Sales at convenience stores in June rose 0.8% from a year before to ¥856.5 billion on a same-store basis, up for the fourth consecutive month, the Japan Franchise Association said Tuesday. The sales growth, which followed a tumble in June last year in the wake ...
The three main chains have adopted different strategies, raising expectations that they will move away from the industry norm of operating almost identical stores.
Seven-Eleven parent to sell 293 stores in U.S. to settle antitrust charges
With the latest agreement, Seven & I Holdings is expected to obtain the U.S. antitrust watchdog's approval for its deal to acquire convenience store chain Speedway.
Top 5: Tokyo’s best onigiri rice balls
One of the most ubiquitous snacks in Japan, onigiri or omusubi (terms for rice ball) are a definitive mealtime staple. The Japan Times shares the best places to grab a handmade pick-me-up.
Convenience store sales in Japan up 6.6% year-on-year in April
The number of shoppers rose for the first time in 14 months, by 7.8% to 1.24 billion.
Seven & I's buyout of Speedway may be illegal, U.S. antitrust officials say
The two officials said that the acquisition of the Speedway chain of convenience stores in gasoline stations raises "significant competitive concerns."
Itochu becomes top-earning Japan trader for first time in five years
Itochu posted a net profit of ¥401.4 billion in the latest reporting year although the figure was down 19.9% from the preceding year.
Conbini Boys: ‘The konbini plays such an important role in society’
Are nationalized convenience stores in Japan’s future? Maybe! You’ll have to ask the fried chicken-loving duo behind the “Conbini Boys” podcast.
A grudge match in Japan: One corner, two 7-Elevens
A fight playing out in Osaka will have ramifications for 7-Eleven and the rest of Japan’s major franchises.
Aeon suffers record ¥71 billion hit as retailers report losses
The Japanese retail giant reported a record group net loss of ¥71.024 million for the year through February, its first red ink in 12 years.
FamilyMart to open outlet with unmanned payment system and one employee
Over 40 cameras at the store will identify items picked up and held by customers, who will pay after standing in a zone where the bill is calculated automatically, the firm said.
Ministop goes all-in on the fruit flavor with its Hokkaido Raiden Melon soft-serve
The chain has been offering melon-flavored desserts featuring fruits grown around the country all year, and it’s finally reached Hokkaido.
