Seven & i Holdings is reported to be in negotiations to take a stake in Poland’s leading convenience-store operator, Żabka Group SA. According to people familiar with the matter, the Japanese retailer is discussing an investment in the range of several hundred billion yen, though the parties have not publicly confirmed the terms. If a deal is completed, the investment would give Seven & i a foothold in Poland’s convenience-store market and could support further growth in Europe. Both reports characterize the potential transaction as part of Seven & i’s broader expansion efforts, which have historically been stronger in its main markets, the United States and Japan, than in Europe. The reports do not specify the size of the stake, the ownership structure that would result, or the valuation being considered. As with many talks at this stage, details may change and a transaction is not guaranteed. The news outlets cite private sources for the information, indicating the discussions remain preliminary.