OK Super: Disrupting Kansai Supermarket Sector
OK Super's entry into the Kansai market is shaking up local competitors with its deep discounts, posing a threat to existing chains lacking...
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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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Rakuten Mart Launching This Month
Despite criticism of its mobile business, Rakuten's core e-commerce operation is thriving and set to launch Rakuten Mart, an online supermarket,...
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Trial Holdings IPO Lockup - Large Number of Small Holders Hold Around US$400m of Stock
Trial Holdings (5882 JP) raised around US$259m in Mar 2024. Its IPO lockup is set to expire soon which will release a large number of small...
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Trial Holdings IPO Trading - Demand and Valuation Are Towards the Higher Side
Trial Holdings (5882 JP) (TH) raised around US$259m after pricing its IPO at the top-end in its Japan IPO. In this note, we talk about the trading...
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