Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese behind the ‘conbini’ empire, has died. He was 93. - AP News

Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese behind the ‘conbini’ empire, has died. He was 93.  AP News

Toshifumi Suzuki, Who Made 7-Eleven a Giant in Japan, Dies at 93

He spent four decades building the convenience store chain into a cornerstone of daily life.

By River Akira Davis

Founder of Japan’s 7-Eleven chain Toshifumi Suzuki dies aged 93

Former chairman of Seven & i Holdings Toshifumi Suzuki, credited for the global success of 7-Eleven convenience stores, had died at the age of 93, according to the company. Suzuki - known as the “father of the convenience store” in Japan - died due to heart failure on May 18, the company said in a statement on Monday. “We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the kindness shown to him during his lifetime and respectfully inform you of his passing,” the statement said. Suzuki is know...

By Associated Press

Toshifumi Suzuki, who transformed 7-Eleven chain, dies at 93 - The Straits Times

Toshifumi Suzuki, who transformed 7-Eleven chain, dies at 93  The Straits Times

Toshifumi Suzuki, pioneer of Japanese convenience stores, dies at age 93

Suzuki, who is most well known for bringing 7-Eleven stores to Japan, had most recently served as an honorary adviser to the company.

Seven & i Holdings' Suzuki, pioneer of Japan convenience stores, dies at 93 - 毎日新聞

Seven & i Holdings' Suzuki, pioneer of Japan convenience stores, dies at 93  毎日新聞

Toshifumi Suzuki, father of Japan’s convenience stores, dies at 93

Toshifumi Suzuki partnered with the US-based operator of 7-Eleven to launch Seven-Eleven Japan in 1973, opening the first store in Tokyo the following year

By Reuters

7-Eleven founder, architect of Japanese convenience stores, dies

Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese businessman credited with creating the 7-Eleven convenience chain's global retail empire, has died at the age of 93, the company announced Monda...

Toshifumi, ‘father’ of Japan convenience stores, dies at 93 - Kuwait Times

Toshifumi, ‘father’ of Japan convenience stores, dies at 93  Kuwait Times