TOKYO -- Now that Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard has withdrawn its bid to take over Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese parent of the 7-Eleven chain will face several tests in attaining growth independently.
Turning around US, Japan convenience stores among challenges ahead for Seven & i

7-Eleven faces the twin tasks of turning around its Japanese and North American convenience store operations. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
TOKYO -- Now that Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard has withdrawn its bid to take over Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese parent of the 7-Eleven chain will face several tests in attaining growth independently.