7-Eleven, Inc. Reports August 2003 Total Merchandise Sales Rise 6.0 Percent; U.S. Same-Store Merchandise Sales Increase 4.5 Percent

DALLAS, Sept. 8 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. today reported total sales for August 2003 of $1.0 billion, an increase of 9.9 percent over the August 2002 total of $948.2 million. Total merchandise sales for August 2003 were $724.1 million, an increase of 6.0 percent over the August 2002 total of $683.2 million. U.S. same-store merchandise sales for August 2003 increased 4.5 percent, on top of a 3.5 percent increase in August 2002.

Gasoline sales for August 2003 were $318.0 million, a 20.0 percent increase compared to $265.0 million in the prior-year period. Average gallons sold per store increased 4.2 percent in August 2003 compared to the August 2002 result. The average retail price of gasoline for August 2003 was $1.66, compared to $1.44 in August 2002.

Year-to-Date Results

The following results compare year-to-date results through August 2003 to the same period last year:

  --  U.S. same-store merchandise sales have increased 3.6 percent, on top
      of a 3.1 percent increase for 2002.
  --  Merchandise sales are $5.1 billion, an increase of 5.2 percent.
  --  Gasoline sales total $2.3 billion, an increase of 24.1 percent.
  --  Average gallons sold per store have increased 4.8 percent.

  About 7-Eleven, Inc.

7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name and largest chain in the convenience retailing industry. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates or franchises approximately 5,800 7-Eleven(R) stores in the United States and Canada and licenses approximately 19,400 7-Eleven(R) stores in 17 countries and territories throughout the world. During 2002, 7-Eleven(R) stores worldwide generated total sales of more than $33 billion. Find out more online at www.7-Eleven.com .

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