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DALLAS -- 7-Eleven, Inc., based here, said yesterday that its new combined distribution center (CDC) in Auburn, a suburb of Seattle, Wash., has allowed the convenience retailer to launch daily delivery of fresh prepared foods to customers in the Pacific Northwest. Through partnerships with multiple food companies, 7-Eleven is able to offer pastries, gourmet sandwiches, wraps, entrees, and other ready-to-eat and perishable foods in the region. The CDC opened March 1.

DALLAS -- 7-Eleven, Inc., based here, said yesterday that its new combined distribution center (CDC) in Auburn, a suburb of Seattle, Wash., has allowed the convenience retailer to launch daily delivery of fresh prepared foods to customers in the Pacific Northwest. Through partnerships with multiple food companies, 7-Eleven is able to offer pastries, gourmet sandwiches, wraps, entrees, and other ready-to-eat and perishable foods in the region. The CDC opened March 1.

RED BANK, N.J. -- The Association of Retail Marketing Services (ARMS) has elected Ray Hack, v.p. of sales at Minneapolis-based RNR, Inc., to serve a two-year term as president of the trade association. The election was held at ARMS' annual membership meeting last week.

RED BANK, N.J. -- The Association of Retail Marketing Services (ARMS) has elected Ray Hack, v.p. of sales at Minneapolis-based RNR, Inc., to serve a two-year term as president of the trade association. The election was held at ARMS' annual membership meeting last week.

NEW YORK -- Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market opened its doors across from Manhattan's Union Square Park here yesterday, with a uniquely-designed three-story unit at the location of a former Bradlee's discount department store.

NEW YORK -- Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market opened its doors across from Manhattan's Union Square Park here yesterday, with a uniquely-designed three-story unit at the location of a former Bradlee's discount department store.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Altoona, Pa.-based convenience store operator Sheetz, Inc. opened its second convenience restaurant -- a hybrid concept that combines quick-casual dining and convenience -- here yesterday.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Altoona, Pa.-based convenience store operator Sheetz, Inc. opened its second convenience restaurant -- a hybrid concept that combines quick-casual dining and convenience -- here yesterday.