Seven & i

OBITUARY

Toshifumi Suzuki, who transformed 7-Eleven chain, dies at 93

2026-05-25T03:45:06.000Z
Australia is a live test of whether the 7-Eleven Japan model – built around fresh, prepared food and daily services – can succeed across the world.

7-Eleven bets on Australian stores to show it can grow globally

2026-02-18T21:57:25.000Z
The US business is made up of the original 7-Eleven chain of stores that got their start almost a century ago in Texas, before Seven & i took full control in 2005.

Seven & i’s IPO of US arm hinges on faster turnaround, CEO says

2025-12-21T23:51:34.000Z
In Seven & i’s home market, the company has been lagging behind Lawson and FamilyMart, which posting faster same-store sales growth.

Seven & i struggles to win back investors after failed takeover

2025-10-09T00:03:51.000Z
The retailer’s recent history underscores a pattern of reform driven largely by external pressures rather than internal initiative.

Seven & i details store opening targets for standalone plan

2025-08-06T02:52:41.000Z
7-Eleven convenience stores have one of Japan’s most recognisable brands and a takeover would have been the largest by a foreign entity in the country’s history.

Seven & i risks becoming buyout target again if turnaround fails

2025-07-18T02:21:21.000Z
Seven & i has cited concerns over potential pushback from US antitrust regulators over any deal to combine with Couche-Tard.

Couche-Tard abandons 6.8 trillion yen bid to buy 7-Eleven owner

2025-07-17T00:01:37.000Z
Seven & i has recently signed a non-disclosure agreement to share financial data with Couche-Tard.

Buyout on hold: Seven & i investors eye execution before backing deal or strategy

2025-05-26T23:33:22.000Z
ACT and 7-Eleven operator Seven & i have signed a NDA that will give the former access to the retailer’s financial data as it seeks a US$47 billion acquisition.

Canadian firm advances deal talks for Japan’s Seven & i with access to books

2025-05-01T01:25:20.000Z
Seven & i is valued at roughly around 5.5 trillion yen, lower than Couche-Tard’s 7.39 trillion yen offer.

Seven & i’s new CEO aims aggressive investments in US stores

2025-04-25T05:32:15.000Z