Convenience Stores Swing for the Fences with KBO League Partnerships
As the KBO League celebrates surpassing 10 million fans last year and gears up for its opening day on March 22nd, south Korea’s convenience store giants are stepping up too the plate with a flurry of baseball-themed marketing initiatives.
Seven Eleven Re-Releases Popular KBO Collection Cards
Following a complete sell-out last year, Seven Eleven is re-releasing its “KBO Official Collection Cards.” Last year’s collection, featuring 140 players from all 10 KBO teams including stars like Ryu Hyun-jin and Choo Shin-soo, alongside legends such as Lee Seung-yup, sold one million packs within three days of its launch. Details on this year’s edition are expected, but the focus is to repeat last year’s success.
GS25 Opens New Stores at Hanwha Eagles Park
GS25 is strengthening its partnership with the Hanwha Eagles by opening six new stores at the team’s home stadium, Hanwha Life Eagles Park, later this month. The specific opening date is still under consideration.
In May of last year, GS25 opened a Hanwha Eagles flagship store in Daejeon, incorporating the team’s colors, mascot, and baseball-themed designs. The store features a large orange-themed display showcasing a 1.2-meter-tall ‘Suri’ mascot figure.
CU Launches “Yeonsae Milk Eat Mountain Cream bread” with Doosan Bears
CU is collaborating with Yonsei University’s Yonsei Dairy and the Doosan Bears to launch the “Yeonsae Milk Eat Mountain Cream Bread” on March 18.
The bread features a navy-colored bun, representing the Doosan Bears’ primary color, and is filled with a Greek yogurt cream and blueberry jam. The packaging prominently displays the Doosan Bears’ redesigned brand identity and mascot,”Iron Bear.”
Samlip’s KBO Bread Series
Adding to the buzz, Samlip is actively promoting its “KBO Bread” series, launched on March 20.The series includes nine different breads, each representing a KBO team. The products feature collectible stickers of team players and mascots, including 189 stickers of current players and 26 special stickers of national team players.
**What types of KBO-themed products are being offered by convenience stores in South Korea?**
Convenience Stores Swing for the Fences with KBO League Partnerships
As the KBO League celebrates surpassing 10 million fans last year and gears up for its opening day on March 22nd, south Korea’s convenience store giants are stepping up too the plate with a flurry of baseball-themed marketing initiatives.
Seven Eleven Re-Releases Popular KBO collection Cards
Following a complete sell-out last year, Seven Eleven is re-releasing its “KBO official Collection Cards.” Last year’s collection, featuring 140 players from all 10 KBO teams including stars like Ryu Hyun-jin and Choo Shin-soo, alongside legends such as Lee Seung-yup, sold one million packs within three days of its launch. Details on this year’s edition are expected, but the focus is to repeat last year’s success.
GS25 opens New Stores at Hanwha Eagles Park
GS25 is strengthening its partnership with the Hanwha Eagles by opening six new stores at the team’s home stadium, Hanwha Life Eagles Park, later this month.The specific opening date is still under consideration.
In May of last year, GS25 opened a Hanwha Eagles flagship store in Daejeon, incorporating the team’s colors, mascot, and baseball-themed designs. The store features a large orange-themed display showcasing a 1.2-meter-tall ‘Suri’ mascot figure.
CU Launches “Yeonsae Milk Eat mountain Cream bread” with Doosan Bears
CU is collaborating with Yonsei University’s Yonsei Dairy and the Doosan Bears to launch the “Yeonsae Milk Eat mountain cream Bread” on March 18.
The bread features a navy-colored bun, representing the Doosan Bears’ primary color, and is filled with a Greek yogurt cream and blueberry jam. The packaging prominently displays the Doosan Bears’ redesigned brand identity and mascot,”Iron bear.”
Samlip’s KBO Bread Series
Adding to the buzz,Samlip is actively promoting its “KBO Bread” series,launched on March 20.The series includes nine different breads, each representing a KBO team. The products feature collectible stickers of team players and mascots, including 189 stickers of current players and 26 special stickers of national team players.
KBO League Convenience Store Partnerships: Q&A
Get ready for the KBO League season with this handy Q&A about the exciting partnerships between convenience stores and the league!
Q: What is the KBO League?
A: The KBO league (Korean: KBO 리그) is a professional baseball league in south Korea, founded in 1982 with six teams and now has 10 teams [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KBO_League)].
Q: When does the KBO League season start?
A: The opening day for the upcoming season is March 22nd.
Q: Which convenience stores are involved in these baseball-themed promotions?
A: Seven Eleven, GS25, and CU are all heavily involved, along with Samlip which is a food company.
Q: What are the Seven Eleven promotions?
A: Seven Eleven is re-releasing thier “KBO Official Collection cards,” which feature players and legends from all 10 teams.
Q: What is GS25 doing to promote KBO?
A: GS25 is opening six new stores at the Hanwha Life Eagles Park and launched a flagship store in Daejeon last year. The stores feature team colors, mascots, and baseball-themed designs.
Q: What does CU have in store for KBO fans?
A: CU launched “Yeonsae Milk Eat Mountain Cream Bread” in collaboration with Yonsei Dairy and the doosan Bears. The bread has a navy bun with Greek yogurt cream and blueberry jam.
Q: what is the Samlip promotion?
A: Samlip is promoting its “KBO Bread” series, which features nine different breads, each representing a KBO team, and includes collectible stickers of players and mascots.
Q: What’s so special about the collectible stickers?
A: The stickers feature current and national team players and mascots. There are 189 stickers of current players and 26 special stickers of national team players, making them highly sought after by fans.
Q: Where can I find these KBO-themed products?
A: you can find these products at Seven Eleven, GS25, CU, and other retailers.
Don’t miss out on the fun! Head to your local convenience store and grab some baseball-themed goodies to show your support for your favorite KBO team!
