Primer: Lawson Inc (2651 JP) - Aug 2026
Lawson is strategically pivoting from domestic saturation to overseas growth, particularly in Asia, aiming to double its international store...
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Japan's Retail Week: New Malls Slow, Lawson/Muji Get Closer, Donki Booms and Jobs for the over 80s
Japan's retail sector in the last week: Shopping mall development slows, Don Quijote operator Pan Pacific sees strong demand from locals and...
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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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Stellar Year for Conbini Chains
Convenience store chains saw record results in FY2023, with pandemic-driven changes prompting innovation and growth, but future success may hinge...
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E-Commerce in Japan: Omnichannel Consolidation
E-commerce growth in Japan remains strong post-Covid, set to overtake convenience stores by 2025-26, with omnichannel model becoming dominant for...
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