Suzuki Toshifumi, the former president of Seven-Eleven Japan who is widely credited with introducing and popularizing the convenience store concept in the country, has died at the age of 93. Most recently, Suzuki had been serving as an honorary advisor to Seven & i Holdings.
Retail Legacy: Suzuki Toshifumi, Pioneer of Convenience Stores in Japan, Dies at 93
Taking the helm of Seven-Eleven Japan in 1978, the businessman transformed the brand into a global empire.
Suzuki became president of Seven-Eleven Japan in 1978. Over the following decades, his leadership and strategic vision transformed the company into a retail giant, expanding the brand far beyond Japan's borders and solidifying it as a truly global chain.
Source: The New York Times