Cameron MacLeod

The idea of a Canadian convenience store company taking over Japan’s *amazing* 7-11’s and ruining them is just awful to think about.

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Couche-Tard in talks to acquire Japanese operator of 7-Eleven chain

The prospective deal for Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd. would be the largest acquisition of a Japanese company by a foreign one in history

The Globe and Mail
Aug 19, 2024 at 11:07amWeb
Show threadPatrick Lam Aug 19, 2024
@c_9 fortunately the Japanese 711s have competition...
Show threadCameron MacLeodAug 19, 2024
@va2lam Yes, Family Mart and Lawson must be excited!
Show threadMichael D'CostaAug 19, 2024
@c_9 OTOH, maybe we can get japanese-style stores here? (I can't control it either way; might as well hope for the best...)