7-Eleven Parent Company to Pursue IPO, Other Strategic InitiativesStephen Hayes Dacus will become president and CEO following May general meeting 2025 Confectionery Leadership Awards Winners RevealedRaley’s Robin Gutridge and Circle K’s Mike Keller honored for collaboration and innovation THE FRIDAY 5: Massive Listeria Outbreak Leads to Recalls; 7-Eleven, Walgreens Store Closures Tapping into GenNext and Stop & Shop’s plan to lower grocery prices also gained readers’ attention this week Seven & i Investor Urges Due Diligence With Acquisition Bid Artisan Partners considers Alimentation Couche-Tard's revised bid to be superior to potential results from restructuring 7-Eleven Closing Hundreds of Stores, as Parent Company Restructures Business Move comes amidst higher takeover bid by Alimentation Couche-Tard 7-Eleven Owner Rejects Couche-Tard’s Takeover Bid Both companies release response statements Maverik Making Progress on Kum & Go Rebrands C-store announces transformation of 97 stores as it works to integrate banners THE FRIDAY 5: Food Industry Responds to ‘Price Gouging’ Rhetoric; Kroger Sues the FTC Food Lion's big unveiling, Couche-Tard’s takeovers also made news 7-Eleven Parent Company Gets Takeover Bid From Couche-Tard Seven & i Holdings form special committee to consider "friendly offer" from the owner of Circle K convenience stores Giant Eagle Selling C-Store Business to Couche-Tard 270 GetGo convenience retail and fueling locations included in acquisition 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last