Seven & i eyes M&A deals and global partnerships to drive growth
The 7-Eleven parent company outlines expansion plans and share buybacks amid investor scrutiny.
Japan’s Seven & i Holdings Co., the retailer behind 7-Eleven convenience stores, is exploring mergers, acquisitions, and new partnerships as part of a broader push to accelerate growth, Chief Financial Officer Yoshimichi Maruyama said on Friday.
The company is seeking to reassure investors of its long-term growth potential following the withdrawal of a $46 billion acquisition offer from Canada’s Couche-Tard in July. Seven & i plans to list its North American convenience store subsidiary by the second half of 2026 and repurchase up to 2 trillion yen (about $13 billion) in shares by fiscal year 2030, as reported by Reuters.
In addition to its established operations in Japan, North America, and Asia-Pacific, Seven & i aims to expand further into Europe, positioning the region as its “fourth major pillar of growth.” The company currently operates 365 stores in Scandinavia.
Seven & i is also assessing potential entry into high-growth regions including the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, as it seeks to extend the reach of its global convenience retail network.
