Highlights from Early August: Leadership, Ideas, and a Glimpse of the Future
Welcome to the Asupresso Digest, where we spotlight standout stories from across the Seven & i Group. In this first edition for August, we bring you a wide variety of topics—from a look at the CEO's personal side to forward-looking initiatives shaping our future.
Contents
- [People Press] Never Settling: Learning with Humility and Creating Positive Change | Steve Dacus' Work Style
- [News Press] Event Report: [Summer 2025] Cool Down with Local Flavors: 7-Eleven’s Regional Noodle Innovations
- [People Press] For Someone Else? For Yourself? What Does It Mean to Do Something "Good"?
- [People Press] Protecting the shape, changing the contents. A New Shape for School Bags
- [People Press] How to Choose Baby Food Storage Containers: Real Tips from Working Moms
- [Group Press] Common Things Short Comics: My ATM Obsession? Like It's My Own Child!
[People Press] Never Settling: Learning with Humility and Creating Positive Change | Steve Dacus' Work Style
In a special edition of our employee spotlight series, Work Styles in Several Colors, President Stephen Dacus takes center stage. From his childhood spent between Japan and the U.S., to his career path, and his message to employees as President, this interview offers an in-depth look at the leader behind the title.
[News Press] Event Report: [Summer 2025] Cool Down with Local Flavors: 7-Eleven’s Regional Noodle Innovations
In our Event Report section, we spotlight standout events hosted or supported by the Seven & i Group. This edition takes you inside a chilled noodle tasting event held by Seven-Eleven Japan on Friday, August 1, 2025. Discover the craftsmanship and regional creativity behind these refreshing seasonal offerings—perfect for beating the summer heat.
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[People Press] For Someone Else? For Yourself? What Does It Mean to Do Something "Good"?
In A Crossroad to the Future, employees from various companies and departments across the Group come together to share diverse perspectives. In this installment, four employees from different fields sat down to discuss their sustainability efforts—both as individuals and as representatives of their companies—and the kind of future they hope to help create.
[People Press] Protecting the shape, changing the contents. A New Shape for School Bags
Delivering a randoseru—a popular style of school backpack in Japan—designed from a child's point of view: that's the goal behind this joint initiative. In the fourth installment of A Journey to Weave Tomorrow, we look back on the collaboration between partner company Takaaki Co., Ltd. and Ito-Yokado, highlighting the vision, intentions, and innovations that shaped their approach to the next-generation backpack.
[People Press] How to Choose Baby Food Storage Containers: Real Tips from Working Moms
The second edition of A Crossroad to the Future, featured in this digest, focuses on food storage containers for baby food. In a roundtable discussion, accounting staff from Seven-Eleven Japan's Osaka office sat down with members of Akachan Honpo's "Life with Babies Lab" research team. Honest, practical insights from a mom' perspective make this a must-read.
[Group Press] Common Things Short Comics: My ATM Obsession? Like It's My Own Child!
In our monthly comic series, we spotlight relatable "so true!" moments from daily life within the Seven & i Group. In this episode, the main character keeps spotting ATMs in action while out with their family on a day off. What happens next?
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As the summer heat continues through August, why not take a break with Asupresso? We'll be back next time with even more stories to keep you inspired and informed.
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