FamilyMart to allow shorter operating hours at stores across Japan
Convenience store operator FamilyMart Co. has said it will allow its franchise owners across Japan to shorten operating hours from March, in a bid to address a severe labor shortage during late-night hours. Under the new policy, which will cover nearly 16,000 stores, franchise owners ...
The convenience store industry must rethink its 24-hour business model.
Seven-Eleven Japan to end some 24-hour operations amid labor crunch
Seven-Eleven Japan Co. is ending 24-hour operations at some outlets, becoming the first major convenience store operator to scale back around-the-clock hours to address Japan's labor crunch. Eight stores will begin cutting back on their operating hours on Nov. 1, because they are finding it ...
Simple works best for FamilyMart's Earl Grey-themed collab
FamilyMart's new lineup of elegant Earl Grey-flavored desserts aim to spruce up your post-lunch snacking.
Japan convenience store chain Ministop tests shorter operating hours at franchise outlets
Convenience store operator Ministop Co. is experimenting with shortened service hours at dozens of its franchise shops. Seventy stores have signed up for the trial, which began in September and runs until the end of February. The initiative will be expanded if more stores wish ...
Three unique, autumnal takes on the dorayaki pancake
Although the dorayaki pancake is almost always on convenience store shelves, Lawson, Seven-Eleven and FamilyMart have each rolled out new flavors for the fall.
Amazon Japan G.K. on Wednesday started a locker delivery service, Amazon Hub, aimed at enhancing convenience for customers and reducing the need for re-deliveries. The e-commerce giant has installed lockers at FamilyMart Co. convenience stores and other locations for customers to pick up their packages. Amazon ...
Cantaloupe frappes and chocolate parfaits to cool the summer
Chocolate and fruit-flavored desserts dominate convenience store shelves, at this time of year, so Konbini Watch has collected highlights from both sides for those waffling between flavors.
Convenience store stars for July: Cream puffs, doughnuts and iced soda floats
Green tea, lemon and Makoto Shinkai's film "Weathering With You"-themed fruit-flavored soda drinks all hit convenience stores shelves this month.
Two of Japan's biggest convenience store chains launch their own mobile payment services
Seven-Eleven Japan Co. and FamilyMart Co. have started their own smartphone payment services. Both major convenience store chains launched their services on Monday. They are expected to further intensify competition among similar services that already involve tech and financial companies. Seven-Eleven Japan President Fumihiko Nagamatsu said ...
Japan's convenience stores work hard to stay relevant
Ride the Seibu Shinjuku Line to Iriso Station in the city of Sayama, Saitama Prefecture, and you can enjoy shopping at Japan's oldest franchise convenience store, a Family Mart that opened in September 1973. The following May, the nation's first 7-Eleven outlet was opened ...
