News Briefs

7-ELEVEN: has extended its sponsorship agreement with Andretti Green Racing and will continue in its role as the chief backer of the IndyCar Series No. 11 Team 7-Eleven Dallara/Honda/Firestone.

STAPLES BUSINESS DEPOT: has been in talks to put its name on Toronto's SkyDome. The two entities held discussions a few months ago, according to news reports.

RESPONSE: a Connecticut advertising agency, will open a satellite office in Charlotte, NC, Jan. 1, 2005. The agency has named Mary Ann Holler as managing director of the new office.