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The chain's first prefabricated and modularized convenience store will open in Ligonier, Ind.

The companies will collaborate on identifying stores that could be sold, as well as potential buyers.

Inside sources say president and CEO Ryuichi Isaka will step down and be replaced by a current board member; however, the company said no decision has been made.

The retailer urged 7-Eleven's parent company to enter into full discussions beyond the issue of U.S. regulatory approval.

Outstanding collaborations between a retailer category manager and their supplier or distributor partner are celebrated in this new program.