Japan's Seven & i plans to open 500 stores in US, Canada by 2027

Seven & i Holdings plans to open 500 convenience stores in North America by 2027, aiming for 100,000 stores globally by 2030 amid a $58 billion privatization offer.

Seven & i considers IPO for North American units- report

Seven & i Holdings is considering an IPO for its North American operations, aiming to address financing concerns and ensure loan repayment.

Canada stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite up 0.33%

Couche-Tard persistent on pursuing deal with Japan's Seven & i, CEO says

Couche-Tard persists in Seven & i acquisition bid- report

Couche-Tard chairman says no hostile takeover bid for Seven & i, Nikkei reports

Seven & i aims to convince investors it can deliver on its own

Japan's Seven & i is strategizing to remain independent amid a $47 billion takeover bid, focusing on restructuring and improving store performance both domestically and overseas.

Some 7-Eleven owners in Japan fed up with strategy, welcome foreign bid

Former 7-Eleven franchisees criticize management, favoring Canadian firm Couche-Tard's potential acquisition amid strategic missteps and rising competition in Japan's convenience store market.

Couche-Tard asks 7-Eleven owner for talks after $38.5 billion offer rejected

Seven & i turns down Couche-Tard's $38.5 billion takeover bid

Seven & i Holdings rejected a $38.5 billion bid from Couche-Tard, citing shareholder interests and regulatory concerns, marking a significant moment in foreign interest in Japanese companies.