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The company was established in 1973 as York Seven (ヨークセブン, Yōku Sebun) by the supermarket chain Ito-Yokado in collaboration with Southland Corporation, now known as 7-Eleven, Inc, an American convenience store chain. As of 2022, Seven-Eleven is the largest convenience store chain in Japan in terms of sales and number of stores.
The aesthetics of the store are somewhat different from that of 7-Eleven stores in other countries as the stores offer a wider selection of products and services. 7-Eleven stores in Japan are also popular among tourists from other countries, as the Seven Bank automated teller machines at branches will accept foreign debit and credit cards for ...
In November 2005, Seven & i acquired the shares of 7-Eleven, Inc. through a public tender offer, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary via Seven-Eleven Japan. [2] Seibu Department Store in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. On December 25, 2005, Seven & i solidified its plans to merge with Millennium Retailing, which owns the department stores Seibu and Sogo. On ...
7-Eleven Inc. also says it works closely with Seven-Eleven Japan to share learnings and best practices, including working with some of the same fresh food manufacturers and commissaries.
7-Eleven, originally a U.S. brand, first came to Japan in 1974, after Ito-Yokado opened the first outlet in Tokyo. The Japanese retail company bought a 70% stake in 7-Eleven in 1991. This story ...
In 2009, 7-Eleven in the U.S. and 7-Eleven Japan partnered to create and introduce Yosemite Road wine, the world’s largest convenience retailer’s first foray into global merchandising. 7 ...
Interior of a Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store (2014) A typical bodega in New York City (2019). A convenience store, convenience shop, bodega, corner store, corner shop, or superette is a small retail store that stocks a range of everyday items such as convenience food, groceries, beverages, tobacco products, lottery tickets, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers and magazines.
7-Eleven, the iconic convenience-store brand, plans to close more than 400 "underperforming" locations across North America, its Japanese-based parent disclosed on Thursday.