TOKYO -- The potential takeover of Seven & i Holdings by either its founding family or a Canadian competitor has underscored the increasingly fraught business landscape Japanese-style convenience stores face, with the need to restructure becoming more evident.
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Seven & i drama shows Japan convenience stores at crossroads
Country's market has become saturated, with store openings slowing to a crawl
7-Eleven leads Japan's convenience store market, but its growth has slowed considerably. (Photo by Yoko Otsuki)
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