Japan's Big Retailers Resist Price Pressure
The pressure on costs should just mean that retailers raise prices but with competition so intense, standard retailers are trying to resist raising...
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Department Stores and GMS: A Bit Better than Expected in CY2020
A review of the 2020 performance of Japanese GMS chains and department stores. There is more growth for food-based GMS retailers but department...
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Mobile Shops and Flexible Delivery
Mobile stores are an increasing phenomenon in Japan. They are a solution to Japan's ageing population but also allow retailers to take their wares...
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Japan Retail Highlights 2018-19: Sector by Sector and Winners in Each Sector
The following provides a snapshot guide to the performance of all the main retail sectors in Japan in 2018-19 sector by sector including winners...
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Japanese Supermarket Consolidation Likely and Soon
Signs of consolidation in the supermarket sector have come and gone over the past decade, but recent events suggest there will now be a sustained...
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