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<p>Former chairman of Seven &amp; 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.</p>

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.

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Toshifumi Suzuki, 'father' of Japan convenience stores, dies at 93

Agence France-Presse

Published May 25, 2026 11:28 AM PHT

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Updated May 25, 2026 11:29 AM PHT

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