Article: 7-Eleven's number 1.

Japanese convenience store chain 7-Eleven has overtaken supermarket operator Daiei to become the country's top selling retailer.

First half operating profits at Ito-Yokado's supermarket division plummeted 42% while profits at its 7-Eleven c-store chain rose 4%.

Jusco's Ministop convenience store chain also outperformed its supermarket operation.

Nevertheless, same store sales at c-store chains 7-Eleven, Lawson and FamilyMart remain slow with figures boosted by aggressive store ...

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