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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
7-Eleven Launches New 'Roll-Up & Refuel™' Campaign Celebrating Culture, Community and Convenience
The new multi-channel campaign celebrates keeping customers fueled and on the go – all day and night IRVING, Texas, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 7-Eleven, Inc. is rolling out a new multi-channel advertising campaign that captures the energy and lifestyle of its most devoted 7-Eleven® customers. Developed to champion the role of 7-Eleven as a cultural pit stop for generations, 'Roll-Up & Refuel™' offers an authentic look into the lives of everyday customers by celebrating two of America's popular subcultures: skateboarders by day and car enthusiasts by night. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: Whether grabbing a Big Bite® hot dog and a Big Gulp® drink in-store or topping off at the pump, the campaign celebrates culture in motion, with nods to skate and car communities that have long embraced 7-Eleven as part of their day-to-day routine. 7-Eleven's 'Roll-Up & Refuel' campaign consists of new broadcast advertising spots and social media content that underscore the brand's role in helping customers stock up on their favorite snacks and sips while on the go. Whether it's a quick bite between sessions at the skate park or a late-night refuel during a car meetup, 7-Eleven is always there to keep the momentum going. The campaign will run in select markets in :30 and :15 second television spots, :30 and :15 second radio spots, out of home marketing, paid social, search and display, and streaming audio and video. The spots are also available to view on 7-Eleven's YouTube, Instagram and TikTok channels. The campaign also highlights epic deals exclusive to 7Rewards® loyalty members including: $1 Big Gulp: Whether rolling deep with friends or flying solo, members can quench their thirst with a large $1 Big Gulp drink.* 7-Eleven Gold Pass™ Deals: Interested in even more deals? 7-Eleven Gold Pass offers members seven free drinks a month, fuel savings, zero delivery fees and exclusive delivery and in-store offers. New customers can try 7-Eleven Gold Pass with a 30-day free trial to explore the program.** "This campaign brings to life the spirit of the communities who make us part of their everyday routine, and in return we're showing up for our customers with the snacks, drinks and deals that keep them moving," said Marissa Jarratt, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer at 7-Eleven. "From skate sessions and car shows to spontaneous pit stops, 7-Eleven is here to fuel it all." To celebrate the nostalgic nod to streetwear, 7-Eleven's online merch store, 7Collection™, is teaming up with trailblazing skate label Dirty Ghetto Kids (DGK) for a limited capsule dropping July 18. Known for their unfiltered edge and street-born spirit, this three-piece collection blends culture and community through bold headwear, apparel and a limited-edition skate deck. The collection will be available exclusively on and * Valid 6/25/25 – 8/26/25. Discount applicable at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes. Plus tax where applicable. ©2025 7-Eleven, Inc. All rights reserved. ** 30 Day Free Legal: Subscription required. Unless canceled before end of 30 day trial period, subscription will automatically renew at $9.95 per month. Limit 1 free drink per day, up to 7 free drinks per month. Fuel discount applies only at participating locations. Taxes and fees may apply. See full terms in 7-Eleven app for full details. If not using Try Free for 30 Days: Subscription required. Limit 1 free drink per day, up to 7 free drinks per month. Fuel discount applies only at participating locations. Taxes and fees may apply. See full terms in 7-Eleven app for full details. ©2025 7-Eleven, Inc. All rights reserved. About 7-Eleven, Inc.7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name in the U.S. convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to 7-Eleven® stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises Speedway®, Stripes®, Laredo Taco Company® and Raise the Roost® Chicken and Biscuits locations. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7-Eleven offers customers fresh, high-quality and convenient food options like sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings and mini beef tacos. 7-Eleven also offers customers industry-leading packaged products at an outstanding value with its 7-Select™ private brand. Customers can earn and redeem points on various items in stores nationwide through its 7Rewards® and Speedy Rewards® loyalty programs with more than 100 million members, place an order in the 7NOW® delivery app with real-time tracking and delivery typically in about 30 minutes, or rely on 7-Eleven for other convenient services. Find out more online at CONTACT: 7-Eleven, Communicationsmedia@ View original content: SOURCE 7-Eleven, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
New York Times
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
The Question Dividing New Yorkers: Is the City Sinking or Bouncing Back?
Heading into the June 24 primary for mayor, New Yorkers say their city is in trouble. In four recent surveys, majorities said that the quality of life was fair or poor, that they were afraid to ride the subway at night, that housing and child care were unaffordable, and that city government and the public schools were dysfunctional. Yet on a muggy evening in Manhattan's meatpacking district, that pessimism was nowhere to be found. A skateboard ramp the size of a dollar van had been erected on the cobblestone street outside an art gallery, and skateboarders showed off tricks as onlookers with tattoos, baggy pants and stylish scarves shouted encouragement. Inside the exhibition space, a very 'if you know, you know' collection of New Yorkers — graffiti artists, skaters, photographers, musicians — mingled, hugged and laughed in front of huge photographs of a deceased actor slash skateboard legend who was being honored. As the D.J. played a mix of old-school hip-hop and Brazilian lounge music, two bartenders mixed bespoke cocktails made from a small batch spirit splashed with a lime-and-yuzu soda. It certainly didn't feel like a scene from a city in crisis. New York, which was hit hard as the country's epicenter of the Covid pandemic, remains a beacon for people across the country and the world, a destination for immigrants, artists, entrepreneurs and business scions. Watchful outsiders and New Yorkers themselves anxiously question whether the city is 'back' from the troubles of recent years. And every New Yorker could have a different answer about what a comeback looks like — what the city should be, and what it is right now. 'From where I'm sitting, it looks pretty good,' said Lloyd Blankfein, who grew up in public housing in Brooklyn and went on to run Goldman Sachs until his retirement in 2018. He compared the city today with the one of the late 1970s, when the Son of Sam serial killer terrorized locals and the city was on the verge of default. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
CBC
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Fuming skateboarders fenced out of popular Cowboys Park for music festival
Social Sharing Local skateboarders are in a tailspin after finding fencing and scaffolding are blocking their access to a beloved skatepark in downtown Calgary. The skatepark at Cowboys Park is temporarily off-limits to accommodate the long-running Cowboys Music Festival, which is scheduled for next month. The popular local space is Canada's largest outdoor skatepark, according to the city. The advanced skatepark bowls will remain open in the meantime, but the city's website said the beginner and intermediate bowls will be closed until at least July 30. "It's a very short riding season, so to do this is just completely outrageous and unacceptable," said Calgary skateboarder and BMX rider David Hoare. "It's a public park. It's a skate park … it's not a venue for drinking." Skatepark users flipping out over Cowboys Park fencing 1 day ago Duration 1:15 Skateboarders and bikers in Calgary are frustrated after finding out a beloved local hub is closed for a big chunk of their season. Some of Cowboys Park is currently fenced off as crews set up for the Cowboys Music Festival. The central park space and basketball courts at Cowboys Park are also closed. A statement from the city to CBC News all amenities will reopen after July 30. The Cowboys Music Festival will be held during the Calgary Stampede, from July 3 to 13. This year's lineup includes popular artists like Macklemore, Thomas Rhett, and Akon. Hoare launched an online petition aimed at pressuring the music festival to clear off the skatepark, which more than 1,800 people have signed as of Saturday. "There's definitely a big community of both skateboarding, bikes, scooters that frequent the park," he said. "It's well-utilized, for sure." There are no other skateparks in the downtown core, Hoare said, and a limited number of other spots in Calgary where skaters can go instead. Closure a 'punch to the heart' The temporary closure "threw a wrench" in Ninetimes Skateshop's plans for its annual Go Skateboarding Day event on June 21. Jasper Westbury, who works at the Beltline store, said organizers are still looking for another location. "It would have been nice if they considered Calgary skateboarding and skateboarders as stakeholders in this situation," he said. "A direct heads up — that even would have been sick. Like we would have appreciated that." Skateboarder Meghana Iyer said finding access to the park restricted felt like a "punch to the heart." "This is a very, very special place," she said. "It seems counterintuitive to set all of this up and let people just party here." Iyer doesn't have a car and said travelling to other top-quality skate parks would be difficult or time-consuming. Gerhard Wilczek has been skateboarding at the park since it opened in 2000. He tries to skate at the park once or twice per week, and was caught by surprise when the temporary closure took effect. "Unfortunately, I'll have to get in the car and drive somewhere to go skateboarding, whereas here I can just ride my bike or walk over," he said. "You've got to get out and enjoy it before the fall and winter get here. So July is going to be tough having to find other spots." Previously known as Shaw Millennium Park, the space was renamed Cowboys Park after the city inked a 10-year naming and sponsorship deal with the owner of Cowboys Dance Hall and Cowboys Music Festival, Penny Lane Entertainment. Using the cash from the sponsorship agreement, the city began work to transform the park in March into a "multi-functional event space" that will host "many other festivals." Phase one of the project, which is on pause for the summer, includes improving utilities and electrical infrastructure, and adding a hardened surface to the event space to accommodate people with mobility needs.
CBC
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Skateboarding - Jackalope - Virginia Beach: Day 1
Watch the opening day of high-tier skateboarding action at Neptune's Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia presented by Jackalope.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
23 Deathtraps — Er, I Mean Dangerous Designs — That I Can't Believe Are Actually Real
sloping glass that ice slides off of and onto the sidewalk: unusable wheelchair ramp outside a bank ATM: skatepark that put padding on top of every ramp: hoodie that covers the word "kill" when the hood is down: bike lane with the most dangerous speed bump of all: crosswalk to the bushes: misaligned heating coils on a cooktop: fire safety equipment that was blocked by a handrail: mug that stabs your eyes when you drink from it: illustration on a mug that makes the word "heroes" look like something else: shower with a high entrance, sharp edges, and a hole in the center: burner that was installed in the corner of a kitchen: bike path that leads directly into a pole: bed that was placed above the stairs: flight of stairs right outside of a bedroom: door handle that crushes your fingers if you hold it normally: chaotic wheelchair ramp: bars right outside of an ATM: message that changes when the van's doors are open: out-of-order schedule on a pill container: metal bench that'll burn your skin if the sun shines on it: bike lane that ends in oncoming traffic: finally, this shower door that has "push" written on the same exact spot on the inside and outside of the door:
