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Americans who think of petrified hot dogs, frozen burritos and salty snacks when they imagine getting food at a gas station or truck stop may be pleasantly surprised during their next road trip: U.S. convenience stores are offering them more and better — though not necessarily healthier — choices

Chinese shares decline, European markets advance, US futures lower. Japan prepares for election. Oil prices rise amid Middle East tensions.

The convenience store operator is reportedly asking Tokyo for a “core” rating, which protects against foreign takeovers.

Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings Co. is selling department store chain Sogo & Seibu Co. to a U.S. investment fund, as the labor union went on strike ahead of the announcement

Ito is widely credited with transforming the 7-Eleven into a household name in Asia

U.S. investment fund Fortress Investment Group LLC has obtained a preferential negotiation right to purchase major department store chain Sogo & Seibu Co., The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

Japan's electricity grid creaked on Thursday under the strain of Tokyo's hottest June since records began, but a power crunch that could have deprived tens of millions of electricity was narrowly averted and authorities prepared to lift warnings.