Confusion reigns over scope of the forthcoming tax hike
When the government raised the consumption tax from 5 percent to 8 percent in April 2014, Japan suffered a recession. One possible indicator if such a downturn will happen prior to next month's long-delayed hike to 10 percent is how much people are spending ...
McDonald's Japan to keep prices the same for eat-in and takeout even after consumption tax hike
McDonald's Co. (Japan) said Tuesday that it will unify tax-included prices for eat-in and takeout when the country's consumption tax is raised from 8 percent to 10 percent on Oct. 1. The decision was aimed at keeping things simple for customers, the hamburger chain said. Beginning ...
Consumer agency orders McDonald's Japan to pay ¥21 million for improper labeling of two items
McDonald’s Co.’s Japan unit was ordered to pay ¥21.7 million for improperly labeling ingredients for a burger and a muffin, the Consumer Affairs Agency said Friday. When the fast-food chain sold its Tokyo Roast Beef Burger and Tokyo Roast Beef Muffin products for two months ...
The new McDonald's McFlurry tastes like caramel, caramel and, well, caramel
The recently released McDonald's McFlurry Nama Caramel delivers on its promise of caramel flavor and sweetness, but not much else.
McDonald's plans U.S. layoffs in restructuring move to save $500 million
Fast food giant McDonald's said Thursday it plans to cut an unspecified number of jobs as part of a restructuring to save $500 million and boost its U.S. business. McDonald's USA President Chris Kempczinski announced the job cuts in a message to employees. A company spokeswoman ...
London mayor looks to ban McDonald's and other fast food advertising from public transport
Billboards advertising junk food from vendors like McDonald's Corp. might be banned from London's Underground rail and bus network under new plans announced by the city's mayor, as part of his efforts to tackle rising levels of childhood obesity. Sadiq Khan, elected mayor of London ...
McDonald's Holdings Co. (Japan) said Friday its same-store sales in December rose 8.0 percent from a year earlier, up for the 25th straight month. The growth was led mainly by brisk sales of the Gracoro burger, which is only available in winter. In addition, special ...
Video game makers find a marketing recipe for success
Sega's popular video game character Sonic the Hedgehog is famous for running fast, but now it's slowing down to grab a bite to eat with some extra friendly company.
McDonald's secret sauce for success in Japan
McDonald's Japan took a series of hits starting in 2014 that threatened to crack its golden arches: a supplier was selling expired chicken, a human tooth was found in french fries and a child was injured by a plastic shard in a sundae. Sales plummeted ...
McDonald's Japan adding restaurants as turnaround gains momentum
McDonald's Japan is adding to its restaurant count in the second half of the year, underscoring a turnaround that has seen same-store sales climb for 21 straight months. McDonald's Holdings Co. Japan plans to open more restaurants than it will close in the second half, ...
For foreign companies in Japan, adapting to local culture seen as key to success
Adjusting to culture in Japan is often a challenge for foreign residents. The same goes for foreign companies. Some global retailers have entered the Japanese market and established themselves as beloved brands by adapting to the local culture, while others struggle to win the hearts ...
After decades-long run, McDonald's ends Olympic sponsorship deal early
U.S. fast-food giant McDonald's has ended its 41-year-long Olympic Games sponsorship deal three years early, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday. McDonald's, a sponsor since 1976 and part of the IOC's top sponsors program that contributes more than $1 billion in every four-year cycle ...
