Stephen Hayes Dacus has been approved to be the new chief executive of the operator of 7-Eleven, the first foreigner to lead the Japanese convenience store chain.

The first foreigner tapped to head 7-Eleven is confident the Japanese convenience store chain will continue to attract thrifty customers, even in an economic slowdown.

Tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton caught many Floridians by surprise as they prepared for heavy wind, rain, and storm surges.

The parent company of the Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain is turning down a takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard of Canada.

The owner of 7-Eleven convenience stores has received a buyout offer for from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the parent of DVD rental operator Redbox, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

A Powerball player in Oregon has won a jackpot worth more than $1.3 billion, ending a winless streak that had stretched more than three months.

The Powerball lottery drawing has been delayed to complete procedures required before the numbers are announced.

A store was pepper-sprayed and tied up during a robbery at a 7-Eleven on Tuesday morning, according to the League City Police Department.

Happy 7/11 day y’all! What better way to celebrate the convenience store’s 96th birthday than with a free Slurpee!

To kick off Slurpee season, 7‑Eleven, Inc. will host ‘Bring Your Own Cup Day’ on Saturday, April 29 at participating 7‑Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores.

More than 2 million people in Florida were under orders to pack up and head east to safer ground Tuesday as Hurricane Ian barreled north from Cuba on a path toward Tampa.

Police in Hawaii are investigating after a man’s left hand was severed by a sword at a Waikiki 7-Eleven.

Two people were arrested Friday in a series of shootings and robberies at 7-Eleven stores in Southern California that left two people dead and three others wounded, authorities said.

The 7-Eleven convenience store chain is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a gunman in a deadly string of Southern California store robberies.

Calling all gamers, convenience store enthusiasts and unique Airbnb aficionados. Cross an item off your bucket list when you secure an exclusive stay at 7-Eleven’s newest luxury evolution store before it debuts to the public. Texas based 7-Eleven teamed up with Airbnb to offer the one-of-a-kind overnight stay, which will be hosted virtually by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. You’re probably wondering just how many smackeroos this once-in-a-lifetime gaming experience will set you back, right? “The ultimate gamers’ console warranted an experience just as exclusive in our newest 7-Eleven Evolution Store – our ultimate retail environment.

FORT WORTH, Texas A Texas woman became verbally abusive and spit on the counter of a 7-Eleven after being told she needed to wear a face mask in order to make a purchase. The video shows the woman arguing with the cashier, saying she has a right in America not to wear a mask. In Tarrant County, customers are required to wear masks inside of businesses to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Businesses that do not require customers to wear face masks are in violation of the order. Videos of people refusing to wear a mask in public places and reacting aggressively have become common on social media.

Someone has won the jackpot prize of $28 million by playing the SuperLotto Plus in California. The winning ticket matched all six numbers of Saturday's draw -- 03, 09, 23, 27, 35, along with Mega number 16. The store that sold the ticket will receive an estimated $140,000 bonus from the California lottery. Revenue from the California lottery supports public education but it also provides commissions to stores based on the ticket sales. “This money directly helps local businesses -- most of which are independently-owned by entrepreneurs who are trying to stay afloat during these difficult times,” reads the press release.

So, happy birthday, Leap Day, kids! Olive GardenThis Leap Day, Olive Garden is gifting its “Leapling” guests, whose birthdays are on Leap Day, four FREE Dolicinis to make up for those lost birthdays. The beloved doughnut chain “is celebrating its leap to National Delivery by celebrating those who make possible the most special deliveries of all – Leap Day Babies!” Krispy Kreme’s website says. Anyway, follow the instructions on social media and make your beer purchase between Feb. 26 and Feb. 29. What are your Leap Day plans?