Tokyo, May 25, 2026 (AFP) - Toshifumi Suzuki, 'father' of Japan convenience stores, dies at 93

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2026-05-25

Former chairman of Seven & i Holdings Toshifumi Suzuki, credited for the global success of 7-Eleven convenience stores, has died at the age of 93, the company said Monday. Suzuki "passed away due to heart failure on May 18," the company said in a statement, adding: "We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the kindness shown to him during his lifetime and respectfully inform you of his passing." Suzuki is known for opening the first 7-E......

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