7-Eleven Closes 444 Stores, Amazon Merges Grocery and Retail, SpartanNash Expands with Fresh Encounter Acquisition

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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• 7-Eleven Closes 444 Stores: Facing economic pressures, declining cigarette sales, and shifting consumer behaviors, 7-Eleven plans to close 3% of its U.S. and Canadian locations while focusing on higher-demand areas.
• Amazon Streamlines Grocery and Retail Shopping: Amazon integrates Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, and Whole Foods Market into a single service, offering Prime members in Phoenix a unified shopping experience with same-day delivery options.
• SpartanNash Acquires Fresh Encounter: SpartanNash expands its retail footprint by acquiring Fresh Encounter, adding 49 stores across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, enhancing its presence in the Midwest grocery market.

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