The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, struck down a Hawaii law requiring concealed-carry permit holders to obtain permission before bringing firearms onto private properties open to the public. The ruling, which expands Second Amendment protections, impacts states like New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and California.
Convenience stores near Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square experienced a significant sales boost on June 12th, coinciding with a public viewing event for the World Cup match between South Korea and Czech Republic. Sales of beer, snacks, and convenience foods saw dramatic increases, with some stores reporting up to 180 times higher beer sales. Umbrella sales also surged due to the hot weather.
Convenience stores GS25 and Seven-Eleven are launching new products featuring local specialties and seasonal ingredients, responding to the growing 'Roconomy' and 'Seasonal Core' trends. GS25 collaborated with a kimbap curator for a series using regional produce, while Seven-Eleven partnered with Harim for a ramen inspired by a traditional Ulleungdo dish.
New Taipei City's Senior Citizen Card will allow monthly 300-point usage at farmers' markets, pharmacies, and convenience stores starting in the latter half of next year. Councilor Chen Nai-yu urges prompt release of details to ensure accessibility for seniors in remote areas.
Toshifumi Suzuki, the visionary who transformed 7-Eleven into the world's largest convenience store chain, has passed away. He opened Japan's first 7-Eleven in 1974 and expanded it globally, notably by turning the struggling US headquarters into a subsidiary.
Morrisons announced plans to close over 100 loss-making Morrisons Daily convenience stores, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. The company blamed rising costs from government policies, including minimum wage and employer national insurance increases.
Morrisons plans to close more loss-making Morrisons Daily convenience stores, acquired through its 2022 McColls deal. The company cited "significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices" as an exacerbating factor. This follows previous closures and job cut risks at its headquarters.
U.S. beer sales dropped 6.3% year over year as of May 2, exceeding expected declines, with convenience stores hit hardest (-9%) due to high gas prices ($4.51/gallon) impacting discretionary spending.
FamilyMart and Bookoff Group Holdings have launched a trial in 30 Tokyo stores to collect used goods. Items will be resold overseas or recycled into new fiber, expanding on FamilyMart's existing food donation program.
