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CJ Foods to build new mandu factory in Japan
CJ Foods to build new mandu factory in Japan
Construction is expected to finish by July.
21 hours ago
Rakuten Group to merge five subsidiaries to streamline operations
It will be effective from 1 January 2026.
22 hours ago
How Suntory uses heritage, celebrity endorsements to strengthen brand
The ads targeted young adults, families, and beverage connoisseurs.
Levi’s banks on ‘North Star’ of Asia to drive growth
Premiumisation has allowed its Japan unit to post the fastest growth in the region.
Suntory to implement price increases in Japan starting October
It will affect products in PET bottles, cans, and other containers.
Levi’s opens largest single-floor store in Nagoya, Japan
It features the first Levi’s® Tailor Shop in the Tokai region.
Fast Retailing appoints new CEO for GU
This takes effect on 1 April.
Rakuten uses autonomous robots to boost last-mile delivery
They can deliver at night and in bad weather thanks to LiDAR sensors.
TSUTAYA Books partners with China's M&G to expand in Japan
M&G’s products will be available at 120 TSUTAYA locations in Japan.
Seven & i, Couche-Tard in talks on US store sales for $47b takeover
Both firms control 20,000 US stores.
Japan's Trial Holdings to acquire supermarket chain Seiyu for $2.55b
Japan’s Trial Holdings has announced that it will acquire supermarket chain Seiyu for $2.55b (JPY 382.6b) from its current majority owner, U.S. private equity firm KKR (KKR.N), Reuters reported.
Japan's e-commerce market to grow 7.7% in 2025
The market grew 8.4% in 2024.
Rakuten Rakuma to expand cross-border sales on eBay USA
It aims to boost international sales for merchants.
Gaw Capital Partners and Patience Capital Group acquire Tokyu Plaza Ginza
Gaw Capital holds 91% of the joint venture, with PCG owning 9%.
Japan’s Megabass partners with L Catterton to boost global growth
The collaboration aims to scale Megabass’ production.
Japan’s beauty industry fights online fakes with blockchain
Smart packaging helps ensure that consumers are buying the real thing.
Fast Retailing to revise remuneration system in Japan starting March
For new employees, monthly salaries will rise by $189.81 to $2,085.91.
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