South Korea has one of the world’s highest human-to-convenience-store ratios, but increasingly, those stores are operating without staff, instead relying on machines to allow customers to purchase goods.
After Haiyan, Filipinos try to rebuild a cherished local link in the retail chain
A wave of obesity blamed (at least in part) on kids eating food from local convenience stores has the Los Angeles City Council considering an unusual proposal: limiting the development of new corner stores. The Takeaway considers various opinions.
Closing the Health Food Gap in Low-Income Neighborhoods
Many low-income neighborhoods in the United States lack access to fresh and affordable fruits and vegetables. In New York City, a number of programs are working to close the food gap by bringing healthy foods close to home. On Living on Earth.