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Asian Stocks Struggle As Traders Eye Fed Saga, Trade War

Asian markets fluctuated Thursday after a rollercoaster day on Wall Street punctuated by fears Donald Trump was considering sacking the head of the US Federal Reserve.

International Business Times

Canada's Couche-Tard drops offer to buy Japanese 7-Eleven convenience stores

Canadian retail chain Alimentation Couche-Tard is dropping its proposal to acquire Seven & i Holdings Co_, the Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, citing frustration in ongoing negotiations that showed what it called “a lack of constructive engagement.”

The Independent UK

10 Convenience Store Chains That Are Shrinking Fast

Convenience stores are everywhere. They’re the quick stop for snacks, drinks, and last-minute essentials. But not all of these stores are thriving. Some of the biggest convenience store chains are shrinking fast. This matters if you rely on these stores for daily needs or if you’re watching trends in retail.…

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“Sickens Me”: Police Give Update After 7-Eleven Employee Whose Manager Sat On Her Passes Away

7-Eleven worker whose manager allegedly sat on her until she stopped breathing has been taken off life support, while the alleged suspect remains at large.

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7-Eleven Worker Passes Away After Manager Sits On Her, Preventing Her From Breathing

"Cops still haven't made an arrest?"

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10 Freebies for National Donut Day (June 6)

National Donut Day is here, and it’s time to indulge in your favorite fried confections without spending a dime. Celebrated annually on the first Friday of June, this delightful holiday originated in 1938 to honor the Salvation Army “Donut Lassies” who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. Today,…

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Stephen Hayes Dacus becomes first foreign CEO of 7-Eleven in Japan

Stephen Hayes Dacus has been approved to be the new chief executive of the operator of 7-Eleven, the first foreigner to lead the Japanese convenience store chain

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Armed robber’s bizarre message to cashier after raiding store

An armed robber told a 7-Eleven cashier to "have a good night" as he demanded money from the cash register at the Los Angeles store on 18 April.

The Independent UK

7-Eleven hires first non-Japanese boss as conbini chain plans global growth

Stephen Dacus stressed the 7-Eleven chain was growing globally

The Independent UK

Uno‑X Mobility to race as 7‑Eleven at Liège-Bastogne-Liège for one day only in iconic changeout jersey of the 80s

Men's and women's teams swap red and yellow for green, white and red to revive 'a piece of cycling history' in tribute to American team and Merckx

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7-Eleven returns to the peloton for one day only at Liège-Bastogne-Liège

Uno-X Mobility to rebrand as 7-Eleven for Sunday's Monument to pay tribute to iconic American team from the 1980s

Cycling Weekly

‘Don’t panic, but don’t relax’: Taiwan’s plan ‘to use 7-Eleven chains’ as wartime hubs

From energy security to boosting internet connections, Taiwan is working on ways to protect its population if China attacks

The Guardian - AU

Couche-Tard Bosses Make Case In Tokyo For 7-Eleven Buyout

The directors of Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) said on Thursday they were seeking a "friendly" buyout of 7-Eleven but lamented a lack of progress towards a deal.

International Business Times

7-Eleven, Couche-Tard Explore Sell-offs Ahead Of Potential Merger

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Monday it had agreed to jointly explore store sell-offs with a Canadian rival to address antitrust concerns ahead of a potential merger.

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Japan's Seven & i sells retail business to Bain Capital for $5.4 billion, plans IPO

Japan's Seven & I, the parent company of the Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain, says it is selling its supermarket store assets to Bain Capital for about $5.4 billion

International Business Times

7-Eleven Owner Seeks To Fend Off Takeover With Buyback, US IPO

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven announced on Thursday a raft of new measures to fend off a takeover by a Canadian rival, including a huge share buyback and an IPO of its US unit.

The Guardian - AU

Media, supermarkets and banks: what is the average salary at the big companies and how big is the gender pay gap?

Radio 2GB Sydney has industry’s worst gap at 51.1%, while the size of supermarkets helps to narrow their differential

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Police defend taser, baton use in servo arson arrest

Police say a woman accused of starting a fire at a service station was a safety risk, and a video circulating online of her arrest doesn't show the whole event.

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Thai princess adopts dog that went viral for mourning dead owner

Dog rescued from streets by princess after its former owner passed away outside a 7-Eleven convenience store in Thailand

International Business Times

7-Eleven Promotes Holiday Clothing Line Featuring Pajamas, Ugly Sweaters

7-Eleven is celebrating the holiday season with festive fashions including ugly sweaters and pajamas sets to the delight of slurpee enthusiasts.

International Business Times

7-Eleven Owner Announces Counter-bid To Foreign Buyout

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Wednesday its founding family had offered a counter-bid to a takeover attempt by Canadian convenience store rival Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT).

The Guardian - UK

Coffee, sandwiches, underwear, beer: a day in the life of Japan’s beloved konbini stores

Convenience stores are a neat and functional retail institution in Japan, where customers can access the daily essentials

AAP

Anguish over paramedic killer's 'tragic' case verdict

The man who brutally stabbed paramedic Steven Tougher to death has been cleared of his murder on mental health grounds, leaving a family searching for answers.

The Independent UK

Will US convenience stores find the secret to selling better food?

Americans who think of petrified hot dogs, frozen burritos and salty snacks when they imagine getting food at a gas station or truck stop may be pleasantly surprised during their next road trip: U.S. convenience stores are offering them more and better — though not necessarily healthier — choices

International Business Times

Couche-Tard Executives In Japan To Push 7-Eleven Deal

Executives from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard are in Japan in a bid to overcome resistance to their $47-billion takeover of 7-Eleven's parent but are being given the cold shoulder, according to interviews published Thursday.

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