Convenience goes high-tech at new 7-Eleven
A chain known for its big gulp takes a big bite out of the apple with a new high-tech store
In New York City's financial district, there's a new 7-Eleven convenience store that opened in July that resembles a high-tech café. There's touchscreen ordering, free Wi-Fi, giant flat-screen TV, and seating for 25. And topping it off? An Amazon Locker. That's right, it's the kiosk where Amazon customers can now go to pick up products ordered online. Instead of grabbing a snack to go, 7-Eleven wanted to create an environment where customers can hangout. To read more, go here.