Tag: 7-Eleven
Brands Tap National Burrito Day to Enhance Loyalty Programs
With food-related holidays happening almost daily, brands are capitalizing on events like National Burrito Day (April 3) to drive sales, boost loyalty program engagement, and introduce gamified promotions. Restaurants from Chipotle to Taco Bell are taking advantage, rolling out limited-time deals.
Fueling Innovation: The New Age of Culinary Convenience Stores
Convenience stores are undergoing a makeover, with the vast majority replacing what was once viewed as “desperation” food with real – but not necessarily healthier – offerings. The number of C-stores fell marginally last year, …
FI Fast Break audio news: Dec. 18, 2024
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast examines Walmart’s plans to equip employees with body cameras at some U.S. locations.
7-Eleven Pilots Food-Centric Design Amidst Headwinds
7-Eleven parent Seven & i Holdings Co. recently outlined plans to update its domestic footprint with improved food experiences. This could be a winning strategy for a business that has faced headwinds of late.
News Roundup (September 13, 2024): Food Inflation, Buyout Stalled, Waffle House CEO Passes
From slowing inflation to Seven & i Holdings’ refusal to be bought by Alimentation Couche-Tard to the passing of a beloved chain’s CEO, don’t miss the latest episode of FI News Review.
7-Eleven Parent Clarifies Buyout Rejection
7-Eleven owner Seven & i Holdings Co. commented on its rejection of Alimentation Couche-Tard’s proposal to acquire the company.
FI News Review (August 23, 2024) – C-Store Domination: Could Circle K Buy Out 7-Eleven?
C-Stores Draw Market Share From Grocery, Retail
Casey’s and Maverik are highlighting breakfast while Buc-ee’s and Rutter’s are leveraging increased square footage and store footprints to drive sales and steal market share away from grocers and retailers.
8 Innovation Lessons from the World’s Largest C-Store Brand, 7-Eleven
Marissa Jarratt, 7-Eleven chief marketing & sustainability officer, explains the company’s ascent amid a digital revolution.
5 Retail Trends to Watch in the New Year
As the calendar turns toward a new year, many consumers continue to watch their budgets closely. And that factor is shaping retail strategies for 2024. “The average American family has eaten into the savings it …
Loitering Encouraged: Have a Seat at the C-Store
The contemporary C-store is not just a place of commerce and connection, but community and expanded food/bev services. No Loitering signs are giving way to invitations to pull up, sit down, and stay a while.
America’s Top 3 Grocery Stores Ranked by Consumers
Aldi was named America’s most popular grocery store overall, but it wasn’t the favorite among every demographic, according to a recent poll.
7-Eleven’s Recent Acquisition Could Reshape Delivery Space
7-Eleven’s recent acquisition of start-up Skipcart offers the convenience store chain many future opportunities, a consultant said.
As Convenience Store Business Grows, So Does M&A
Over the past year, convenience store business has been growing—particularly in the acquisition space. Convenience store in-store sales reached a record $255.6 Billion in 2020, according to NACS State of the Industry data. While total …
7-Eleven Adjusts, Pushes for On-Site Alcohol Consumption in Ontario Amid Pandemic
Just like grocery stores and restaurants have changed operational strategies during the pandemic, so have convenience stores. Whether it’s selling more ready-to-eat and heat-and-eat foodservice items to make a dent in lower gasoline sales or …