• Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group’s Sumitomo Mitsui Card entered a strategic partnership with Seven & i and 7-Eleven Japan to link physical stores with digital services.
• Seven & i set a capital partnership worth JPY 100 billion with Sumitomo Mitsui Card to support long-term joint initiatives.
• The tie-up targets cashless payments, loyalty integration, and customer data use across 7-Eleven’s more than 20,000 Japan stores.
• Near-term plans include making V Points easier to earn and redeem at 7-Eleven, with mini apps via Sumitomo Mitsui Card.
• Partners also plan AI-driven operational upgrades for stores, including analytics and supply-chain efficiency, using SoftBank’s technology.

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