7-Eleven

7-Eleven is an international convenience-store chain founded in the United States and owned by Japan’s Seven & i Holdings. Its stores are known for extended hours and ready-to-eat food and drinks.

Southland Ice Company: A Dallas ice company that began selling groceries and other goods alongside ice in the 1920s. The company’s ice business provided the starting point for the retail operation that became 7-Eleven.
Convenience store: A small retail shop selling frequently needed goods, often with extended hours and a location near customers. 7-Eleven is a major international example of this retail format.
Slurpee: A frozen carbonated drink sold under the 7-Eleven brand. The Slurpee became one of the chain’s most recognizable products.
FamilyMart: A Japanese convenience-store chain with locations in Japan and several other countries. It competes with 7-Eleven in Japan and other Asian markets.
Joe C. Thompson Jr.: An American retailer who led the Southland Ice Company and helped develop the 7-Eleven convenience-store model. His leadership shaped the chain’s early identity and expansion.
Franchising: A business arrangement in which a company licenses its brand and operating system to independent operators. Franchising has helped 7-Eleven expand through locally operated stores.
Big Gulp: A large fountain soft drink introduced by 7-Eleven in the United States in 1976. Its oversized serving helped make drink customization a visible part of the brand.
Lawson: A convenience-store chain founded in the United States and now primarily associated with Japan. It is a major rival to 7-Eleven in Japan’s convenience-store market.
Tote'm Stores: The original name used for the Southland Ice Company’s convenience stores beginning in 1927. The chain operated as Tote'm before adopting the 7-Eleven name.
Retail merchandising: The planning and presentation of products to support sales in a retail setting. Store layouts and product selection adapt 7-Eleven’s offer to local demand.

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