Top Japanese Convenience Store Chains Rebound in FY2021
Japanese convenience store chains posted higher sales in 2021 after a tough 2020 but the outlook remains uncertain given saturation and new forms...
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Convenience Stores: First Decline in 50 Years
For any investor in Japan's consumer staples sector, the convenience store sector is a key component. The following is an in-depth analysis of the...
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Who Owns Who: Concentration Levels Accelerate in Japan Retail, with More M&A to Come
Japanese retail is in the process of extensive concentration and market consolidation through M&A, organic expansion and tie-ups. Numerous...
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Japan Retail Review 2019-20 Part II: A Sector by Sector Review of Winners and Losers
At least until the Covid-19 crisis hit Japan in January, the majority of retailers were gearing up to announce yet another really good year of...
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Convenience Stores: Saturation but Still Growth for Some
The convenience store sector is today the single largest channel in Japanese retailing. Combining both merchandise and digital services, e-commerce...
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