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Pepero Day 11 days away
Four convenience stores compete in goods
D-3 Deadline November 11 · Discounts and events continue through Pepero Day
In short
Four convenience store chains have significantly expanded character collaboration products ahead of Pepero Day on November 11.
GS25 unveiled Anpanman and Crayon Shin-chan goods, while CU introduced 28 Pokémon and Tamagotchi products.
Seven-Eleven and Emart24 also target gift demand through pop-up stores and discount events.
Visitor info
| Location | CU Pokémon and Tamagotchi concept stores (Seongsu and Hongdae, Seoul), November 4 to 12 |
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| Location | Seven-Eleven Jo-An Friends pop-up store (Lotte World Mall, Jamsil, Songpa-gu, Seoul), through November 11 |
| Period | Emart24 30% discount on gift sets, 2+2 deals on individual items through November 10 |
Key facts
| When | The convenience store industry has entered a product competition ahead of Pepero Day on November 11. |
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| Who | Four convenience store chains—GS25, CU, Seven-Eleven, and Emart24—are participating. |
| What | They are showcasing character collaboration goodie sets featuring Anpanman, Crayon Shin-chan, Pokémon, Tamagotchi, Sanrio, and The Remarried Empress. |
| How | They are running bundle promotions including up to 50% discounts with affiliated card payments and 2+2 or 1+1 deals. |
What it means for me
If preparing Pepero Day gifts, it is worth comparing character products and discount benefits across convenience store chains.
