7-Eleven parent company rejects $39 billion buyout bid The Japanese company that operates 7-Eleven convenience stores has rejected a buyout offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., saying it "grossly" undervalues the company's value. Couche-Tard strikes deal with Giant Eagle; makes takeover offer to 7-Eleven parentAlimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is expanding its footprint of convenience stores in the United States through an acquisition while eyeing an even bigger deal that would create a global c-store powerhouse. Couche-Tard CEO to retire; successor named The chief executive of Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is stepping down after 25 years with the company. Convenience giant expands effort to combat food waste Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is expanding its partnership to prevent food from going to waste. Couche-Tard supports planning with AI Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to unify forecasting, replenishment, and space and floor planning. Couche-Tard to expand U.S. footprint with 112-store acquisition Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is beefing up its presence in the Southeast region of the United States. Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard to acquire Arkansas-based c-store chain Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is expanding its U.S. footprint. Circle K parent company to acquire True Blue Car Wash Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is growing its car wash business.