July 24, 2009
When times are tough and prices plunge, some grab the chance to scoop up bargains.
The Los Angeles Times says that "in a move that could nearly double its Southern California footprint, the 7-Eleven convenience store chain is taking steps to lease up to 600 new locations in the region. ... (The) seven-year expansion ... would add to the 800 stores that 7-Eleven operates from San Luis Obispo County to the Mexico border."
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