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The merger of Matsukiyo and Cocokara will force further consolidation through M&A in the drugstore sector as regional powerhouses begin to clash as...
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Drug-Fuelled Marriages and Macho Shachos* in Japan
The Japanese drugstore sector has been consolidating fast for a decade led by Aeon's (8267 JP) Welcia subsidiary, Tsuruha Holdings (3391 JP) and...
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Arcs, Valor and Retail Partners Form First Nationwide Supermarket Alliance
The supermarket sector is the most fragmented and uncompetitive of all retail sectors, a situation encouraged by major suppliers and not ideal for...
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Yaoko: How to Achieve 29 Straight Years of Profit Growth
Yaoko (8279 JP) is one of the best supermarket operators in Japan, with a loyal customer base thanks to the chain's relentless efforts to improve...
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