Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. Overview
Pro stress-test →Seven & i Holdings operates 7-Eleven, the world's largest convenience store chain, with more than 86,000 stores globally. Convenience stores, mainly in Japan and North America, make up the majority of its revenue and operating profit. As of 2026-07-05, the company has completed a major strategic transformation, divesting legacy supermarket and department store operations to focus exclusively on the high-margin convenience store business.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →By divesting its legacy supermarket and department store operations, Seven & i has streamlined its balance sheet, removing lower-margin businesses like Ito-Yokado and Denny's Japan from the consolidated books, allowing the company to focus its capital and management attention on the high-growth 7-Eleven brand. The group is accelerating global growth by focusing on quality, value, and digital convenience, with major investments in store expansion, private brands, and direct international operations, with financial targets including JPY 1.3 trillion EBITDA and 12.6% ROIC by 2030.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →7-Eleven leads the U.S. convenience store sector with some 12,000 stores — over twice as many as number two Circle K. In Japan, 7-Eleven Japan, the market leader in Japan's convenience store industry, has acquired 46% value share and 38% share in store count. The company competes with regional convenience store operators and fuel/convenience integrated chains, particularly Alimentation Couche-Tard (Circle K/Couche-Tard) globally and FamilyMart and Lawson in Japan.
Industry Context
Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in Convenience store retail.
Key facts
Founded: 2005 · Headquarters: Nibanchō, Tokyo, Japan · Employees: 86,362 · Revenue: $69.5B · Market cap: $27.9B