Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets, JapanConsuming

Michael Causton

Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets

Real Insight on Japanese Consumer Markets

JapanConsuming

JapanConsuming is a specialist research firm producing intelligence on Japanese retail and consumer markets. Founded in 2000, JapanConsuming has become the leading provider of insights on Japanese retailers and consumer trends to retailers, brands, government agencies and investors. As well as a highly regarded monthly report on the market, JapanConsuming produces in-depth reports on retail sectors, seminars on key trends and telephone consulting to investors on trends and retailers.

JapanConsuming was founded by Michael Causton and Roy Larke. 

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<p>The growth in subscription services is a global phenomenon that has been growing just as fast in Japan as anywhere else. While most attention is given to music and media subscriptions, many brands and retailers of consumer goods are finding that the subscription model can be a key part of their online strategy, delivering multiple benefits across sales growth, customer data, marketing, inventory management and margin improvement.</p>

The growth in subscription services is a global phenomenon that has been growing just as fast in Japan as anywhere else. While most attention is given to music and media subscriptions, many brands and retailers of consumer goods are finding that the subscription model can be a key part of their online strategy, delivering multiple benefits across sales growth, customer data, marketing, inventory management and margin improvement.

The Subscription Economy: Keeping Customers Keen While Earning Recurring Revenues

'Quantamental' Japan Specialist, LightStream Research

Campbell Gunn

'Quantamental' Japan Specialist

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

<figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/144/055/original/2020-07-03_06-20-43.png?1593724862" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="144055"></figure><div class="content-caption">Source • Japan Analytics</div><p><strong>SCRAMBLED EGGS</strong> - The was not so much 'love around the kitchen table' for Japan's beloved Kewpie (QP) mayonnaise recently. Second-quarter revenues fell by 8%, and operating income was 39% lower. Full-year net income was revised down by 48% relative to TTM, suggesting a grim second half.  If realised, this level of bottom-line profits would be the worst since 2008. More commentary on yesterday's announcements follows in the <strong>DETAIL</strong> section below.</p><div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>DAILY STATS</strong></p></div><hr><div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>10 Quarterly Results</strong></p>
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<strong>Results Score:</strong> 4 Positive / 0 Neutral / 6 Negative</li>
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<strong>Average Results Score Change:</strong>-2.6</li>
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<strong>Average % Change in Revenue:</strong> -13.0% Quarter YoY / -1.5% Rolling TTM YoY</li>
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<strong>Average Operating Profit Margin Change:</strong> -1.2ppt</li>
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</div><hr><div><p style="text-align: center;"><br><strong>5 Annual • 3 Interim Forecasts/Revisions</strong></p></div><div><ul>
<li>Annual Forecast/Revision Score: 2 Positive / 0 Neutral / 3 Negative</li>
<li>Interim Forecast/Revision Score Change: 2 Positive / 0 Neutral / 1 Negative</li>
<li>Average Forecast/Revision Score Change: -2.6</li>
</ul></div>

Source • Japan AnalyticsSCRAMBLED EGGS - The was not so much 'love around the kitchen table' for Japan's beloved Kewpie (QP) mayonnaise recently. Second-quarter revenues fell by 8%, and operating income was 39% lower. Full-year net income was revised down by 48% relative to TTM, suggesting a grim second half.  If realised, this level of bottom-line profits would be the worst since 2008. More commentary on yesterday's announcements follows in the DETAIL section below.DAILY STATS
10 Quarterly Results


Results Score: 4 Positive / 0 Neutral / 6 Negative

Average Results Score Change:-2.6

Average % Change in Revenue: -13.0% Quarter YoY / -1.5% Rolling TTM YoY

Average Operating Profit Margin Change: -1.2ppt

 5 Annual • 3 Interim Forecasts/Revisions
Annual Forecast/Revision Score: 2 Positive / 0 Neutral / 3 Negative
Interim Forecast/Revision Score Change: 2 Positive / 0 Neutral / 1 Negative
Average Forecast/Revision Score Change: -2.6


🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions 2nd July • Scrambled Eggs

<p>No one really knows what will happen after the initial shock of the coronavirus fades away. Many observers in Japan, expert and otherwise, are already predicting a completely new world in one way or another, but the reality is likely more prosaic.</p><p>What is certain is that the Japanese consumer economy will recover and it is just a question of when.</p><p>The most likely effect of the crisis is that it will catalyse a period of change already in process and which also happens to be <strong>one of the most dramatic and far-reaching seen so far in retail.</strong></p><p><strong>But there is one trend that may well reverse as more businesses go under or contract, providing relief for many retailers: the labour shortage and rise in wages.</strong></p><p>The following offers an in-depth review of both the impact of the current crisis and implications as well as the long-term trends in Japanese retailing, providing insight into <strong>which sectors, formats and specific companies will win and lose in the next three years</strong>.</p><p><strong>For a short read, we provide the conclusions and winners and losers first.</strong></p>

No one really knows what will happen after the initial shock of the coronavirus fades away. Many observers in Japan, expert and otherwise, are already predicting a completely new world in one way or another, but the reality is likely more prosaic.What is certain is that the Japanese consumer economy will recover and it is just a question of when.The most likely effect of the crisis is that it will catalyse a period of change already in process and which also happens to be one of the most dramatic and far-reaching seen so far in retail.But there is one trend that may well reverse as more businesses go under or contract, providing relief for many retailers: the labour shortage and rise in wages.The following offers an in-depth review of both the impact of the current crisis and implications as well as the long-term trends in Japanese retailing, providing insight into which sectors, formats and specific companies will win and lose in the next three years.For a short read, we provide the conclusions and winners and losers first.

After Covid: The Future for Japanese Retail: Winners & Losers

Making sense of the Global Market, Euromonitor International Ltd.

Yu Mitsuhashi

Making sense of the Global Market

Euromonitor International Ltd.

We are a global market research company focused on industries, countries, economies and consumers worldwide. Our cross-country comparable research helps your organisation identify opportunities and develop growth strategies in countries and regions across the globe. With offices around the world, 1,200 analysts in 100 countries and market research on every key trend and driver, we give you powerful access to the real story behind consumer change.

<h2>Headlines</h2><ul><li>Designer apparel and footwear (ready-to-wear) posts 2% value growth in 2016 to reach sales of JPY1,089.8 billion</li><li>Demand from the increasing number of foreign tourists remains relatively low compared to other luxury products</li><li>In 2016, women’s designer suits records the fastest growth at 7% in value terms</li><li>In 2015, global luxury brands continue to lead sales with Louis Vuitton ahead with a 12% category value share</li><li>Designer apparel and footwear (ready-to-wear) is expected to increase at a CAGR of 1% in value sales at constant 2016 prices over the forecast period to reach JPY1,171 billion in 2021</li></ul>

HeadlinesDesigner apparel and footwear (ready-to-wear) posts 2% value growth in 2016 to reach sales of JPY1,089.8 billionDemand from the increasing number of foreign tourists remains relatively low compared to other luxury productsIn 2016, women’s designer suits records the fastest growth at 7% in value termsIn 2015, global luxury brands continue to lead sales with Louis Vuitton ahead with a 12% category value shareDesigner apparel and footwear (ready-to-wear) is expected to increase at a CAGR of 1% in value sales at constant 2016 prices over the forecast period to reach JPY1,171 billion in 2021

Sector Capsule: Designer Apparel and Footwear (Ready-To-Wear) In Japan

Equity Bottom-Up

<p>Apparel groups are in trouble, as <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/renown-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10158:1" rel="noopener">Renown Inc (3606 JP)'s</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/big-apparel-in-trouble-renown-finally-goes-under" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> bankruptcy</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sanyo-shokai-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12308:1" rel="noopener">Sanyo Shokai (8011 JP)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/big-apparel-in-trouble-sanyo-shokai-slashes-stores-and-fights-off-shareholder-pressure" target="_blank" rel="noopener">’s boardroom battles</a> exemplify, but <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/world-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27437:1" rel="noopener">World Co Ltd (3612 JP)</a> always claimed it was in better shape – particularly just before relisting.</p>
<p>The Kobe-based firm has now admitted even its shopping mall chains need fixing, with a raft of closures due soon but, unlike competitors, it does have real growth businesses including its new Off Price chain, &amp;Bridge and is in much better shape than competitors – but all things are relative, with the apparel sector showing clear signs of dysfunction with more closures and bankruptcies to follow.</p>
<p>Their demise will leave more room for the better-performing retailers and brands.</p>

Apparel groups are in trouble, as Renown Inc (3606 JP)'s bankruptcy and Sanyo Shokai (8011 JP)’s boardroom battles exemplify, but World Co Ltd (3612 JP) always claimed it was in better shape – particularly just before relisting.
The Kobe-based firm has now admitted even its shopping mall chains need fixing, with a raft of closures due soon but, unlike competitors, it does have real growth businesses including its new Off Price chain, &amp;Bridge and is in much better shape than competitors – but all things are relative, with the apparel sector showing clear signs of dysfunction with more closures and bankruptcies to follow.
Their demise will leave more room for the better-performing retailers and brands.

Japan's Big Apparel Trouble: World to Close 350 More Stores

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RENOWN INCORPORATED is a holding company established through the merger of Renown and D'urban.  The Company manages its subsidiaries of apparel manufacturers.

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The Subscription Economy: Keeping Customers Keen While Earning Recurring Revenues

Subscriptions to physical goods are rapidly becoming a popular model. In Japan, many major retailers and brands are creating subscriptions, gaining...

Michael Causton

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions 2nd July • Scrambled Eggs

SCRAMBLED EGGS - The was not so much 'love around the kitchen table' for Japan's beloved Kewpie (QP) mayonnaise recently. Second-quarter revenues...

Campbell Gunn

After Covid: The Future for Japanese Retail: Winners & Losers

No one really knows what will happen after the initial shock of the coronavirus fades away. Many observers in Japan, expert and otherwise, are...

Michael Causton

Sector Capsule: Designer Apparel and Footwear (Ready-To-Wear) In Japan

Headlines Designer apparel and footwear (ready-to-wear) posts 2% value growth in 2016 to reach sales of JPY1,089.8 billion Demand from the...

Euromonitor International Ltd.

Japan's Big Apparel Trouble: World to Close 350 More Stores

Apparel groups are in trouble, as Renown’s bankruptcy (see Page 8) and Sanyo Shokai’s boardroom battles exemplify, but World always claimed it was...

Michael Causton

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