Seven & i Holdings misses analyst forecasts in uncertain consumer environmentCompany’s U.S.-based 7-Eleven operations sees consumers pulling back on spending. CFIB says small business confidence fell to all-time low as trade war ramped upSmall business owners are feeling pessimistic about the months ahead. Circle K-owner Couche-Tard undeterred in pursuit to buy 7-Eleven operator: CEO Couche-Tard's management team was in Japan to move the talk along. Sales of U.S. products 'dropping' at Empire-owned grocers amid tariff uncertainty About 12% of Empire's products are sourced from the U.S. in a normal year. Couche-Tard releases statement regarding Seven & i Holdings acquisition efforts Says both companies can work towards accelerating ‘the global growth of the iconic 7-Eleven brand.’ 7-Eleven, Couche-Tard advances acquisition talks with divestment exploration Seven & i would agree to a merger only if Couche-Tard signs a divesture deal with a potential buyer. Couche-Tard assembles U.S. stores to divest in hopes of advancing 7-Eleven deal Japanese operator of 7-Eleven had rebuffed Couche-Tard's takeover pitch last year, saying the offer was too low and did not fully address U.S. regulatory concerns. Couche-Tard opens Japanese entity in ongoing 7-Eleven acquisition efforts Nikkei Asia reports that the move looks to establish an office in Japan in the near future. Itochu pulls out of Seven & i Holdings buyout efforts Couche-Tard maintains interest in taking on Seven & i Holdings. Ontario PCs make $40B in platform promises, pledge to axe floor price for alcohol Minimum prices for spirits vary based on volume and alcohol content and are indexed to inflation. First Previous 2 3 4 Next Last