Mitsubishi Selling off Stake in Aeon, Ministop in Limbo
Mitsubishi has finally given up its hope of convincing Aeon to merge Ministop (9946 JP) with Lawson and is selling its stake in the largest retail...
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Seven Eleven, Familymart and Lawson Find New Growth Strategies in Tighter Market
The following is an in-depth review of the big three Japanese convenience store (CVS) players, Seven Eleven (Seven & I Holdings (3382 JP)),...
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Japan Convenience Stores Still Innovating in a Saturated Market
The following is an in-depth review of the Japanese convenience store (CVS) sector and, in particular, the top three players, Seven Eleven (Seven...
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Japan Retail Review 1H2018: Top Retailers Outperform
Leading Japanese retail chains across all the major formats had a strong 1H2018 with surprisingly few exceptions. Although some saw operating...
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Lawson's New Online Service Is Working, Doubles Coverage
Lawson (2651 JP) Fresh Pick is the convenience store operator’s new e-commerce solution for food launched earlier this year, and replacing various...
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