TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp. is said to be exploring a bid for Seven & i Holdings' supermarket and restaurant business holding company.
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An Ito-Yokado store in the Tokyo suburbs. (Photo by Jun Takai)
TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp. is said to be exploring a bid for Seven & i Holdings' supermarket and restaurant business holding company.