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2024 - 8 - 19

Couche-Tard's Bold Move: Will 7-Eleven Finally Say ‘Hey, Canada!’?

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Canada's convenience store giant Couche-Tard is eyeing 7-Eleven—and it could change the snack game forever!

In a daring business maneuver that could reshape the convenience store landscape, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., known for its popular Circle K stores, has made a significant offer to acquire Japan's Seven & i Holdings Co., the parent company of the well-known 7-Eleven chain. With a proposal billed as ‘confidential, non-binding and preliminary,’ Couche-Tard is looking to expand its already impressive portfolio of 16,000 stores by adding the staggering 85,000 locations operated by Seven & i Holdings. This potential acquisition could propel Couche-Tard to the forefront of the global convenience store market, giving it a considerable edge over its competitors.

It’s not every day that a Quebec-based company aims for such a monumental takeover, especially targeting a titan like Seven & i Holdings. The Japanese company is no slouch either; it operates a whopping 85,000 stores around the globe, offering everything from snacks to slurpees, and is a staple in many communities. Alimentation Couche-Tard's interests might not just stop at the 7-Eleven brand alone, as the proposal hints at a strategic plan to enhance convenience retail worldwide. If the deal goes through, Couche-Tard might just transform your late-night snack run into a truly international experience.

But why stop at just snacks? Think about the endless possibilities! Couche-Tard could leverage its extensive supply chain and innovation prowess to reimagine the 7-Eleven experience. Picture a store where you can grab poutine and a slurpee, or maybe even Tim Hortons coffee on the go! As far-fetched as it may sound, the merger could lead to a mash-up of culinary cultures that makes your next pit stop a delight for your taste buds. The whole scenario serves to remind us that when it comes to business, anything is possible—especially if there's a healthy dose of ambition involved!

As the executives behind Couche-Tard and Seven & i Holdings deliberate, it’s interesting to note that convenience stores have witnessed significant growth during the pandemic, with many consumers opting for quick and easy shopping experiences. Additionally, if this acquisition materializes, Couche-Tard wouldn’t just dominate the Canadian landscape but would become a key player in the global convenience store game. Brace yourselves, snack aficionados—it looks like the convenience store aisle is about to get a tasty upgrade! Historical footnote: 7-Eleven started as an icehouse in Dallas, Texas, in 1927 and has come a long way since then, now offering everything from hot meals to groceries across continents. Meanwhile, Couche-Tard, founded in 1980, has established itself as one of the leading convenience retailers in North America, showcasing that Canadian companies are ready to think big on the global stage!

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Couche-Tard veut acheter 7-Eleven (La Presse)

Les magasins 7-Eleven sont dans la ligne de mire d'Alimentation Couche-Tard.

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Alimentation Couche-Tard souhaite acheter la chaîne 7-Eleven (Le Devoir)

Seven&i Holdings, une société établie au Japon, indique « avoir reçu une proposition confidentielle, non contraignante et préliminaire » de la part de Couche- ...

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Couche-Tard seeks to buy US$31 billion owner of 7-Eleven stores (BNN)

Circle K operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. made a proposal to take over much larger rival and 7-Eleven owner Seven & i Holdings Co., in what would be ...

ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD CONFIRMS FRIENDLY ... (PRNewswire)

PRNewswire/ - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard" or the "Corporation") (TSX: ATD), a global leader in convenience and mobility, today confirms ...

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Alimentation Couche-Tard confirme vouloir acheter les dépanneurs ... (LesAffaires.com)

Alimentation Couche-Tard a transmis une «proposition amicale et non contraignante» à une entreprise japonaise dans le but de faire l'acquisition de la ...

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Operator of 7-Eleven in Japan receives takeover offer from ... (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

The company behind the 7-Eleven convenience store chain in Japan says it has received a takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

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Canada's Couche-Tard makes preliminary takeover bid for Japan's ... (Yahoo Finance)

TOKYO (Reuters) -Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard has sounded out Japan's Seven & i about a potential takeover, the two companies said on Monday, ...

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Couche-Tard veut acheter 7-Eleven et devenir no 1 mondial (Le Journal de Montréal)

Le géant japonais Seven & i Holdings a confirmé avoir reçu et étudier une proposition d'achat de la part du québécois Alimentation Couche-Tard.

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Canada's Couche-Tard confirms buyout offer for Japan's Seven & i (Reuters)

Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard confirmed on Monday it has made an offer to buy Japan's Seven & i .

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7-Eleven Gets Takeover Bid From Canada's Alimentation Couche ... (The New York Times)

Japan's Seven & i Holdings, which operates 85000 stores, said it had received a bid from the Canadian convenience store chain Alimentation Couche-Tard.

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Canada's Couche-Tard makes preliminary takeover bid for operator ... (CBC.ca)

The company behind the 7-Eleven convenience store chain in Japan says it has received a takeover offer from Quebec-based Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

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Canada's Couche-Tard makes preliminary takeover bid for Japan's ... (Reuters)

Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard has sounded out Japan's Seven & i about a potential takeover, the two companies said on Monday, making the 7-Eleven owner ...

Canada's Couche-Tard confirms buyout offer for Japan's Seven & i (Yahoo Finance)

Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard confirmed on Monday it has made an offer to buy Japan's Seven & i. The 7-Eleven owner had said earlier on Monday it had ...

ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD CONFIRME UNE PROPOSITION ... (LeLézard.com)

Alimentation Couche-Tard inc. (« Couche-Tard » ou la « société ») , un leader mondial du commerce de l'accommodation et de la mobilité, confirme aujourd'hui ...

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Alimentation Couche-Tard veut acquérir les dépanneurs 7-Eleven (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

La multinationale québécoise, qui compte 16 000 dépanneurs, souhaite acheter les 85 000 points de service du conglomérat japonais Seven & I.

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Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard looks to buy owner of 7-Eleven (Globalnews.ca)

The owner of 7-Eleven said it had received a 'confidential, non-binding and preliminary' proposal from Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc to acquire all ...

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Couche-Tard makes a play for global convenience store giant 7 ... (moosejawtoday.com)

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. could be on the verge of dominating the world's convenience store market after it offered to buy one of the sector's biggest ...

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Couche-Tard veut acheter les dépanneurs 7-Eleven (TVA Nouvelles)

Le géant japonais Seven & i Holdings a confirmé avoir reçu et étudier une proposition d'achat de la part du québécois Alimentation Couche-Tard.

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ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD TO ACQUIRE GETGO CAFÉ + ... (PRNewswire)

PRNewswire/ - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard" or the "Corporation") (TSX: ATD), a global leader in convenience and mobility, today announced it ...

Couche-Tard to acquire 270 central U.S. GetGo locations (Real Estate News EXchange)

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7-Eleven Owner Gets Takeover Bid From Canada's Couche-Tard ... (Transport Topics Online)

The owner of 7-Eleven convenience stores and other retail chains has received a buyout offer from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard.

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Makes Bid for 7-Eleven (CSPDailyNews.com)

Seven & I, the parent company of 7-Eleven, has confirmed that it has received a confidential, nonbinding and preliminary proposal by.

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Couche-Tard to acquire GetGo c-store chain from Giant Eagle ... (Produce Blue Book)

Alimentation Couche-Tard announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire GetGo Café +Markets from supermarket retailer Giant Eagle.

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Couche-Tard approaches 7-Eleven owner about takeover in ... (The Globe and Mail)

If successful, the deal would be Couche-Tard's largest and would likely face regulatory scrutiny in both Japan and the United States.

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Makes Bid for Seven & i Holdings (NACS Online)

Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese company that operates 7-Eleven, confirmed in a statement today that it received an acquisition proposal from Alimentation ...

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Alimentation Couche-Tard confirme vouloir acheter les dépanneurs ... (Le Quotidien)

Alimentation Couche-Tard a transmis une «proposition amicale et non contraignante» à une entreprise japonaise dans le but de faire l'acquisition de la ...

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Canadian retail giant makes bid for 7-Eleven operator (CTV News)

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. could be on the verge of dominating the world's convenience store market after it offered to buy one of the sector's biggest ...

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Couche-Tard veut acheter les dépanneurs 7-Eleven (Le Journal de Montréal)

Le géant québécois Alimentation Couche-Tard propose de racheter le propriétaire des magasins 7-Eleven, le Japonais Seven & i.

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Business Brief: Couche-Tard takes its shot (The Globe and Mail)

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ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD TO ACQUIRE GETGO CAFÉ + ... (Canada NewsWire)

CNW/ - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard" or the "Corporation") (TSX: ATD), a global leader in convenience and mobility, today announced it has...

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À surveiller: Couche-Tard, WSP Global et Parkland Corporation (LesAffaires.com)

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Couche-Tard will have to raise equity in Seven & I bid: analysts (BNN)

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Seven & i shares end lower on regulatory concerns over Couche ... (Reuters)

Shares in Japan's Seven & i , the owner of 7-Eleven, closed nearly 11% lower on Tuesday as investors weighed up regulatory hurdles to a takeover bid from ...

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Will 7-Eleven have a new owner? Circle K parent company makes ... (USA TODAY)

The Japanese company that operates over 80000 7-Eleven stores said it received a buyout offer from Canadian company Alimentation Couche-Tard.

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How Couche-Tard became the Canadian retail giant that is now ... (Financial Post)

Couche-Tard has made an offer for 7-Eleven and a deal could create one of the biggest convenience store operators in the world. Read more.

Couche-Tard Gets 'Friendly' With 7-Eleven, Offering Massive ... (CSPDailyNews.com)

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