across the UK…
March 29, 20170Comments

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Kum & Go opens brand new store in Springfield, Missouri

Brand new store features Marketplace store prototype, fresh food and a variety of fuel options Springfield, MO, 2017-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kum & Go opens the doors Thursday, March 23, at 6 a.m. to its newest store in Springfield, Missouri, at 3434 West Chestnut Expressway. The 6,200+-square-foot store is the latest store in Springfield…
March 24, 20170Comments

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Sheetz opens a fully-stocked beer cave at its store in Claysburg, Pa.

ALTOONA, Pa., 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz, one of America's fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience retailers for more than 60 years, today (March 20, 2017) announced the opening of a fully-stocked beer cave at its store located at 12604 Dunnings Highway in Claysburg, Pa. "At Sheetz, we pride ourselves in giving our customers what they…
March 23, 20170Comments

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7‑Eleven introduces the first ever Trolli-branded Slurpee flavor – Pineapple Lime

7‑Eleven introduces the first ever Trolli-branded Slurpee flavor – Pineapple Lime   7‑Eleven, Inc. and Ferrara Candy Company’s Trolli brand are at it again with another Weirdly Awesome collaboration – this time featuring (slow clap) sloths, an exclusive Slurpee® flavor, Weirdly Awesome straws and a FREE offer. IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc. and…
March 22, 20170Comments

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NACS: Consumer optimism is at an all-time high Despite rising gasoline prices

​ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Despite rising gasoline prices, three in five (61%) gasoline consumers report feeling optimistic about the state of the economy, according to the latest National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Consumer Fuels survey. Consumer optimism is at an all-time high across the four-plus years the national survey has…
March 14, 20170Comments

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7‑Eleven launches franchise give-away contest targeted exclusively to women entrepreneurs

Winner’s Franchise-Fee Waiver Worth up to $190,000 IRVING, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Less than one-third of franchised businesses in the U.S. are owned by women, a statistic 7‑Eleven, Inc. would like to see rise. In an effort to increase its own number of female franchisees, the world’s largest convenience retailer is kicking off a…
March 9, 20170Comments

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Alimentation Couche-Tard to host 3Q 2017 financial results conference call on March 14th, 2017

Laval, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-Tard”) (TSX: ATD.A ATD.B), will be holding a conference call on March 14th, 2017 at 2:30pm (EST) to present its third quarter financial results for 2017. As such, Brian Hannasch, President and CEO, as well as Claude Tessier, Chief Financial Officer, will be the speakers and…
March 6, 20170Comments

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Tesco announces new structure for its Express convenience stores

CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has announced changes to the way it runs its Express convenience stores, as it continues to improve the shopping trip for its customers and simplify its business. The changes follow a successful trial in a number of its Express stores and will increase the overall number…
February 28, 20170Comments

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Kum & Go opens the doors to its newest store in Ozark, Missouri

Brand new store features Marketplace store prototype, fresh food and a variety of fuel options Ozark, MO, 2017-Feb-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kum & Go opens the doors Thursday, February 16, at 6 a.m. to its newest store in Ozark, Missouri, at 901 West Jackson Street. The 6,200+-square-foot store is the first store in Ozark…
February 17, 20170Comments

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Sheetz opens its new store at Harmar Township, PA, in Allegheny County

ALTOONA, Pa, 2017-Feb-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz, one of America's fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience retailers for more than 60 years, today ( Feb. 14, 2017)  announced the upcoming opening of its new store located in Harmar Township, PA, in Allegheny County.  The opening is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 16, at the store, located…
February 16, 20170Comments

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NACS survey: Americans are optimistic about the economy as gas prices fall

​ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2017-Feb-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — A majority of Americans (57%) are optimistic about the economy as gas prices fell by 5 cents per gallon over the past month, according to the latest National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Consumer Fuels Survey of U.S. adults who purchase fuel for a vehicle at least…
February 15, 20170Comments

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2017 NACS/Nielsen Convenience Industry Store Count: 154,535 stores in U.S. as of December 31, 2016; 0.2% increase vs. last year

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. convenience store count increased to a record 154,535 stores as of December 31, 2016, a 0.2% increase (340 stores) from the year prior, according to the 2017 NACS/Nielsen Convenience Industry Store Count. The industry store count has increased by 63% over the last three decades. At…
February 3, 20170Comments

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NACS welcomes the reintroduction of legislation on menu labeling regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C., 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) today (2/2/2017) applauded the reintroduction of legislation to protect small businesses and their workers from the unreasonable burdens and potential criminal penalties of the Food and Drug Administration’s final menu labeling regulations. The Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, reintroduced by Representatives…
February 3, 20170Comments

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Lawson, Inc. and Save On Corp. swap franchising rights in Japan

TOKYO, JAPAN, 2017-Feb-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lawson, Inc. and Save On Corp. have signed a mega-franchise contract in Gumma, Tochigi, Niigata, Saitama, and Chiba prefectures. About the mega-franchise agreement: At the end of December 2016, Save On operated 503 SAVE ON convenience stores. Save On has agreed to gradually change the outlets into LAWSON brand…
February 2, 20170Comments

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7‑Eleven sponsors Tony Kanaan’s No. 10 Indy car in four races in the 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series

7‑Eleven Returns as Veteran INDYCAR Driver Tony Kanaan Sponsor IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc. will join with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR)to sponsor popular Verizon IndyCar Series driver Tony Kanaan 14 years after first backing him at the start of his record-breaking career. 7‑Eleven will be an associate sponsor for Kanaan’s No. 10 Indy car in four…
February 1, 20170Comments

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Harris Teeter celebrates the opening of its Waterford Commercial Fuel Center with special promotion

Harris Teeter celebrates the opening of its Waterford Commercial Fuel Center with special promotion   Company to Celebrate Grand Opening with Fuel Specials Matthews, NC, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter is proud to welcome customers to its Waterford Commercial Fuel Center on Friday, February 3, 2017 as the company celebrates its grand opening with a special…
January 31, 20170Comments

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NACS announces the appointment of Nidia Reyes as accounting manager

​​​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nidia Reyes has joined NACS as an accounting manager. Reyes comes to NACS from the Cato Institute, where she served as a senior accountant. She also spent several years at the Edison Electric Institute in various accounting roles.  Reyes has developed budgeting, forecasting and reporting tools, trained staff…
January 25, 20170Comments

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7‑Eleven® introduces hot, ready-to-eat breakfast pizza!

7‑Eleven® introduces hot, ready-to-eat breakfast pizza!   New Breakfast Pizza with Biscuit Crust is Available Whole, by the Slice IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Jan-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Good gravy! Participating 7‑Eleven® stores now have hot, ready-to-eat breakfast pizza! While some like to eat traditional breakfast foods for the first meal of the day, others choose what’s easy, like leftover…
January 18, 20170Comments

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Sheetz for the Kidz raised a record-breaking $580,000 during its annual December 2016 campaign

ALTOONA, Pa., 2017-Jan-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz for the Kidz is proud to announce that it raised more than $580,000 during its annual December campaign through customer donations.  This is a record for the Sheetz employee-run charity that exceeds last year's campaign fundraising total by more than $60,000. Sheetz for the Kidz is a…
January 18, 20170Comments

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NACS survey: Consumer optimism strong at the start of 2017 despite continued rise in gasoline prices

​ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2017-Jan-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Consumer optimism remains very strong at the start of 2017 despite a continued rise in gasoline prices. For the third month in a row, a majority of consumers (57%) say they are optimistic about the economy—despite gas prices rising all three months, according to the latest National…
January 13, 20170Comments

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7‑Eleven, Inc. wins No. 1 position in Entrepreneur magazine’s 38th annual Franchise 500

IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Jan-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc. has won the coveted No. 1 position among the franchise elite in Entrepreneur magazine’s 38th annual Franchise 500. Billed as the most comprehensive franchise ranking in the world, the Franchise 500 presents the top franchise opportunities based on an in-depth evaluation that measures financial strength,…
January 13, 20170Comments

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UNIQLO to launches convenience store pickup service at Seven Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson stores throughout Japan

Berlin, Germany, 2017-Jan-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — UNIQLO, in collaboration with FamilyMart Co., Ltd. and Lawson, Inc., will launch in spring a convenience store pickup service for UNIQLO products at FamilyMart and Lawson stores nationwide. Together with a similar service already available at Seven-Eleven stores1, this expansion will allow UNIQLO customers to pick up their…
January 10, 20170Comments

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4000th Carrefour Express store opens in the centre of Montpellier

Boulogne-Billancourt, 2017-Jan-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is continuing with its drive to increase its numbers of convenience stores in mainland France with the opening of its 4000th store on Tuesday, 20 December 2016: A Carrefour Express store, right in the centre of Montpellier. A bespoke store The 180 m² retail outlet has been located in a…
January 10, 20170Comments

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NACS survey: Low gas prices drove sales increases at convenience stores in 2016; retailers expect strong sales to continue in 2017

ALEXANDRIA, Va, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Low gas prices helped drive sales increases at convenience stores in 2016—and retailers expect those strong sales to carry over into 2017, according to a survey of retailers released today (1/2/2017) by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). More than two in three convenience retailers (68%) say…
January 4, 20170Comments

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