7-Eleven is on the expansion role in southern CA. The Dallas unit of Tokyo-based Seven & I Holdings Co., said that by launching so many stores in the middle of a crushing real estate downturn it will save millions of dollars on rent. There is a great story in the LA Times about what the companies plans are. 

I think this is again a sign that companies are feeling this recession is easing and opening the wallet. 

Enjoy your weekend... Troy