TOKYO, July 9 : Japan's Seven & i Holdings booked a 61 per cent rise in first-quarter operating profit after volatile energy markets boosted U.S. gasoline sale margins, and hiked its full-year outlook on a sharp decline in the yen.The 7-Eleven operator generated operating income of 105 billion yen over the Ma

TOKYO, July 9 : Japan's Seven & i Holdings booked a 61 per cent rise in first-quarter operating profit after volatile energy markets boosted U.S. gasoline sale margins, and hiked…

By Kosaku Narioka and Ronnie Harui

7-Eleven parent's Q1 profit rose 24% as higher U.S. gasoline margins offset lower fuel sales volumes despite weaker demand.

Bigger portions, fresh bread and tea at checkout help Japan convenience stores perk up