Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings considers listing supermarket unit Ito-Yokado, focusing core 7-Eleven business.

Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings is reportedly considering listing its supermarket unit Ito-Yokado, aiming to focus its core 7-Eleven convenience store business. The announcement is expected alongside the company's full-year earnings results, although no decision has been made yet. Ito-Yokado has faced challenges competing with specialty outlets and discount stores.