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Toshifumi Suzuki, Founder of Japan's Convenience Store Industry, Dies at 93

Toshifumi Suzuki, widely recognized as the pioneering figure behind Japan's convenience store industry and the founder of Japan's 7-Eleven chain, has passed away at the age of 93. He was credited with transforming the convenience store concept and building 7-Eleven into a global empire.

25 May, 03:22 — 25 May, 03:22
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