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.
7-Eleven parent firm says ex-chairman Toshifumi Suzuki dies at age of 93
Reuters | May 26, 2026 4:38 AM CST
Synopsis
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 global convenience store giant we know today.
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