AEON announced that from Friday, June 21, 2024, it will gradually introduce “digital receipts” (receipt-less function) at approximately 4,000 stores operated by 19 AEON Group companies. This service digitizes the usual paper receipts, including purchase...
Belc has taken a significant step towards innovation in the retail industry by introducing the store robot “Armo,” developed by MUSE. The deployment began in June 2024 at Belc’s Wako Nishiyamato and Kita-Sakado stores in Saitama Prefecture. Key...
Aeon Topvalu, which manages the private brand sector of the Aeon Group, is evolving its private brand in fulfillment of its social responsibilities. President Tsuchiya stated, “Supporting the parenting generation is a social issue. With one in ten children...
MUJI, known for its simple and functional design, faces the risk of overlapping with other brands. However, it continues to innovate. In 2020, “MUJI Naoyetsu” opened, aiming to become the center of daily life in the Joetsu region by introducing local...
The prepared foods market in 23 hit a full recovery, reaching ¥10.9827 trillion, up 106.4% from pre-pandemic levels. According to the “2024 Edition Prepared Foods White Paper” issued by the Japan Prepared Foods Association on June 1, the prepared foods...
Ministop follows Seven-Eleven’s SIP! New grocery store-style stores with fresh food. Specialized fast food at restaurant quality and a supermarket-like product lineup.Catering to the polarized needs of value-added and price-oriented consumers, as well as the...