Leaders of Japan's Drugstore Sector
Japan's drugstore sector is consolidating through organic growth and M&A, with key players poised to dominate retailing in the next decade. But...
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Japan Drugstores: More M&A as Sector Attacks Supermarkets and Conbini
The merger of Welcia and Tsuruha reflects market consolidation in Japan's drugstore sector, with major attacks on supermarkets and even conbinis....
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Kobe Bussan: Expect More Growth
Kobe Bussan's record results in FY2023 show the demand for discount retailing. Its is expanding operations and building domestic factories as well...
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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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Trial Holdings IPO - Not Wholly Convinced but a Strong Market Should Help
Trial Holdings (5882 JP) (TH) is now looking to raise up to US$259m in its Japan IPO, after having canceled its prior listing attempt last year. In...
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