7-Eleven to close 645 North America stores

7-Eleven It is deliberate to close lots of of stores throughout North America this yr because the comfort retailer large trims its footprint following current declines within the area.

Parent firm Seven & i Holdings mentioned in a current submitting that 645 7-Eleven places are slated to close throughout its 2026 fiscal yr, which started in March. The closures embrace some stores that will probably be transformed into wholesale gasoline websites moderately than conventional convenience locations.

Despite the pullback, the corporate continues to be pursuing selective enlargement. Seven & I expects to open about 205 new 7-Eleven stores throughout the identical interval, partially offsetting the closures.

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The internet impact is a smaller total footprint. Company projections present the variety of 7-Eleven comfort stores in North America declining to about 12,272 places by the tip of the fiscal yr, down from greater than 13,000 stores in 2024.

The firm’s North American enterprise has confronted softer efficiency in current intervals, together with declines in buyer site visitors, in accordance to firm information.

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7-Eleven plans to close greater than 600 places in North America in its 2026 fiscal yr. (Getty Images)

The deliberate closures come as Seven & i appears to streamline operations and optimize its retailer portfolio.

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Seven & i didn’t disclose which particular places will probably be affected by the closures.

The deliberate closures come as Seven & i appears to streamline operations and optimize its retailer portfolio. (Getty Images)

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The strikes replicate a broader push to deal with core comfort retailer operations whereas balancing closures with focused enlargement.