7-Eleven parent faces solo path to growth after Couche-Tard drops bid

Turning around US, Japan convenience stores among challenges ahead for Seven & i

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7-Eleven faces the twin tasks of turning around its Japanese and North American convenience store operations. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)

KOSUKE OKAMOTO and YOSHIHIRO HARA

TOKYO -- Now that Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard has withdrawn its bid to take over Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese parent of the 7-Eleven chain will face several tests in attaining growth independently.

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