Aeon‘s TopValu brand has found new success amid inflation concerns. Sales for the range are expected to reach about 1.2 trillion JPY in FY2025, up 11% year-on-year, with the cheapest sub-range, the “Best Price” line, leading growth as households trade down. Although many households are loyal to established brands, shoppers at Aeon are increasingly trading…
Trial Holdings and Seiyu are further pushing private-label groceries as a strategic weapon rather than mere margin enhancers. The company’s nationwide “PB Festival”, running from 16 February to 1 March, bundled Trial prices, expanded shelf space and in‑store tastings for around 30 products from Seiyu’s Minasama no Osumitsuki range, including retort curries, cup noodles and…
OIC Group has announced the takeover of mango production operations at San Hills Okinawa, the largest mango farm in northern Okinawa. This is the latest OIC acquisition, following its stated aim to have 100 subsidiaries within a few years. In addition to supplying mangos for OIC’s supermarkets and hospitality businesses, the move aligns with efforts…
Aeon will open the first of its Picard franchise frozen food stores in Aoyama in late November. Picard is famous for its wide selection of frozen foods, particularly sea food and desserts, and has 1,000 stores across France, Italy and Belgium. In addition to stand alone stores, Aeon will open Picard corners in its own…
