Japan retail giant Seven & i Holdings has announced to buy Australia 7-Eleven store chain for $1.1 billion (AUD 1.71 billion) from the Withers & Barlow family (751 Stores). Seven & i Holdings had licensed the 7-Eleven franchise from Southland Corp (United States) in 1973, and acquired the company in 1991. 7-Eleven Australia: " Convenience Group Holdings Pty Ltd (7-Eleven Australia) to transition to new ownership – The Withers and Barlow families have accepted an offer from 7-Eleven International LLC (7IN) to acquire 100% of 7-Eleven Australia. 7IN is a joint venture of 7-Eleven Inc., and Seven-Eleven Japan and is responsible for the 7-Eleven brand's global growth strategy. The 7-Eleven Australia business will be operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of 7IN, headquartered in Melbourne. The current management team will continue to lead the business under new ownership."