7-Eleven Sales Up 16.8 Percent Over Last YearU.S. same-store merchandise purchases rise $50 million. Holding All the CardsPrepaid card popularity explodes as customers opt for the pre-loaded plastic. Ez-Ds Displease Recycling Director Allegation claims current program places no responsibility on manufacturer. 7-Eleven Debuts Musicmatch Download Cards Service offers more than 550,000 tracks, personalization and music discovery tools. 7-Eleven Signs Deal With Sweet Leaf Pact in response to customer requests for alternatives to carbonated beverages. 7-Eleven Taps Web to Reach Slurpee Generation Customers can buy apparel on site, access downloadable songs and wireless phone rings. Convenience Stores Expanding to Smaller Indoor Sites. Chains carrying more fresh food, impulse items and higher-margin items. INTERNATIONAL NEWS Convenience store news from the Pacific Rim. Breath of Fresh Air C-stores reap benefits of halitosis-busting gums, mints and strips. 7-Eleven Franchisees Sign Accord Coalition disputing some terms of contract. First Previous 330 331 332 333 334 Next Last