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Japan's 7-Eleven founder Toshifumi Suzuki dies at 93

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Toshifumi Suzuki, the visionary founder of Japan's 7-Eleven chain, has passed away at the age of 93. He is credited with transforming the convenience store concept, opening the first 7-Eleven in Japan in 1974 and expanding it into a global giant. Suzuki was instrumental in revitalizing the US headquarters and is also known for introducing popular items like onigiri to the 7-Eleven menu. AI

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Japan's 7-Eleven founder Toshifumi Suzuki dies at 93

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    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…

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