by JapanConsuming.com
On a value of points issued basis, Japan’s loyalty card market is forecast to hit ¥2.3 trillion by 2020. The market grew by 5.2% to ¥1.444 trillion in 2015. It has been boosted as retailers have jumped on the bandwagon … Read More »
Japan’s core consumer prices fell again in July, down at a quicker pace than any time in the past two and half years despite the government’s hope of forcing Japan back into inflation. Despite this, many foods and some other … Read More »
Spotify will launch its music streaming service in Japan at the end of September. The company has been planning the move since opening an office here about 18 months ago. It has big hopes for the market despite facing ‘dozens’ … Read More »
Marui will sell its Shinjuku Higashi-guchi building for ¥13 billion. The company has not announced who the buyer will be. The building has been part of Marui’s portfolio since 1962, and underwent numerous repositionings. For many years it was Marui’s … Read More »
Mitsubishi has held a 33.3% share in Lawson for years, and has been the de facto controller of the company covering everything from top management appointments down to strategy. It is now looking to boost its share to at least … Read More »
Otsuka Kagu opened a new store in Chiba on 15 September, located near to both Nitori and IKEA stores. The new store is 4,600 sqm and is part of Otsuka’s new strataegy aimed at returning to profit. The store is still positioned … Read More »