Japan
Japanese multinational fast-food chains reel over potato shortage
Japanese multinational fast-food chains reel over potato shortage
The shortage has pushed McDonald’s Japan to temporarily drop some offerings.
Mitsubishi, Lawson to supply solar power to 3,600 convenience stores
The supplying of the renewable energy will start in April 2022.
AnyMind Group, Gizmodo Japan launch e-commerce store Giz Yatai
Giz Yatai will specialise in selling gadgets.
Germany-based Metro ceases Japan operations
Its wholesale business has suffered from an unfavourable market position.
Starbucks Japan offer 20% discounts to bakery products
The company plans to both minimize food waste and donate part of the revenue to charity.
Uniqlo snags commercial property in London’s Regent Street
The flagship store will be open by the spring of 2022.
Koala Sleep Japan wins Furniture Retailer of the Year - Japan award
Koala’s product range and customer service ensure customers can rest easy.
Hugo Boss launches first flagship store in Japan
The store has a bespoke for special services tailored to each customer.
K-pop agency JYP launches pop-up store in Ginza
Visits are only available by reservation.
Japan’s Off-White opens new store in Ginza Six
The store was designed with an incomplete facade.
Alfred Choy on online and physical stores: Balancing both is key to a retailer’s success
Despite digitisation efforts amongst retailers, SAP’s sales director believes that physical stores are still important for delivering an end-to-end customer experience.
Weekly News Wrap: Japan’s vaccination efforts boost retail sector; Dingdong raises $95.69m in US IPO
And France probes Uniqlo over concealing Xinjiang involvement.
Japan’s retailers take hit from Olympics’ overseas spectator ban
The industry invested heavily in the buildup to the Olympics, expecting a sales boost.
Coupang expands to Japan with SoftBank backing
It is testing its delivery service in selected locations in Tokyo.
Aeon rolls out products in refillable packs
Customers can be refunded for returning the containers.
APAC to lead global footwear retail market growth
Retailers are urged to consider opening new stores in smaller cities and towns.
Gucci unveils Namiki flagship store in Japan
It will feature a restaurant on its fourth floor later in 2021.