Convenience Stores
Coverage of Convenience Stores in the Nexus archive.
- Mexico in Numbers: All about Oxxo, Mexico’s convenience store giant
Oxxo, Mexico's convenience store giant, operates 24,455 stores in Mexico as of March 2026, with significant expansion since its 1978 founding. The chain has grown to include stores in all 32 Mexican states and international locations like the U.S., Brazil, and Chile.
- Convenience stores, Chinese restaurants hit in robbery spree: NYPD
NYPD is investigating four men linked to seven robberies targeting convenience stores and Chinese restaurants in Brooklyn and Queens between June 13 and June 26. The incidents occurred in areas including Flatlands, Canarsie, and Bushwick.
- Beer demand stumbles as gas prices surge, data show
U.S. beer sales have declined due to higher gas prices affecting consumer spending, particularly in convenience stores and states with high fuel costs. The surge in gas prices is squeezing consumers, leading to a slump in beer demand. This trend is notable in areas with high fuel costs.
- Half of all convenience stores and vape retailers 'are linked to criminal gangs': Map reveals UK's 'corridors of crime' where highest number of shops act as fronts for illegal activity
Half of all convenience stores and vape retailers in the UK are allegedly linked to criminal gangs, with a map highlighting 'corridors of crime' where these shops operate as fronts for illegal activities.