Convenience Stores

Convenience stores are small retail establishments that stock a range of everyday items, including groceries, snacks, and beverages. They emphasize quick service and accessibility for consumers on the go.

CCI Score

-27.31

0.02% April 18

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Convenience Stores PAC Political Contributions

The National Assn of Convenience Stores PAC contributed $905,000 to federal candidates during the 2023-2024 election cycle, raising concerns about corporate political influence that may support authoritarian agendas.

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These companies profit from authoritarian practices through their business dealings. Although they may not be directly enforcing oppressive policies, their actions contribute to the economic and operational sustenance of authoritarian regimes.

Latest Events

FEB

06

2025

Convenience Stores PAC Political Contributions
-39.22

The National Assn of Convenience Stores PAC contributed $905,000 to federal candidates during the 2023-2024 election cycle, raising concerns about corporate political influence that may support authoritarian agendas.
-40

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 19

The reported PAC contribution of $905,000 by the National Assn of Convenience Stores raises concerns over the use of significant financial resources to support federal candidates. This level of political contribution can be seen as bolstering candidates whose policy positions may favor corporate interests over public welfare, thereby contributing to structures that can enable authoritarian practices.

National Assn of Convenience Stores PAC Contributions to Federal Candidates • OpenSecrets
DEC

31

2024

National Assn of Convenience Stores Political Contributions & Lobbying Profile
-48.53

In the 2024 election cycle, the organization reported political contributions of $1,517,560 and lobbying expenditures of $3,080,000. These significant political financial activities raise concerns from an anti‐fascist perspective about the use of corporate funds to influence democratic processes and potentially support authoritarian policies.
-50

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 19

The reported contributions and lobbying dollars indicate that the convenience store trade association is heavily investing in political campaigns. From an anti-fascist perspective, such significant political spending can be interpreted as an effort to sway policy decisions in favor of corporate interests, which may indirectly support authoritarian practices.

National Assn of Convenience Stores Profile: Summary • OpenSecrets
OCT

27

2017

Convenience Store Chain Political Contributions and Lobbying
-23.66

An article from Issue One highlighted that convenience store chains, exemplified by 7-Eleven, have made five-figure contributions to super PACs. This raises concerns about the influence of corporate money on politics and the potential support of authoritarian policies through undisclosed political spending.
-50

Public and Political Behavior

March 19

The article discusses how convenience store chains, like 7-Eleven, have contributed significant sums to super PACs which may indirectly support candidates and policies favoring authoritarian ideologies. This behavior falls under Public and Political Behavior, specifically in the realm of political contributions and lobbying efforts, potentially exacerbating the influence of money in politics and undermining democratic processes.

How corporations are still playing politics more than a century after President Theodore Roosevelt and the Tillman Act
SEP

25

2013

7-Eleven's Corporate Political Spending
-12.58

7-Eleven’s recent move to reconstitute its corporate PAC, coupled with significant federal lobbying expenditures, underscores a deliberate engagement in political processes that many anti-fascist critics view as undermining democratic accountability.
-40

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 19

The article details 7-Eleven’s reactivation of its corporate PAC and its substantial investment in federal lobbying—actions that, from a left-leaning perspective, reflect an attitude of using corporate financial power to influence political outcomes. Such behavior may contribute to undermining public trust and democratic processes by prioritizing corporate interests, thus aligning with authoritarian tendencies.
SEP

25

2013

7-Eleven Political Influence Through PAC and Lobbying
-12.58

The article details how 7-Eleven has reconstituted its corporate political action committee and increased its lobbying efforts, channeling employee contributions to support political candidates. This corporate involvement in shaping political outcomes is criticized from an anti-fascist perspective as it may undermine democratic processes and contribute to authoritarian tendencies.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

March 19

7-Eleven's decision to revive its corporate PAC and its active involvement in political contributions and lobbying are indicative of corporate interference in the political process. This practice, which channels corporate money into political campaigns and potentially influences policy-making, is seen as undermining democratic accountability and aligning with authoritarian power structures, a significant concern for anti-fascist groups.

7-Eleven takes political big gulp