TOKYO -- Japanese retail group Seven & i Holdings' operating profit likely rose 3% to roughly 200 billion yen ($1.76 billion) for the six months ended August, reaching a record for six straight years on strong overseas convenience store operations.
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TOKYO -- Japanese retail group Seven & i Holdings' operating profit likely rose 3% to roughly 200 billion yen ($1.76 billion) for the six months ended August, reaching a record for six straight years on strong overseas convenience store operations.