In response to recent social changes, Coca – Cola has recategorized cans of 160ml or less and PET bottles of 350ml or less, which it had been selling for some time, to strengthen sales. The product is aimed at women and seniors who feel that the regular size is...
23th April, DONKI to open ’KIRAKIRA DONKI’ in Shibuya at the site of “Domise,” a private brand (PB) specialty store that recently closed. Domise, a PB specialty store that opened last year in Shibuya, failed to differentiate itself from the nearby...
“Sayu,” lukewarm water prepared from boiled water, is gaining popularity as a health-conscious habit, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic and remote work. Influencers and the trend of “warmth-boosting” are contributing to its rise,...
Lawson is switching to paper bags for the chopsticks provided in its stores. The initiative will start in about 5,400 stores in the Kanto and Tohoku regions from April, with plans to extend it to all Lawson stores nationwide by the fiscal year 2025. The company has...
The impact of health issues caused by supplements made from “red yeast rice” (Kojikin) manufactured by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical is spreading to various retailers. On March 28th, FamilyMart announced the removal of three products containing the ingredient...
This week 2th and 3rd April, it is announced that Aeon Hokkaido and Izumi have announced their acquisition of stores from the major supermarket chain Seiyu. These acquisitions are aimed at expanding their businesses and strengthening their competitive position in the...
