Japanese conglomerate Seven & i Holdings, owner of 7-Eleven, is attracting significant international investment interest, with multiple firms bidding for its supermarket and restaurant holdings. Simultaneously, the founding Ito family is exploring a private buyout to maintain control, adding intrigue to this unfolding saga.
Shares of Seven & I Holdings, the owner of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, experienced a significant decline after an initial surge sparked by a takeover proposal from Alimentation Couche-Tard. The proposed deal, if successful, would be the largest-ever foreign buyout of a Japanese company.
While the layout of Japanese 7-Elevens may resemble their American counterparts, the food offerings are a delightful exploration of Japanese flavors. Discover what makes these convenience stores unique and share your favorite finds in the comments!
Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings announces plans to accelerate the global expansion of its 7-Eleven convenience store chain. The company aims to boost the number of stores by 18% to about 100,000 by 2030 and expand its presence to 30 countries and regions. This expansion is part of a broader restructuring strategy, which includes divesting from underperforming supermarket assets.
