Business / Corporate Feb 1, 2022
Seven & I considers selling Sogo & Seibu department store unit
Sogo & Seibu operates 10 stores across Japan, including the Seibu flagship department store in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district.
Business / Corporate Jan 7, 2022
China fines Seven & I Holdings for calling Taiwan a nation on map
by Yasutaka Tamura and Erica Yokoyama
Fines of about 150,000 yuan (¥2.7 million) were imposed by the Beijing local authority against Seven & I, a spokesman for the Japanese retailer said.
Business / Corporate Jan 3, 2022
Convenience stores in Japan reforming business models for growth
Product redesigns and in-store kitchens are on the cards for the country's three largest chains.
Business Aug 24, 2021
Seven-Eleven Japan Co. plans to expand its home delivery service by making it available through its convenience stores across the country totaling some 20,000 by around 2025.
Business Jul 20, 2021
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 ...
Business Jul 5, 2021
The three main chains have adopted different strategies, raising expectations that they will move away from the industry norm of operating almost identical stores.
Business Jun 26, 2021
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.
Food & Drink May 22, 2021
Top 5: Tokyo’s best onigiri rice balls
by Russell Thomas
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.
People | 20 QUESTIONS May 9, 2021
Conbini Boys: ‘The konbini plays such an important role in society’
by Patrick St. Michel
Are nationalized convenience stores in Japan’s future? Maybe! You’ll have to ask the fried chicken-loving duo behind the “Conbini Boys” podcast.
Business May 1, 2021
A grudge match in Japan: One corner, two 7-Elevens
by Ben Dooley and Hisako Ueno
A fight playing out in Osaka will have ramifications for 7-Eleven and the rest of Japan’s major franchises.
Food & Drink | KONBINI WATCH Jan 30, 2021
There’s a mini Mexican food moment happening in Japan’s convenience stores
by Patrick St. Michel
Pro tip for any konbini giving tacos (or burritos) a try: Don’t serve them cold.
Food & Drink | KONBINI WATCH Dec 12, 2020
Need some pre-holiday indulgence? These chocolate sweets have you covered.
by Patrick St. Michel
There may not be any holiday parties this year, but that just means you have even more reason to put together a festive convenience store smorgasbord.