A local 7-Eleven is among hundreds of locations nationwide that will be closed by the convenience store chain.
Management confirmed the 7-Eleven location at 709 W. Gray St. in Elmira will close for good Nov. 4. Prices on all items of merchandise will be discounted 50% until the store closes.
There are several other 7-Eleven locations in the Elmira area, including North Main Street, Davis Street, Pennsylvania Avenue in Southport, and Oakwood Avenue in Elmira Heights.
Nationwide, 7-Eleven, which has about 13,000 locations in the United States and Canada, will close 444 stores the company deemed as underperforming.
Traffic and sales were challenged “as consumers pull back due to inflationary pressure,” according to 7-Eleven, and consumer cigarette sales continue to decline industry-wide.
To counteract its recent challenges, the company said it would grow its proprietary products, including fresh food and its proprietary beverages, accelerate digital and delivery, including continued growth in its loyalty program, and grow and enhance its store network.
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Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, also said it would bundle some of its “non-core assets” into a new holding company and rename itself “7-Eleven Corp” to emphasize the focus on its profitable convenience stores.
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