7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year
7-Eleven's North American operator plans to close 645 stores in fiscal year 2026, significantly outpacing the 205 new locations expected to open. The closures, announced by parent company Seven & i Holdings Co., include conversions to wholesale fuel stores, a business that has grown to over 900 locations.
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AI-generated7-Eleven's North American operator plans to close 645 stores in fiscal year 2026, significantly outpacing the 205 new locations expected to open. The closures, announced by parent company Seven & i Holdings Co., include conversions to wholesale fuel stores, a business that has grown to over 900 locations. The company has not yet specified which locations will be affected. These closures come as the company notes softening personal consumption, especially among low-income households impacted by inflation. The convenience store chain, which has over 13,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada, has closed underperforming stores in the past.
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5 extractedThere are over 86,000 7-Eleven stores across 19 countries today.
7-Eleven Inc. has steadily opened new wholesale fuel stores in North America over recent years.
Seven & i Holdings Co. noted that these closures “include the conversion to wholesale fuel stores.”
7-Eleven’s North American operator plans to close 645 stores in the 2026 fiscal year.
7-Eleven expects to close 645 stores in North America in the 2026 fiscal year.