Convenience-store chain 7-Eleven is closing hundreds of "underperforming" stores in North America, its Japanese-owner said.

Several hundred “underperforming” 7-Eleven locations across North America are closing, the convenience store announced.

Despite the challenges, 7-Eleven remains one of the largest convenience store chains in the world, with over 80,000 locations across 18 countries and a vast array of prepared and

Hundreds of “underperforming” 7-Eleven stores across North America are closing, the convenience store announced Thursday.