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As an ageing population weighs on the growth prospects of the Japanese mass grocery retail (MGR) sector, local convenience store retailer FamilyMart plans to open around 600 outlets... 2012-01-27


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Japanese convenience store retailer Lawson is contemplating an equity listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's proposed international board in two to three years, reiterating its commitment... 2012-01-12


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US fast-food chain Wendy's is re-entering the Japanese market with big ambitions. The company expects to open 100 fast-food outlets in Japan within the next five years, which it hopes... 2012-01-03


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Faced with stagnating growth prospects in Japan, domestic convenience retailer Seven & I is exploring new avenues of growth. Besides expanding in high-growth markets such as China,... 2011-12-30


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Japanese brewers' eagerness to expand overseas as they seek to hedge against their weakening domestic prospects is a familiar story to us. However, notably, Japanese brewers such as... 2011-12-21


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Japanese brewer Sapporo recently announced plans to merge two of its Japanese subsidiaries in a bid to consolidate a stronger position in the country's food and soft drink markets.... 2011-12-20


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Struggling to contend with subdued demand conditions in the domestic beer market, Japanese brewers Asahi and Kirin have continued to witness declines in their overall beer sales. While... 2011-12-07


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Ramping up its presence in Vietnam, Japanese retailer Aeon is planning to build seven shopping centres in the country, with construction on its first shopping mall due to start in 2012... 2011-11-17