Japan's Seven & i in talks to acquire stake in Poland's Żabka

Shares in Poland's Żabka Group rose sharply on the Warsaw Stock Exchange on Thursday following unconfirmed reports that Japanese retail conglomerate Seven & i — operator of the 7-Eleven brand — is in talks to acquire a stake in the company. Neither side has officially confirmed the negotiations. The potential deal would mark a major international move for the Polish convenience store chain.