7-Eleven is closing hundreds of stores: List of doomed retail locations grows in 2026 as chain seeks to reduce costs

"Seven & i Holdings plans to shutter 645 locations in North America, which represents about a 5% reduction in the company's current footprint of 12,272 locations."

"During the same period, 205 new 7-Eleven locations are set to open, leading to a net loss of 440 convenience stores."

"Some of the closing locations will not be shuttered entirely, as many will convert to wholesale fuel stores, continuing to operate as gas stations."

Seven & i Holdings will close 645 7-Eleven stores in North America as part of a strategy to cut costs and boost profitability. This decision comes ahead of a delayed U.S. initial public offering for its North American unit. The closures represent a 5% reduction in the company's North American footprint of 12,272 locations. While 205 new stores will open, the net loss will be 440 stores. Some closures will convert to wholesale fuel stores, which will not count towards the total store count.

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