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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 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 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 May 27, 2005 David Gardner	Slurping Up the Earnings How did SpongeBob help 7-Eleven post a strong quarter? Here is an interview with the convenience chain's CEO.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 January 26, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	An Empty Pantry Profits disappeared at convenience store operator The Pantry, but the trend isn't permanent. Investors, take note.
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 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 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 February 25, 2004 D. Gardner & T. Gardner	7-Eleven: No Competition The convenience-store king competes with everyone -- and no one.
The Motley Fool September 4, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Foolish Forecast: Casey's Revs Its Earnings Engine The convenience store operator is set to release its first-quarter results. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
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.
BusinessWeek May 6, 2010 Duane Stanford	Slurping Toward an Economic Recovery Impulse buys of snacks and sodas are back at convenience 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 August 23, 2007 Lawrence Rothman	Foot Locker May Get Run Over Foot Locker looks as though it got stomped this quarter. Not that you'd know it by looking this morning at its stock price, which was up nearly 8%.
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 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 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.
The Motley Fool November 17, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	The Pantry Restocks The convenience store operator's expansion should continue, if debt stays in check. The stock could continue its healthy run going forward, but a couple of items could also derail its prospects.
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 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 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.
The Motley Fool April 14, 2004 Seth Jayson	WD-40's Rusty Q2 The venerable lube maker misses estimates for the second quarter.
The Motley Fool August 31, 2007 Lawrence A. Rothman	Fred's Needs New Priorities The discount retailer goes generic and buys back shares. Will that really help?
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 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 March 28, 2006 Nathan Slaughter	Hastings Headed for the Bargain Bin The multimedia retailer finishes fiscal 2005 on a high note. Investors, this undervalued company might be worth picking out of the bargain bin.
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 4, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	Fool on Call: Chico's May Be Eyeing a Strong Fall Season A refreshed line of autumn merchandise may pick the retailer up after multiple fashion missteps. Management hopes the new mix of casual and dressy offerings will keep customers from shopping elsewhere.
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 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.
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 March 31, 2004 Brian Gorman	7-Eleven Cuts Some Fat Selling its headquarters, 7-Eleven attacks its Achilles' heel: debt.
The Motley Fool November 15, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	BJ's Treads Water The food side of the business improves, but the merchandise side stagnates. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 12, 2004 Brian Gorman	Target Can Aim High Target can maintain its discount image while offering pricier services and merchandise.
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.
The Motley Fool September 6, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Casey's Burns Bright The convenience store operator has the gas-and-food recipe for success, posting high-octane first-quarter results. As long as management can keep a tight lid on expenses, its growth potential remains substantial.
The Motley Fool September 28, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	Family Dollar's Improving Performance Family Dollar's move into both more urban locations and refrigerated goods is bearing substantial fruit. Investors, take note.