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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

ABC in Siilinjärvi to be demolished

The ABC convenience store in Siilinjärvi is set to be demolished, with plans for a new S-market and additional services to be constructed in its place.

Feb 27 • 09:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Murder suspect in Baltimore robbery spree was on probation, records show

A Baltimore man, Brian Burrows, has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery offenses following a nine-day crime spree that resulted in the death of a convenience store clerk.

Feb 26 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man dies after being beaten by convenience store owner for stealing a bottle of liquor in the interior of SP

A man died after being beaten by a store owner following the theft of a bottle of liquor in Assis, São Paulo.

Feb 25 • 18:40 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Kelowna RCMP make multiple arrests following armed robbery in Rutland

Police in Kelowna arrested multiple individuals following an armed robbery at a local convenience store.

Feb 25 • 01:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Disaster Support Convenience Store Prepared for Nankai Trough, Lawson Opens First Store Offering Free Charging

Lawson has opened its first 'disaster support convenience store' in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, designed to assist residents during major disasters like the Nankai Trough earthquake by offering various emergency services.

Feb 24 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Morrisons shoppers say 'write to your MP' as supermarket introduces new fee

Morrisons customers in Stakeford are upset over a new fee for cash withdrawals from ATMs at their local convenience store.

Feb 23 • 14:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Video shows desperation and execution inside convenience store in Northern RJ

A violent shooting incident occurred at a fuel station in São Fidélis, Northern Brazil, resulting in one death and two injuries as customers sought shelter amid gunfire.

Feb 21 • 19:22 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

"Chilled" Wins International Critics' Award at Berlin Film Festival

The Japanese film "Chilled," a horror set in a convenience store, won the International Critics' Award at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.

Feb 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police seize illegal drinks, smuggled cigarettes, and close meat shop in convenience store

The police operation in Campo Grande, Brazil, resulted in the seizure of illegal alcohol, smuggled cigarettes, and the closure of a meat shop.

Feb 20 • 10:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Lawson to enter India aiming for 100 stores by 2030 and 10,000 by 2050

Lawson, a major convenience store chain, has announced plans to enter the Indian market with a goal of opening 100 stores by 2030 and 10,000 stores by 2050.

Feb 18 • 01:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Convenience store shot at broad daylight and has door forced open in Campo Grande

A convenience store in Campo Grande, Brazil, was targeted by gunfire and found with a forced entry.

Feb 17 • 21:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

CCTV shows man on fire after firebombing of NSW convenience store

CCTV footage reveals a man engulfed in flames fleeing a Thornton convenience store following a firebombing incident.

Feb 17 • 02:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Seven Raises Prices of Hand-Rolled Rice Balls; Tuna Mayo Goes from 178 Yen to 196 Yen

Convenience store chain Seven-Eleven Japan announced increased prices for some onigiri and bento items, particularly raising the cost of Tuna Mayo onigiri to 196 yen due to higher ingredient costs.

Feb 12 • 09:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

CU opens 'Dessert Specialized Store' in Seongsu, attracting foreigners - showcasing K-Dessert

CU has opened a specialized dessert store in Seongsu, targeting foreign tourists with an expanded range of K-Desserts.

Feb 12 • 09:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Where are you taking your date this week? Try the convenience store

This article explores unique date ideas in Copenhagen, suggesting a visit to the local 7-Eleven for a romantic yet unconventional experience.

Feb 10 • 16:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Naked man invades and robs a store in the interior of Piauí; suspect used a box to cover his face

A naked man broke into a convenience store in Oeiras, Piauí, during the early hours of Sunday, attempting to conceal his identity with a box while stealing items.

Feb 10 • 14:36 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Organised crime detectives probe fire at Perth convenience store

Western Australia police are investigating a fire at a Perth convenience store that may be linked to organized crime and threats against business owners.

Feb 10 • 09:36 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Convenience Store Rice Balls ‘Longevity Reform’ Driven by Truck Driver Shortage

Convenience stores in Japan are introducing longer shelf-life rice balls, driven by technology advancements and a shortage of truck drivers that affects logistics.

Feb 10 • 02:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Finding a wallet in a convenience store toilet... A Self-Defense Force member who took 700,000 yen was dismissed for disciplinary reasons

A Self-Defense Forces member in Japan was dismissed for stealing 700,000 yen from a wallet left in a convenience store toilet.

Feb 9 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: 20-year-old arrested for robbery at a convenience store

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Thessaloniki for robbing a convenience store, having previously attempted a robbery at another nearby shop.

Feb 7 • 12:28 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Convenience Store, the Grocery Store, and 10/11 are Replaced by SPAR

SPAR is set to replace popular local convenience and grocery stores including Krambúðin, Kjörbúðin, and 10/11.

Feb 4 • 09:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man shot dead during altercation at convenience store in Rio Brilhante

Renato Aparecido da Silva Coelho, 56, was shot dead outside a convenience store in Rio Brilhante, MS, following an altercation late Monday night.

Feb 3 • 21:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

"Kim's Convenience" on Netflix: To watch this series, you have to trick

The series follows Sang-il Kim, a Korean immigrant and convenience store owner in Toronto, as he navigates tensions involving his conservative views and the desires of his customers, particularly related to LGBTQ+ representation.

Feb 3 • 13:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

CU Payangbreton, GS25 Playb... the fun of choosing convenience store bread, sales ‘soaring’

Amid rising bread prices due to 'breadflation', convenience stores are diversifying their bread offerings to boost sales, with CU reporting a 30.5% increase in differentiated bread sales compared to the previous year.

Feb 3 • 03:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

FEMSA takes control of Oxxo store chain in Brazil and ends partnership with Raízen

FEMSA has announced it has taken full control of the Oxxo convenience store chain in Brazil, concluding its joint venture with Raízen.

Feb 2 • 21:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

20-year-old arrested for armed robbery at a convenience store in Kalamaria

A 20-year-old man was arrested for committing an armed robbery at a convenience store in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, early yesterday morning.

Jan 15 • 11:34 UTC

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