3Coins Proves a Hit in Pandemic and Moves into Food
Discount retail is booming in Japan and one of the winners is 3Coins, operated by fashion firm, Pal Group. While Pal suffers negatively from the...
China’s Boycott of Western Brands Could Extend to Japanese Brands Amidst Xinjiang Cotton Controversy
A host of new Japanese apparel makers including Sanyo Shokai and TSI have recently become a part of a growing list of international companies to...
Convenience Stores: First Decline in 50 Years
For any investor in Japan's consumer staples sector, the convenience store sector is a key component. The following is an in-depth analysis of the...
70% of New Muji Stores to Be Supermarkets
Ryohin Keikaku has been on a roll in Japan but there are signs of saturation and increased competition in the core household and clothing markets....
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