Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings has terminated discussions regarding a potential investment in Poland’s convenience store chain Zabka. The company announced the decision on Saturday, stating it was unable to secure terms beneficial to both its own interests and those of its shareholders. While specific reasons for the breakdown in negotiations weren’t disclosed, the statement indicated a lack of mutually agreeable conditions. This marks a halt to speculation about Seven & i’s expansion into the Polish market through a partnership with Zabka, one of the largest convenience store operators in the country. The failed talks leave the future of potential collaboration between the two companies uncertain. Seven & i will now focus on other growth strategies, while Zabka continues its independent expansion.