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Fresh from its first ever quarterly profit in Q3 2022, South Korean ecommerce giant Coupang achieved an unprecedented second consecutive quarterly profit in Q4 2022.

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Seven & i Holdings, which operates 7-Eleven, has confirmed plans to prioritise its convenience business and invest in its food ranges across its stores.   Divesting from department stores Seven & i is in the process of selling off its unprofitable Sogo & Seibu department unit. This is expected to improve the margins of its overall business in future given the diluting effect its department ...
Developed countries with ageing populations increasingly face labour shortage issues in staffing convenience stores. We take a look at creative strategies in 2022 by Japan’s leading convenience chains to deal with the manpower shortages, while at the same time creating a more unique shopper experience in the store. Technology as a manpower multiplier Amidst a shrinking labour pool, Japan in...
Seven and I Holdings, which operates 7-Eleven, is selling its department store chain Sogo & Seibu to US fund Fortress for US$1.4 bn. Struggling department stores Sogo & Seibu was acquired by Seven & I in 2006. Since 2007, the department store's network has fallen from 28 to 10. Although the department stores' revenue has surged, as sales of fashion and luxury brands rebounded. However, the ...

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10/03/2023
A guide to Japan’s grocery market and how we expect the country, its leading retailers and channels to evolve over the next five years.
06/02/2023
We highlight five trends that we expect to shape Asia grocery retail market over the next 12 months and beyond.
20/12/2022
Against the backdrop of inflation and rising cost of living, we have reforecast our growth expectations for global, regional and country channels to 2027. This report shares the global view of our channel forecasts to 2027, combining data from 42 major markets across all regions. It provides data on different channels’ performance and highlights which regions and markets lead the way in terms of channel development.
20/12/2022
Against the backdrop of inflation and rising cost of living, we have reforecast our growth expectations for global, regional and country channels to 2027. This report shares the Asia Pacific view of our channel forecasts to 2027, combining data from 14 major markets across the region. It provides data by market on different channels’ performance and summarises the key insights and implications for suppliers.

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A guide to Japan’s grocery market and how we expect the country, its leading retailers and channels to evolve over the next five years.

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