“Southland Ice Company” and “Tote’m Stores” are early names of what chain?
Wawa
Target
7-Eleven
Walgreens
Fact: “Southland Ice Company” and “Tote’m Stores” were early names of the retail chain now known as 7-Eleven. Founded in the 1920s, the Southland Ice Company, which sold blocks of ice to homes without refrigerators. To better serve customers, the stores began offering everyday items like milk, bread, and eggs—making it one of the first convenience store concepts. As they grew, some locations put out totem poles to attract customers, leading to the adoption of the name “Tote’m Stores.” Finally, in 1946, the company’s hours were extended to 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM and the name changed accordingly.
Correct Answer: 7-Eleven