Company Performance & Challenges - 7-Eleven, despite being the world's largest convenience store chain, faces a reputation problem, particularly in the US [1] - 7i Holdings is under pressure due to disappointing financial results [2] - Shares of 7i Holdings have fallen more than 18% in 2025 [3] Strategic Shift & Future Plans - Alimentation Couche-Tard withdrew its $47 billion bid to acquire 7i Holdings [3] - The company is shifting its focus towards transformation, aiming to improve the in-store experience of US 7-Elevens to resemble its Japanese stores [3][4] - A key component of the transformation is focusing on food offerings [4] - The new non-Japanese CEO is leading the charge to implement a more Japanese style of 7-Eleven in the US [4]
Why 7-Eleven is betting on food to boost its turnaround
CNBC·2025-10-25 15:00