7-Eleven parent firm says ex-chairman Toshifumi Suzuki dies at age of 93

SEVEN-I Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, announced the passing of its former chairman, Toshifumi Suzuki. He was a pivotal figure in the company's growth and passed away at the respectable age of 93. His leadership significantly shaped the...

By Reuters | May 25, 2026, 07.31 AM IST

Tokyo: Seven & I Holdings said on Monday that ‌former ⁠chairman ⁠Toshifumi Suzuki died on May 18 at the age ⁠of 93. ‌Known as the ⁠father of Japan's convenience store industry, Suzuki set up Seven-Eleven Japan ‌in 1973, and expanded the franchise ⁠model and transformed Japan's retail sector.

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