Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets, JapanConsuming

Michael Causton

Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets

Real Insight on Japanese Consumer Markets

JapanConsuming

JapanConsuming is a specialist research firm producing intelligence on Japanese retail and consumer markets. Founded in 2000, JapanConsuming has become the leading provider of insights on Japanese retailers and consumer trends to retailers, brands, government agencies and investors. As well as a highly regarded monthly report on the market, JapanConsuming produces in-depth reports on retail sectors, seminars on key trends and telephone consulting to investors on trends and retailers.

JapanConsuming was founded by Michael Causton and Roy Larke. 

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

The following is an in-depth review of Japanese retail in the last 18 months covering all the main formats and categories, providing a quick way to see an overview of all the key trends and winners and losers in Japanese retailing now and going forward.FY2020 was an anomaly and one that businesses everywhere will want to forget and never repeat. There was more than enough pain among Japan’s top retailers last year, but equally some formats did surprisingly well given the circumstances.For most, work-from-home was the single most important factor in determining a chain’s fortunes. City-centre stores and shopping centres offering mostly discretionary shopping have been hit hard, as have convenience stores.But those chains selling essentials, healthcare, electronics and, most importantly, food, all saw their fortunes improve. The pandemic has also revealed the strong, dynamic players and exposed the weaker ones. Oh, and everyone needs to be online.

The following is an in-depth review of Japanese retail in the last 18 months covering all the main formats and categories, providing a quick way to see an overview of all the key trends and winners and losers in Japanese retailing now and going forward.FY2020 was an anomaly and one that businesses everywhere will want to forget and never repeat. There was more than enough pain among Japan’s top retailers last year, but equally some formats did surprisingly well given the circumstances.For most, work-from-home was the single most important factor in determining a chain’s fortunes. City-centre stores and shopping centres offering mostly discretionary shopping have been hit hard, as have convenience stores.But those chains selling essentials, healthcare, electronics and, most importantly, food, all saw their fortunes improve. The pandemic has also revealed the strong, dynamic players and exposed the weaker ones. Oh, and everyone needs to be online.

The Polarising Pandemic in Japanese Retail

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>I summarise the latest spreads and newsflow for the merger arb situations covered across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>Highest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/skyworth-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10941:1" rel="noopener">Skyworth (751 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/changhong-jiahua-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5849:1" rel="noopener">Changhong Jiahua (3991 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/arclands-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10395:1" rel="noopener">Arclands Corporation (9842 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cygnus-metals-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30504:1" rel="noopener">Cygnus Metals (CY5 AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/atlantic-lithium-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40322:1" rel="noopener">Atlantic Lithium (A11 AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/continental-aerospace-technologies-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15249:1" rel="noopener">Continental Aerospace Technologies (232 HK)</a>. 
</li>
<li>Lowest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/accent-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14283:1" rel="noopener">Accent Group (AX1 AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kakaku-com-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7408:1" rel="noopener">Kakaku.com Inc (2371 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiyo-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15154:1" rel="noopener">Taiyo Holdings (4626 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vault-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46317:1" rel="noopener">Vault Minerals Ltd (VAU AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shinko-shoji-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2322:1" rel="noopener">Shinko Shoji (8141 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/j-s-b-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46379:1" rel="noopener">J.S.B (3480 JP)</a>. </li>
</ul>


I summarise the latest spreads and newsflow for the merger arb situations covered across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads: Skyworth (751 HK), Changhong Jiahua (3991 HK), Arclands Corporation (9842 JP), Cygnus Metals (CY5 AU), Atlantic Lithium (A11 AU), Continental Aerospace Technologies (232 HK). 

Lowest spreads: Accent Group (AX1 AU), Kakaku.com Inc (2371 JP), Taiyo Holdings (4626 JP), Vault Minerals Ltd (VAU AU), Shinko Shoji (8141 JP), J.S.B (3480 JP). 


Merger Arb Mondays (13 Jul) - Dida, Shengmu, Kakaku, Shinko Shoji, Steadfast, Vault, Accent, Cygnus

'Quantamental' Japan Specialist, LightStream Research

Campbell Gunn

'Quantamental' Japan Specialist

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

• RESULTS - 29th MARCH •<figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/197/979/original/image_20691903021617048798901.png?1617048799" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="197979"></figure>RESULTS -  Of Monday's three results, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/arcland-sakamoto-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10395:1" rel="noopener">Arcland Sakamoto (9842 JP)</a> stands out but is driven by the LIXIL VIVA acquisition. The FY22 forecasts are conservative and leave ample room for an upward revision. Arcland is our preferred Home Centre holding and is back into an attractive buying zone following last year's COVID-driven spike into OverBought territory.<figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/197/985/original/image_58825059031617049684417.png?1617049685" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="197985"></figure><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/197/986/original/image_44235549241617050056401.png?1617050057" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="197986"></figure>• FORECASTS/REVISIONS - 29th MARCH •<figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/197/987/original/image_83881428151617050520638.png?1617050521" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="197987"></figure>FORECASTS/REVISIONS - Of the 14 annual forecasts and revisions, 57% scored positively. The DETAIL Section below focuses on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/organo-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1972:1" rel="noopener">Organo (6368 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/keihan-electric-railway-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6120:1" rel="noopener">Keihan Electric Railway (9045 JP)</a>. <figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/197/988/original/image_80065899161617052150856.png?1617052151" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="197988"></figure><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/197/989/original/image_62815698771617052194528.png?1617052195" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="197989"></figure>

• RESULTS - 29th MARCH •RESULTS -  Of Monday's three results, Arcland Sakamoto (9842 JP) stands out but is driven by the LIXIL VIVA acquisition. The FY22 forecasts are conservative and leave ample room for an upward revision. Arcland is our preferred Home Centre holding and is back into an attractive buying zone following last year's COVID-driven spike into OverBought territory.• FORECASTS/REVISIONS - 29th MARCH •FORECASTS/REVISIONS - Of the 14 annual forecasts and revisions, 57% scored positively. The DETAIL Section below focuses on Organo (6368 JP) and Keihan Electric Railway (9045 JP). 

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions 03/​​​​​​​​29 - Arcland, Organo & Keihan

<ul>
<li>I summarise the latest spreads and newsflow for the merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>Highest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/skyworth-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10941:1" rel="noopener">Skyworth (751 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/changhong-jiahua-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5849:1" rel="noopener">Changhong Jiahua (3991 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/qoria-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30531:1" rel="noopener">Qoria (QOR AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/atlantic-lithium-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40322:1" rel="noopener">Atlantic Lithium (A11 AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/continental-aerospace-technologies-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15249:1" rel="noopener">Continental Aerospace Technologies (232 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cygnus-metals-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30504:1" rel="noopener">Cygnus Metals (CY5 AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/european-lithium-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10716:1" rel="noopener">European Lithium (EUR AU)</a>. 
</li>
<li>Lowest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/accent-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14283:1" rel="noopener">Accent Group (AX1 AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiyo-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15154:1" rel="noopener">Taiyo Holdings (4626 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kakaku-com-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7408:1" rel="noopener">Kakaku.com Inc (2371 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shinko-shoji-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2322:1" rel="noopener">Shinko Shoji (8141 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/atlas-arteria-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14430:1" rel="noopener">Atlas Arteria (ALX AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/avarga-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13105:1" rel="noopener">Avarga (AVARGA SP)</a>. </li>
</ul>


I summarise the latest spreads and newsflow for the merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads: Skyworth (751 HK), Changhong Jiahua (3991 HK), Qoria (QOR AU), Atlantic Lithium (A11 AU), Continental Aerospace Technologies (232 HK), Cygnus Metals (CY5 AU), European Lithium (EUR AU). 

Lowest spreads: Accent Group (AX1 AU), Taiyo Holdings (4626 JP), Kakaku.com Inc (2371 JP), Shinko Shoji (8141 JP), Atlas Arteria (ALX AU), Avarga (AVARGA SP). 


Merger Arb Mondays (06 Jul) - Kakaku, Taiyo, Shinko Shoji, Arclands, Qoria, Steadfast, Dida

Continental Aerospace Technologies / Event-Driven

Continental Aerospace Technologies (232 HK)

<ul>
<li>I summarise the latest spreads and newsflow for the merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>Highest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/skyworth-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10941:1" rel="noopener">Skyworth (751 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/qoria-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30531:1" rel="noopener">Qoria (QOR AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/changhong-jiahua-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5849:1" rel="noopener">Changhong Jiahua (3991 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/european-lithium-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10716:1" rel="noopener">European Lithium (EUR AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cygnus-metals-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30504:1" rel="noopener">Cygnus Metals (CY5 AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/continental-aerospace-technologies-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15249:1" rel="noopener">Continental Aerospace Technologies (232 HK)</a>. 
</li>
<li>Lowest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/accent-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14283:1" rel="noopener">Accent Group (AX1 AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiyo-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15154:1" rel="noopener">Taiyo Holdings (4626 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kakaku-com-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7408:1" rel="noopener">Kakaku.com Inc (2371 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/clearview-wealth-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19733:1" rel="noopener">Clearview Wealth (CVW AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/paltac-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20014:1" rel="noopener">Paltac Corporation (8283 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kodensha-co-ltd-the" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2741:1" rel="noopener">Kodensha Co (1948 JP)</a>. 
</li>
</ul>


I summarise the latest spreads and newsflow for the merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads: Skyworth (751 HK), Qoria (QOR AU), Changhong Jiahua (3991 HK), European Lithium (EUR AU), Cygnus Metals (CY5 AU), Continental Aerospace Technologies (232 HK). 

Lowest spreads: Accent Group (AX1 AU), Taiyo Holdings (4626 JP), Kakaku.com Inc (2371 JP), Clearview Wealth (CVW AU), Paltac Corporation (8283 JP), Kodensha Co (1948 JP). 



Merger Arb Mondays (29 Jun) - Con Aero, Skyworth, Changhong Jiahua, Shinko Shoji, Nippon Dry, Qoria

Japan

Arclands Corporation operates home centers. The Company mainly sells home improvement products, household utensils, car and leisure products, gardening supplies, and other products. Arclands also operates restaurants management, DIY(Do It Yourself) products sales, real estate development, and other businesses.

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Arclands Corporation (9842 JP)

The Polarising Pandemic in Japanese Retail

A complete review of the Japanese retail sector in the last 18 months, format by format, category by category, providing key trends and winners &...

Michael Causton

Merger Arb Mondays (13 Jul) - Dida, Shengmu, Kakaku, Shinko Shoji, Steadfast, Vault, Accent, Cygnus

I summarise the latest spreads and newsflow for the merger arb situations covered across Hong Kong, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia,...

Arun George

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions 03/29 - Arcland, Organo & Keihan

Of Monday's three results, Arcland Sakamoto (9842 JP) stands out but is driven by the LIXIL VIVA acquisition. The FY22 forecasts are conservative...

Campbell Gunn

Merger Arb Mondays (06 Jul) - Kakaku, Taiyo, Shinko Shoji, Arclands, Qoria, Steadfast, Dida

I summarise the latest spreads and newsflow for the merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia,...

Arun George

Merger Arb Mondays (29 Jun) - Con Aero, Skyworth, Changhong Jiahua, Shinko Shoji, Nippon Dry, Qoria

I summarise the latest spreads and newsflow for the merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia,...

Arun George

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The Polarising Pandemic in Japanese Retail

A complete review of the Japanese retail sector in the last 18 months, format by format, category by category, providing key trends and winners &...

Michael Causton

Merger Arb Mondays (13 Jul) - Dida, Shengmu, Kakaku, Shinko Shoji, Steadfast, Vault, Accent, Cygnus

I summarise the latest spreads and newsflow for the merger arb situations covered across Hong Kong, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia,...

Arun George

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions 03/​​​​​​​​29 - Arcland, Organo & Keihan

Of Monday's three results, Arcland Sakamoto (9842 JP) stands out but is driven by the LIXIL VIVA acquisition. The FY22 forecasts are conservative...

Campbell Gunn

Merger Arb Mondays (06 Jul) - Kakaku, Taiyo, Shinko Shoji, Arclands, Qoria, Steadfast, Dida

I summarise the latest spreads and newsflow for the merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia,...

Arun George

Merger Arb Mondays (29 Jun) - Con Aero, Skyworth, Changhong Jiahua, Shinko Shoji, Nippon Dry, Qoria

I summarise the latest spreads and newsflow for the merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia,...

Arun George

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions 03/29 - Arcland, Organo & Keihan