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Couche-Tard drops $47 bil. bid to buy Seven-Eleven parent company

Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2024, shows the headquarters of Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. near Montreal. The retailer said on July 16, 2025, that it has withdrawn its $47 billion buyout proposal for Japanese rival Seven & i Holdings Co., the operator of the Seven-Eleven convenience store chain, following a year of talks.

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Couche-Tard drops $47 bil. bid to buy Seven-Eleven parent company

Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2024, shows a convenience store operated by Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. in Montreal. The retailer said on July 16, 2025, that it has withdrawn its $47 billion buyout proposal for Japanese rival Seven & i Holdings Co., the operator of the Seven-Eleven convenience store chain, following a year of talks.

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Republican National Convention

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump (front, L) and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (front, R) attend the second day of the four-day Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024.

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Republican National Convention

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks on stage on the second day of the four-day Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024.

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Republican National Convention

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump (L) and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (C) acknowledge the crowd on the second day of the four-day Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024.

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Republican National Convention

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks on stage on the second day of the four-day Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024.

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Deserted Chinese city

Traffic is scarce on a highway leading to an area developed under the Chinese government's smart city project in Baoding, Hebei province, on July 16, 2024.

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Deserted Chinese city

An area developed under the Chinese government's smart city project lies deserted in Baoding, Hebei province on July 16, 2024.

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Deserted Chinese city

An area developed under the Chinese government's smart city project lies deserted in Baoding, Hebei province on July 16, 2024.

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Deserted Chinese city

A commercial facility built under the Chinese government's smart city project lies deserted in Baoding, Hebei province, on July 16, 2024.

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Paris ahead of Olympics

Police officers on a boat patrol the Seine River in Paris on July 16, 2024, less than two weeks ahead of the Olympic opening ceremony.

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Paris ahead of Olympics

Spectator stands are being set up along the Seine River in Paris on July 16, 2024, with the Olympic opening ceremony less than two weeks away.

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Republican National Convention

Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump (L) talks to vice presidential candidate JD Vance on the second day of the four-day national convention of the Republican Party in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024.

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Republican National Convention

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump (L) and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R) attend the second day of the four-day Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024.

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Republican National Convention

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks on stage on the second day of the four-day Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

American League left fielder Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox raises the MVP trophy after Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the National League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is interviewed by the media during Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Republican National Convention

Former U.S. President Donald Trump (front, 2nd from R) salutes the crowd on the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024.

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Republican National Convention

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks on stage on the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's reliever Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs smiles after throwing a 1-2-3 fourth inning in Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers smiles after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani (back, C) of the Los Angeles Dodgers listens to the U.S. national anthem during the opening ceremony for the MLB All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers is greeted by Jurickson Profar (10) of the San Diego Padres after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's reliever Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs reacts after throwing a 1-2-3 fourth inning in Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's reliever Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the American League in the fourth inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's reliever Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the American League in the fourth inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's reliever Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the American League in the fourth inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers is showered with sunflower seeds after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's reliever Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the American League in the fourth inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers is showered with sunflower seeds after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani (far L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Republican National Convention

U.S. Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance (R) looks at the stage at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024.

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Republican National Convention

U.S. Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance (far L) looks at the stage at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers is greeted by Jurickson Profar (10) of the San Diego Padres after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers smiles in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers smiles after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a three-run home run in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks in the first inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Republican National Convention

A woman holds a T-shirt with an image of former U.S. President Donald Trump raising his fist after surviving an assassination attempt, outside the venue of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: All-Star red carpet show

Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs walks to Major League Baseball's red carpet show ahead of the All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.

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Baseball: All-Star red carpet show

Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs walks to Major League Baseball's red carpet show ahead of the All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 16, 2024.