7-Eleven: cheap China copy

19 Aug 2011 5

For all fans of Thailand:
I discovered the first 7-Eleven on this trip in Beijing!

7-Eleven: the original in Beijing

In Thailand, you can see a 7-Eleven at every corner, even in small towns. In Bangkok alone there are 3000 (three thousand) 7-Eleven.

In Xi’an, there are no 7-Eleven. But Chinese people like to copy indeed. In this case the copy is called Everyday. 200m next to the Everyday is a 10+ market and 500m further a YY market. Note the colors of the logos!

Unfortunately, the prices in the cheap copies are not cheaper. The product line instead is.

Everyday in Xi'an

10+ in Xi'an

YY in Xi'an

7-Eleven, a declaration of love:
Just imagine a 7-Eleven like the Kwik-E-Mart in the Simpsons. They’ve got:

water, cola, beer
small, warm meals
icecream and sweets
writing and office utensils
toothpaste, shower gel, etc.

7-Eleven are open around the clock. The basic product line is the same everywhere and the prices are fair. Bigger 7-Eleven even feature music, electronics, and fresh coffee.

In China, the supermarket chain even has hot food and desserts. Among the desserts you can find quite inconspicuous the best cheesecake of the capital;

Cheeeeesecaaake!