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7-Eleven Japan founder Toshifumi Suzuki dies at 93

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Toshifumi Suzuki, the visionary founder of 7-Eleven Japan, has passed away at the age of 93. Suzuki transformed the convenience store chain into a global retail giant, pioneering innovations like self-operated banks and ATMs, and introducing higher-priced, premium food items during deflationary periods. His approach often defied conventional wisdom, focusing on customer needs and convenience, which became deeply embedded in Japanese society. Despite its immense success, 7-Eleven Japan has faced challenges in recent years due to demographic shifts and evolving consumer preferences, leading to changes like shortened operating hours. AI

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7-Eleven Japan founder Toshifumi Suzuki dies at 93

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  1. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    Masatoshi Suzuki passes away, three counter-intuitive stories about him and 7-Eleven

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