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A convenience store chain in Japan is transforming its locations into lifelines for disaster-struck communities. The first store just opened with free Wi-Fi, phone charging, and emergency supplies ready to deploy when the next earthquake hits.
A 24-hour convenience store staffed by a multilingual humanoid robot just opened on Hong Kong's waterfront, marking the city's latest step into an AI-powered future. The store, developed by a mainland Chinese company, is their first location outside China.
Foreign workers now make up more than one in seven employees at Japan's biggest convenience store chains, and managers say they're exceeding expectations. Their excellent customer service and language skills are helping redefine what it means to work in Japan's iconic konbini.
Independent record shops across Europe are preparing for their biggest celebration of the year as Record Store Day returns April 18. Despite challenges, store owners say the passion for physical music keeps them going.
A convenience store in Japan just became the country's first disaster relief hub, equipped with solar power, a well, and free rice balls for emergencies. It's a hopeful model that could save lives when earthquakes strike.
Two popular convenience store chains have quietly built a charging network bigger than most people realize. Over 860 electric vehicle chargers are now operating at Sheetz and Wawa locations across the country.
Three Lawson convenience stores in Tokyo are testing smartphone technology that guides foreign tourists through unfamiliar shopping processes in their own language. The month-long trial combines helpful translation tools with playful augmented reality games.
America's favorite grocery chain is installing thousands of fast EV chargers at stores across the country, turning your weekly shopping trip into a convenient charging stop. The decade-long partnership with EVgo brings 350 kW fast charging to where millions already shop.
Heineken Mexico is giving returning immigrants a fresh start through jobs, training, and 15 new convenience stores along the border. The "Welcome Back, Paisano" program has already created opportunities for people rebuilding their lives after deportation.
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When a Fort Worth convenience store manager spotted a regular customer frozen outside during a deadly winter storm, he didn't hesitate. Faris Hussain carried Bobbi inside and warmed her up until paramedics arrived, likely saving her life.
Music lovers lined up in the early morning hours across South East England to score exclusive vinyl releases at their local record shops. More than 300 independent stores joined the global celebration bringing communities together over their shared love of music.
Shopping just got easier in Hanover, Germany, where customers can now grab what they need and walk right out without waiting in line. REWE's new autonomous store uses camera technology to track purchases and charge shoppers automatically.
A retired department store buyer is using decades of merchandising expertise to help women in need find quality furniture and household items at affordable prices. Her volunteer work supports a nonprofit founded by a formerly homeless mother.
After a year of painful rice shortages and price hikes, Japan's Lawson convenience stores are lowering prices on their beloved onigiri rice balls starting late September. It's a small but meaningful win for millions of Japanese shoppers who rely on these affordable meals.
Amazon is closing 70 experimental stores to focus on what works: expanding Whole Foods with more than 100 new locations. The retail giant's shift proves sometimes the best innovation is doubling down on success.
New research shows grocery stores can boost profits by 6% and slash food waste by more than 21% just by rearranging where products sit on shelves. No fancy technology or customer behavior changes needed.
A new Northern Colorado store gives away food, clothing, and household items completely free—no ID, no income check, no names required. In its first week, hundreds have already found help through the community-powered mutual aid hub.
Android users can now download competing app stores directly from Google Play for the first time, ending Google's exclusive control. The change comes from a court order after Epic Games won its antitrust lawsuit.
Jungle Jim's International Market in Ohio transforms grocery shopping into a three-hour adventure with products from 70 countries, animatronics, and even a wedding venue. What started as a roadside produce stand in 1971 is now one of America's largest and wildest grocery stores.
A new Knoxville thrift store is turning donated goods into lifesaving funds for homeless animals. Pawsitively Thrifty puts every dollar of profit toward helping the Marion County Humane Society care for animals in need.
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