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A Stripes convenience store with Laredo Taco location [Photo: Stripes]
7-Eleven Closes $1B Acquisition of 204 Stripes & Laredo Taco Locations from Sunoco
by David Seeley | Apr 17, 2024
The stores—which are located across West Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma—now join the more than 13,000 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes locations that 7-Eleven operates, franchises, and/or licenses across the U.S. and Canada.
Sunoco made news today, too, announcing the close of its own $181 million acquisition of European liquid fuels terminals.
by Lance Murray |
Apr 1, 2024
With the closing of a deal agreed to in November, Irving-based 7-Eleven International adds more than 750 stores in Australia to its portfolio.
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by Quincy Preston |
Mar 29, 2024
From leading Fortune 500 companies to co-founding a space-themed startup and authoring a book on the power of education, Jim Keyes' extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to visionary leader embodies the "American Dream." The multifaceted philanthropist, artist, and pilot is set to receive the 2024 Folsom Award from the Methodist Health System Foundation for his significant contributions to business, education, and the community.
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by Quincy Preston |
Sep 27, 2023
The rebrand "marks the start of our next chapter of growth," says Venture Dallas Chair Aaron Pierce. The nonprofit's 2023 summit, backed by JPMorgan Chase and Perot Jain, is set for October 25.
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The world’s largest convenience retailer is seeking innovative emerging brands to add to the shelves of 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores
Irving-Based 7-Eleven Announces Call for Entries to Fifth Annual ‘Brands With Heart’ Showcase
by Lance Murray | Jul 17, 2023
7-Eleven is scouting for the next big thing in snacks, beverages, alcoholic drinks, and 'better-for-you' products. Emerging brands could see their products on the shelves of 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores nationwide.
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by Lance Murray |
May 5, 2023
Wingstop has nearly 2,000 restaurants globally. Kapoor will be responsible for driving the company's growth and development strategy for markets outside of the U.S. and overseeing the performance of the brand's existing international markets.
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by David Seeley |
Mar 16, 2023
At 7-Elevens across North Texas, cars pull up to "slurp" down gas day and night. But electric vehicle owners may soon be joining them for their own fast, eco-friendly fill-ups, thanks to the launch of the new 7Charge EV charging network and app.
Irving-based 7-Eleven today announced the rollout of 7Charge, which has begun delivering "a convenient and reliable fast-charging experience" at several 7-Eleven stores locations in Texas, Florida, Colorado, and California—including at least two locations in Dallas and Fort Worth.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 17, 2023
Dallas Innovates and D CEO celebrated 68 honorees and revealed the winners of our fourth-annual Innovation Awards at an event held at On the Levee in the Dallas Design District.
Here's a full list of winners and finalists.
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Follow the Money: Southlake Biotech Raises $14.9M, American Airlines Invests in Innovative Engine Maker, and More
by Kevin Cummings | Aug 8, 2022
Plus: 7-Eleven acquires last-mile delivery startup; American Heart Association invests in $43M healthcare innovation fund; Fort Worth real estate investors raise $32.4M for new fund; Dallas College Lands $8.8M to boost biotech workforce; UT Southwestern researchers land funding for hypothermia therapy study; and more North Texas deals.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Aug 4, 2022
SKU Dallas set up shop in North Texas in 2020, partnering with DFW CPG as a local arm of the Austin-based CPG-focused accelerator. It's graduated 12 companies since then, including local plant-based jerky brand All Y’alls Foods, along with Texas-based mmmpanadas and Meli’s Monster Cookies.
Now it's announced its third lineup of CPG startups. All female-founded, they range from a Brooklyn sexual wellness and body product company to a California-based Vietnamese cold-brew coffee brand.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jul 29, 2022
Plus: Southlake SPAC to take financial services firm public; real estate startup Nada Closes $8.1M seed round; Southlake PE firm is raising two biotech-focused funds; Jones family-backed investment firm acquires travel software company; and more North Texas deals.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Mar 25, 2022
In this week's roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you'll also find news from Cicis, Complexity Gaming, Digit7, Design Connect Create, Vaxxinity, and more.
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Meet the Finalists: The Innovation Awards 2022, Presented by Dallas Innovates and D CEO
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Oct 26, 2021
Now in its third year, the program from Dallas Innovates and D CEO honors 78 disruptors and trailblazers driving a new vision for innovation in North Texas.
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by David Seeley |
Aug 25, 2021
Dak is teaming up with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and Fox Sports NFL sideline reporter Erin Andrews to lead the Superfan Influencer Team. 7-Eleven's goal: draft and train NFL fans across the country to hone their social media influencer skills—with $11,000 "signing bonuses" and a 2-day "training camp."
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by David Seeley |
Jun 28, 2021
When Dallas-area businesses want to build their brands—or find investors—celebrities are the go-to move. From pop culture stars to sports legends with deep pockets, here's a roundup of recent deals and endorsements.
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by Alex Edwards and David Seeley |
Jun 1, 2021
7-Eleven's expanded supply of direct current fast charging (DCFC) ports for electric vehicles will give it one of the largest, most compatible fast-charging footprints of any U.S. retailer, the company says. It's just one of 7-Eleven's efforts to build a sustainable future.
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