Analysis: 7-Eleven’s Turnaround Strategy Demands Significant Effort to Block Couche-Tard’s $47 Billion Acquisition

Japan’s Seven & i Holdings is pursuing a strategic transformation aimed at enhancing shareholder value by divesting underperforming units and concentrating on its core 7-Eleven convenience store brand. This restructuring effort’s success is crucial, especially in light of a significant $47 billion takeover proposal from Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., which owns Circle-K. Analysts suggest...