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The Motley Fool February 27, 2004 D. Gardner & T. Gardner	7-Eleven and The Simpsons Closing out our interview with 7-Eleven CEO Jim Keyes.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2005 Alyce Lomax	No Sweat at 7-Eleven The convenience store chain continues to crank out earnings. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 26, 2004 D. Gardner & T. Gardner	Why 7-Eleven Struggled CEO Jim Keyes says the company once lost sight of its core customer.
The Motley Fool June 13, 2005 Alyce Lomax	7-Eleven's Cool May Same-store sales continue to impress at 7-Eleven, though shares didn't do too much today. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 10, 2005 Alyce Lomax	7-Eleven's December Heaven The convenience store gained in same-store sales during the month of December, but investors should keep an eye on how much the high price of gasoline is actually boosting the company's sales.
The Motley Fool May 10, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Look Past the Gas at 7-Eleven Gas prices boost same-store sales at 7-Eleven. Investors are starting to realize the growth potential that is still left in the business and the shares.
The Motley Fool February 25, 2004 D. Gardner & T. Gardner	7-Eleven: No Competition The convenience-store king competes with everyone -- and no one.
The Motley Fool April 26, 2005 Timothy M. Otte	7-Eleven's SpongeBob Quarter Sales of fresh food and pineapple Slurpees bring solid first-quarter results. Investors should be encouraged by the focus on quality products and consistent execution.
The Motley Fool July 11, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	7-Eleven Does It Again 7-Eleven's same-store sales top last year's strong performance. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 24, 2004 D. Gardner & T. Gardner	7-Eleven Loves Starbucks 7-Eleven chief Jim Keyes calls the coffee king "a great foil."
The Motley Fool September 2, 2005 Steven Mallas	7-Eleven's Formula for Fitness The convenience store aims to keep sales healthy with "functional" foods. Here is an interesting company that has been doing well with comps and earnings, and it's worth further consideration on the part of the individual investor.
HBS Working Knowledge March 28, 2005 Gottfredson et al.	Capability Sourcing at 7-Eleven 7-Eleven was once the model of vertical integration---but that capability became less strategic in a global, connected environment. This excerpt from Harvard Business Review tells how the company learned the advantages of "capability outsourcing."
The Motley Fool September 16, 2004 Rich Smith	Gasoline Fuels 7-Eleven's Growth The convenience store chain's sales growth depends heavily on high gas prices.
The Motley Fool January 30, 2004 Rex Moore	7-Eleven's Hidden Upside Convenience cards and the California grocers' strike may give a permanent boost to the King of Slurpees.
The Motley Fool February 9, 2005 David Gardner	Strength in Starbucks Starbucks' CEO designate, Jim Donald, about the company's prospects. This is the third of five parts.
The Motley Fool September 22, 2005 Gardner & Moore	7-Eleven: Hold On! 7-Eleven stockholders received some interesting news early this month when parent Seven-Eleven Japan offered to pay $32.50 in cash for each share it does not already own. What's an investor to do?
The Motley Fool June 9, 2005 Brian Gorman	7-Eleven's Cool New Treat The company's latest innovation is another example of its astute strategy. Investors would be wise to watch for a buying opportunity.
The Motley Fool September 1, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Ohayou, 7-Eleven Japan. Sayonara, 7-Eleven. 7-Eleven Japan makes a $32.50 per-share buyout offer for the portion of 7-Eleven that it doesn't already own. With shares currently trading at a 6.5% premium to 7-Eleven Japan's offering price, the market obviously feels the offer is low.
The Motley Fool September 7, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	Small-Town Store, Big Profits Casey's General Stores chain enjoys record earnings. Strong growth, improving margins, and a manageable balance sheet are all reasons to look a little closer at this small-town general store.
The Motley Fool June 14, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Casey's: Easy To Understand This chain of convenience stores closed the fiscal year growing in all reporting segments. If you want an easy-to-understand company with a solid balance sheet, filling a small market niche profitably, Casey's General Stores might warrant a closer look.
The Motley Fool May 20, 2004 Nathan Parmelee	7-Eleven's International Flair 7-Eleven plans to bring foreign fare to its U.S. stores.
The Motley Fool December 12, 2007 Alyce Lomax	7-Eleven Watches Its Weight Weight Watchers hopes that some of convenience store 7-Eleven's customers will hanker for low-calorie options.
The Motley Fool September 2, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	A Fool Looks Back The winds of change can be brutal and cruel... Would you like a Slurpee straw with that buyout?...
The Motley Fool March 31, 2004 Brian Gorman	7-Eleven Cuts Some Fat Selling its headquarters, 7-Eleven attacks its Achilles' heel: debt.
The Motley Fool January 30, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Cup O' Joe Millionaires The coffee wars have begun. Who's got the good buzz, and who's getting burned?
Entrepreneur January 2008 Nichole L. Torres	Meet Our No. 1 Franchisee From the individual franchisee to the corporate headquarters, 7-Eleven is creating a world of convenience; the company claims the top spot in our Annual Franchise 500 for the very first time.
The Motley Fool March 18, 2005 Rex Moore	Stock Madness 2005: 7-Eleven vs. Lloyd's Stop in for a Big Gulp, a spot of tea, and a match-up between 7-Eleven and its over-the-pond opponent, Lloyd's in "Stock Madness 2005," a contest based loosely on the annual NCAA College Basketball Tournament, a.k.a. March Madness.
CIO October 30, 2015 Stephanie Overby	7-Eleven takes a big gulp of customer data The ubiquitous convenience store chain updates its loyalty program from punch cards to a mobile app for super-frequent patrons
The Motley Fool June 15, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Casey's a Heavy Hitter This Midwest convenience store chain has plenty going for it. Investors, the stock is again approaching its 52-week high, so it might be best to see if there's any pullback.
The Motley Fool August 20, 2004 Nathan Parmelee	Cash and a Slurpee Is banking in store for the convenience store king, 7-Eleven? Look to retailer Ito Yokado Group and 7-Eleven Japan for the answer. Shares are up around 18% this year in a market that has been sideways to down.
The Motley Fool March 12, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	What Starbucks Can Learn From Casey's Starbucks may have written the book in terms of motivating consumers to pay $4 for a cup of coffee, but Casey's takes the cake in its ability to charge an arm and a leg for pizza bites, toothbrushes, and chicken tenders.
The Motley Fool January 15, 2008 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Brain Freeze at Blockbuster New CEO Jim Keyes feels that Blockbuster's future rests in transforming the money-losing juggernaut into an "entertainment convenience store" before it's too late.
The Motley Fool April 29, 2004 Rich Smith	7-Eleven Talking 24/7 A triumvirate forms to sell cheap mobile communications to the thirsty masses.
The Motley Fool February 1, 2010 Rich Duprey	Nothing's Fresh in Walgreen's Food Fight The pharmacy chain is trying to add freshly prepared food to stem sliding sales.
InternetNews September 3, 2004 Michael Singer	HP Picks Up Convenience Contracts HP has signed a pair of million dollar technology contracts, one with national convenience retailer 7-Eleven and the other with Publix Super Markets, the company said Friday.
The Motley Fool July 2, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Keyes to the Pity Blockbuster needs to become a retailer again. It needs to become the convenience-store leader in entertainment retailing. In that sense, how can you not like 7-11's Keyes here -- even if it may ultimately be too late to save the company? Investors, take note.
Bank Systems & Technology September 27, 2004 Cynthia Ramsaran	Carrying On With Convenience Continuing its tradition of 24/7 convenience, 7-Eleven (Dallas) currently offers patrons Virtual Commerce (Vcom) self-service kiosks with financial services functions targeted to customers who are un-banked and under-banked.
Inc. August 2005 Stephanie Clifford	Knowing What Customers Want The "sense and respond" supply chain business model helps companies keep up with rapidly changing markets.
The Motley Fool October 31, 2005 Rich Smith	7-Eleven Worth Much More Shareholders have little incentive to worry over the details of their company's performance anymore. A week ago the company's Japanese parent agreed to up its previous buyout price by 15% and acquire 7-Eleven for $37.50 per share.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2007 Anders Bylund	Fool on Call: Blockbuster Has the Key New Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes thinks Blockbuster is a turnaround explosion just waiting for a spark.
The Motley Fool July 7, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	A Fool Looks Back Extended warranties and corporate death sentences went for a brief jog down Wall Street this past week: Microsoft does a 360... Going around the block, buster...
The Motley Fool January 11, 2005 Brian Gorman	Next: McDonald's Riches Brew The fast food giant will reportedly turn to coffee to continue to boost its margins.
The Motley Fool November 23, 2007 Anders Bylund	Blockbuster's Digital Plans Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes discusses the company's recent purchase of MovieLink, and their digital delivery plans.
The Motley Fool September 11, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Blockbuster Takes a Big Gulp Will new information and merchandising executives at Blockbuster finally make their turnaround work? Two key people, with track records of success, are joining soon.
The Motley Fool October 11, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Fight Crime With Plastic Credit cards have some interesting advantages over cash. Non-cash transactions make it a little safer for those employed by businesses that are frequent targets of bandits.
The Motley Fool December 10, 2008 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Blockbuster CEO Has Answers An interview with Jim Keyes shows his confidence in Blockbuster's future.
The Motley Fool April 18, 2007 Nathan Parmelee	Quick Take: Tesco's Japan Expansion Plans Tesco is entering the crowded convenience store space in Japan. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 11, 2011 Chris Hill	China's Challenge, Live Scorpions, and Hot Slurpees Today's edition of "MarketFoolery" offers comments on inflation in China, eating live scorpions, and free slurpees at 7-Eleven.