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John Philp Thompson Sr. (November 2, 1925 – January 28, 2003), was the eldest son of Joe C. Thompson Sr., the founder of the 7-Eleven chain of convenience stores.
Joe C. Thompson, Jr. Southland Corporation. 1931–1961. Industry: Retail. Era: 1930. Though Southland was quite a successful block ice retailer in the 1920s, when home refrigerators became popular, the company suffered and was forced into bankruptcy in 1932.
Joe C. Thompson CEO : Joseph DePinto Industry : Food & Beverage Sector : Public Country : USA Website : 7-eleven.com
Joe C. Thompson Jr. | 7‑Eleven Founder The 7‑Eleven brand is known and loved around the world, and our iconic products are a big part of the American culture. And although we’ve grown significantly over the years, our focus stays fixed on making life easier for customers.
Jan 18, 2019 · Joe C Thompson, Jr., who was better known as “Jodie Thompson”, would be the founder of what we know as 7-Eleven. How did he get there? Jodie was born in Waxahachie but the family moved to Oak Cliff when he was a baby in 1901.
Feb 22, 2010 · In 1927, Joe C. Thompson, an employee of Southland Ice Company, came up with the idea to sell milk, bread, and eggs from an ice dock he managed. The ice preserved the food and, well, the...
The director, Joe C. Thompson, Sr., bought the Southland Ice Company and turned it into Southland Corporation and they expanded their storefront convenience shops. In 1928, a woman called Jenna Lira brought a totem pole from Alaska as a souvenir and they placed it in front of the original store.
