Japanese Savings Rates Soar in 2018:Â A Blow to Abe's Plans but a Boon for Discount Retailing
Average monthly savings rates and total savings stocks have long been high in Japan, but savings rates broke all records in June 2018. In one...
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Retail Ranking FY2017-18: Winners and Losers in Japanese Retailing
JapanConsuming’s retail ranking for FY2017 has now been compiled, and the results show that the retail industry enjoyed another extremely good year...
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Consumption Trends in Japan: Rising Incomes Boosting Retailers but a Lot Going Into Savings Too
Much has been made of gradually rising wages in Japan, and this is indeed good news after 20 years of stagnation and negative growth. But while...
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Japan: Sector Weight 3 Month Change - Bi-Polar With A Twist
INTERNET, TELECOMS & HEALTHCARE ▲ RETAIL, RESTAURANTS & RAILWAYS▼- Domestic non-financial sectors continue to shine in Japan. However, in...
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Izumi (Also) Focuses on Supermarkets
​GMS format declining for two decades, Izumi pivoting towards food and M&A for growth and dominance in Kyushu. The shift should help Izumi find new...
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