7-Eleven bets on store modernization and franchising to defend market leadership

As competition heats up, retailer has entered a ‘decisive inflection point,’ executive says By Diane Adam on Apr. 27, 2026 7-Eleven must outpace rising competition and shifting consumer demands to retain its industry lead in convenience retail, parent company Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd., Tokyo, said during an investor presentation Thursday. The company said […]

7-Eleven Sets 500-Site Goal for Its 7Fleet Diesel Network

IRVING, Texas — 7-Eleven Inc. is mapping out a major expansion of its 7Fleet Diesel Network. The 7Fleet Diesel Network is a collection of 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes convenience stores meeting the needs of professional truck drivers in 26 states. Established in 2022, the network started with 240 Speedway commercial diesel locations before growing to […]