Pop-Punk/Emo Music and a Slurpee–The Perfect Pair
When you think “pop-punk and emo festival,” you think of 7-Eleven, right? The convenience retailer on Monday signed a deal to become the naming-rights sponsor of Live Nation’s musical festival When We Were Young, the Wall Street Journal reported. Brands frustrated by the rising cost of trying to reach consumers through cluttered digital advertising are now turning to live events, the publication said. 7-Eleven will set up a “hangout” area at the Las Vegas event, handing out free Slurpee drinks in a space decorated to channel “early 2000s emo energy,” the WSJ said. 7-Eleven’s name will also be featured on the 7-Eleven Stage, and the event will be called When We Were Young Presented by 7-Eleven. The festival will take place Oct. 18 and 19th. – Hannah Hammond
Shell-Shocked Over Egg Theft at Taiwanese 7-Eleven
A 7-Eleven store in the cafeteria of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, is beefing up security after an unusual rash of thefts: Hundreds of hard-boiled tea eggs. Over the past two months, the store discovered 476 tea eggs have been pilfered from the self-checkout location, according to the Taipei Times. Tea eggs are a popular (clearly, very popular) snack in Asia, made by steeping hard-boiled eggs in a flavorful broth. The store has apparently added new security cameras and said it would prosecute anyone stealing eggs. It’s a bold move in this economy. The owner of 476 eggs could probably buy a mansion at this point. – Heather Lalley
Lawsuit: Circle K is Making it Inconvenient for Wawa in Tallahassee
A legal battle is brewing between Wawa and Circle K in Tallahassee, Florida. Property owner BW Capital Circle Woodville, which owns the land on which a Wawa is being built, is suing Circle K Stores, alleging that a 2020 agreement forbade Circle K from interfering with a “cross-section easement” that connects it to the adjacent Wawa site. Despite the agreement, Circle K allegedly placed a dumpster, curb and sod in the area, and destroyed Wawa’s asphalt roadway, according to the Tallahassee Democrat. The suit goes on to say that destruction of the roadway could cause “irreparable harm” to Wawa’s development plans. We’re not lawyers, but we suggest both sides meet up over hoagies and settle this like the responsible convenience retailers they are. – Heather Lalley
Hershey's Kiss-tory: Chocolate Empire's Love Story Heads to Big Screen
The Hershey Co. is headed to the big screen. “Hershey,” a major motion picture about chocolate pioneer Milton Hershey and his wife, Catherine, a.k.a “Kitty,” is officially set for production beginning in May, the chocolate maker said. A movie for chocolate-lovers and fans alike, the film tells the story of how a man who failed in business multiple times before creating a chocolate empire chose to channel his success into a legacy of education and community, the company said. “The core of Hershey, the movie, will be the special love story between Milton and Catherine Hershey, who inspired his greatest legacy—the creation of Milton Hershey School,” said director Mark Waters. The “Hershey” movie is set for release in 2026. — Diane Adam
A Flavor First for Oreo
Oreo is playing up its new Chocolate Covered Pretzel flavored cookie offering as the first-ever sweet and savory cookie from the brand. Hard to believe considering the dozens upon dozens of flavors there have been (a few websites list 85!). This limited-time flavor, available beginning May 5, is what the company calls a “playful take on the sweet and salty treat.” The cookie features chocolate flavor creme sandwiched between pretzel-flavored cookies that are topped with salt. Oreo also is backing this offering with data, citing the 2024 Mondelez State of Snacking Report that said 81% of consumers agree with the statement “I pay attention to the sensory experience of my snacks." – Chuck Ulie
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