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Michael Causton

Michael Causton
Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets
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12 Apr 2025 23:19

Meitetsu Transport (9077JP) Confirms Closure of Last Department Store

​Nagoya's department store landscape is changing as Meitetsu closes flagship store for redevelopment, bringing competition to Takashimaya by 2033.

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bullishTrial Holdings
10 Apr 2025 07:00

Trial Purchase of Seiyu Creates New Japanese Retail Power

​Kyushu-based retailer Trial becomes one of Japan's largest FMCG retailers after acquiring Seiyu, putting pressure on competitors to step up.

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09 Apr 2025 07:00

Fashion E-Commerce in Japan: Stores Are Key Too

​Japanese fashion e-commerce market sees growth, but in-store sales outpace online, challenging even top omnichannel strategies. Staff engagement...

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02 Apr 2025 07:00

Japan Shopping Mall Sector in 2025: Robust Sales, Fewer Doors

​New mall developments in Japan to collapse in 2025 due to higher costs, lower demand, and lack of labor, while existing malls see robust sales and...

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31 Mar 2025 07:00

J Front Diversifies to Generate More Income

​J Front is diversifying to raise OPM, targeting younger, wealthier customers by opening high-end art floors, expanding fashion subscriptions, and...

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