Decline in Operating Income at Seven & I due to consolidation of York Holdings and Seven Bank

BySally Bedown 2026-01-202026-01-17

Seven & i Holdings announced its 3Q2025 results for the February 2026 period, revealing an 11.2% drop in operating income at ¥8.509 trillion. Operating profit rose by 3.1%, mainly due to the Superstore Business segment that includes Ito Yokado and York Benimaru, and improvements in the domestic convenience store sector. The company also reported a significant increase in net income, driven by various strategies and changes in business operations.

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apparel | fast retailing | Retail

Uniqlo Australia jumps 35%
ByRoy Larke 2023-11-272023-11-27

Uniqlo Australia saw sales up 35% to AU$570.2 million (about ¥56 billion) in the year to August 2023, with 36 stores now open in the country. The company faced increased wages and other expenses but says it will continue to expand, opening 10 stores last year alone. [Source: Sydney Morning Herald]

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Aeon to Fully Acquire Home Centre chain Sunday for GMS and New Store Development
BySally Bedown 2026-01-212026-01-18

Aeon announced the complete acquisition of its consolidated subsidiary, the home centre Sunday through a public tender offer. With a focus on revamping business performance in the struggling Tohoku region, the move aims to merge strengths and develop a new store model combining GMS and home centre elements. Plans include expanding into more locations, unifying…

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food | prices | Retail

Egg Prices Reach Record High, Making Purchases Difficult
BySally Bedown 2026-01-192026-01-17

Egg prices continue to soar in Japan, reaching a record high with a 20% increase compared to the previous year’s levels. Rising production costs, including feed expenses, and the spread of avian influenza domestically have contributed to this trend. As a result, the affordability of eggs, once easily purchased, is now becoming a challenge for…

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Loewe opens largest Japanese flagship store in Ginza
BySally Bedown 2026-01-242026-01-18

Luxury brand Loewe recently unveiled its largest store in Japan, CASA LOEWE Ginza, which is also its second-largest worldwide. Located at the main Ginza intersection, the store features a collaboration with ceramic studio Suna Fujita, showcasing unique artworks based on various Loewe products. It offered a preview of the new Loewe x Suna Fujita collection,…

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demographics | Retail

Tokyo’s Dominance Wanes as Population Declines, 13 Wards to Shrink by 2050
BySally Bedown 2026-01-17

Tokyo, the only prefecture still with a continuously growing population, is expected to see populations begin to fall within the next 20 years. By 2050, 13 of 23 wards are projected to lose residents, affecting public transport networks and real estate prices. The city’s slowdown as a hub for business and government operations may also…

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OIC Group acquires largest mango farm in Okinawa
BySally Bedown 2026-01-232026-01-18

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…

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