Seven & i Holdings reported that its operating profit rose 3.1 percent from a year earlier to 325 billion yen. The gain came mainly from sales growth at its domestic convenience stores, led by Seven-Eleven Japan.
Convenience stores serve everyday purchases rather than big-ticket items, so their results offer a read on routine household spending as prices rise.
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Source: Jiji Press via nippon.com, 8 January 2026.
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