A Stallion in “Donki” Clothing?
If you have strolled along Bunkamura-dori in Shibuya recently, it is unlikely that you would have missed the colossal yellow "MEGA" sign on a...
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Fixed Price 100 Yen Shops Bask in Growing Discount Economy in Japan
The continuation of the ‘Great Wage Squeeze’ in Japan over the past two decades means more households have found it harder to make ends meet. The...
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Did Itochu & BOJ Buying of FamilyMart-UNY in the Past Year Squeeze It Vs Comps?
On April 19th, Itochu Corp (8001 JP) announced that it intended (after all the requisite approvals were in place) to purchase up to 8.65% of...
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E-Commerce in Japan 2017-2022: Relentless Expansion Means Upheaval in Consumer Goods Distribution
E-commerce sales grew just under 10% in 2016 at the most conservative estimate, and we expect double digit growth for at least the next five...
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Itochu's Tender Offer Provides an Attractive Profit-Taking Opportunity
Itochu Corporation, FamilyMart UNY Holdings Co Ltd (8028 JP)'s largest shareholder, has announced a tender offer to buy a nearly 10% stake in...
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