Seven & i Holdings announced on Friday that it’s in talks to invest in Poland’s largest convenience store chain.
Although 7-Eleven’s parent company did not identify the retailer involved, Zabka was Poland’s largest convenience store operator as of late 2025, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. The agency’s annual retail foods report ranked Zabka as the fourth-largest Polish retailer and wholesaler overall, trailing only two supermarket operators and one wholesaler.
As of July 2026, Zabka operated more than 12,900 stores in Poland and Romania, according to the company’s website. Many of its locations operate under a franchise model, similar to 7-Eleven’s approach. Zabka went public on the Warsaw Stock Exchange in late 2024.
Seven & i emphasized that no agreement has been reached.
“While it is true that we are in discussions regarding investment in Poland's largest convenience store chain, no decision has been made at this time,” Seven & i said in a press release on Friday. “Should any matters requiring disclosure be determined, we will promptly make a public announcement.”
7-Eleven does not have any convenience stores in Poland. Its European c-store network is concentrated in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, according to the retailer’s website.
An investment in Zabka would continue Seven & i’s push to become a more convenience-focused global retailer. This drive accelerated last year when Seven & i sold York Holdings, its operating arm that included Ito-Yokado, a large supermarket chain.
