Seven & i lines up big stake in Poland’s Żabka

Japan’s Seven & i Holdings is in final-stage talks to acquire a double-digit stake in Polish convenience retailer Żabka Group, according to Nikkei. The 7-Eleven owner is considering buying shares held by investment funds, potentially investing several hundred billion yen. Żabka operates more than 13,000 outlets across Poland and Romania. The deal would support Seven & i’s increased focus on convenience retail and provide Żabka with a strategic partner for international expansion. (Nikkei)