Japan's Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, is in the final stages of talks to invest billions in Zabka Group, Poland's largest convenience store operator. Zabka currently operates about 10,000 franchised stores across Poland, making it a significant player in the region's retail market.

This move marks a strategic expansion for Seven & i Holdings into Eastern Europe, leveraging Zabka's extensive network to grow its footprint beyond Asia. The investment reflects the growing interest of Japanese retail giants in the European convenience store sector.

The information was reported by Nikkei Asia on July 16, 2026, with supporting visuals credited to Getty Images and Yuji Murakami.

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