The company's first outlets were named "Tote'm Stores" because customers "toted" (carried) away their purchases. Some stores featured real Alaskan totem poles in front of the store. In 1946, their names were change to reflect the new hours of 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. In November 1999, the corporate name of the company was changed from The Southland Corporation to 7-Eleven Inc.