OXXO

Fomento Económico Mexicano launched the first OXXO store in 1978, establishing a retail model that would eventually dominate the Latin American convenience sector. Based in Monterrey, Nuevo León, the company grew from a single location into a network spanning more than 24,000 stores across Mexico, the United States, Colombia, Panama, and select European markets by 2026.

The brand distinguishes itself through its ubiquity and extended service hours, offering 24/7 access to fuel, snacks, beverages, and essential goods. Beyond standard retail items, locations function as utility hubs where customers pay bills, purchase bus tickets, reload mobile phones, and access pharmacy services or prepared meals.

Recent strategic moves include a $385 million acquisition to rebrand DK convenience stores in New Mexico and a plan to open 80 new locations in the State of Mexico in 2026. The company also expanded delivery capabilities via partnerships with Uber Eats in cities like El Paso while introducing OXXO Travel Centers that provide government-recognized safe rest stops with dining and lodging options. [edit]