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Coverage dated February 19, 2024

Hirotake Yano, Japanese billionaire founder of 100-yen chain Daiso, dies at 80

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By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Hirotake Yano, the Japanese billionaire founder of Daiso Industries who helped popularize the discounted dollar-shop concept, has died of heart failure. He passed away in Hiroshima on February 12, the company said in a statement on Monday.

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  1. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Founder of Japanese dollar-store chain Daiso dies; he was 80 (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Hirotake Yano, who founded the retail chain Daiso known for its 100-yen shops, Japan's equivalent of the dollar store, has died. He was 80.

  2. KTVZ Bend

    Hirotake Yano, Japanese billionaire founder of 100-yen chain Daiso, dies at 80 (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Hirotake Yano, the Japanese billionaire founder of Daiso Industries who helped popularize the discounted dollar-shop concept, has died of heart failure. He passed away in Hiroshima on February 12, the company said in a statement on Monday.

  3. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Founder of Japanese dollar-store chain Daiso dies at 80 (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Yano died Feb. 12 of heart failure, Daiso Industries Co. said in a statement Monday.

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