The Japan Times
Toshifumi Suzuki built Japan's konbini culture through unconventional, customer-focused ideas, while Seven & I's struggles since his exit have raised doubts about whether removing him improved the company. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/05/26/japan/father-of-japans-konbini-was-right/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #toshifumisuzuki #seveni #7eleven #konbini
The father of Japan’s <i>konbini</i> was right to ignore his critics

Since his departure, Seven & I has looked strategically unsettled, ensnared with activist investors and takeover bids.

The Japan Times
May 27 at 11:22amBuffer