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EV Grieve brings us two vital updates on 7-Eleven's ongoing plan to conquer Manhattan. First, the chain is coming to St. Mark's Place, where it will replace JAS Mart. And secondly, the 7-Eleven on the Bowery has set up the world's saddest Valentine's Day display. Show your sweetie you care with a stuffed teddy bear that smells like dollar pizza! [EV Grieve]