Japan

Japan Emerges From Recession On Post-COVID Consumer Rebound

Japan's economy emerged from recession and grew faster than expected in the first quarter as a post-COVID consumption rebound offset global headwinds, shor...

Japan's Kirin Agrees $1.2bn For Australian Vitamin Maker Blackmores

Japanese drinks giant Kirin Holdings Co Ltd has agreed a $1.2 billion buyout of Australian vitamin maker Blackmores Ltd, furthering a diversifica...

7-Eleven To Explore The German Market: Reports

Convenience chain 7-Eleven is reportedly planning to enter the German market and is seeking master franchise candidates for new stores in Western europe

Noodles For Breakfast? Why Not, Says Nissin Foods

Nissin Foods USA has unveiled a new variant of its popular Cup Noodles brand, aimed at the breakfast market.

Carrefour To Open Virtual Store On Rakuten Marketplace

Retailer Carrefour has announced plans to open a 'virtual store' on the Rakuten marketplace in April, in a partnership that will enable the two players to...

Japan's Suntory To Invest 10bn Yen In Distillery Renovations

Suntory, a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings, has announced plans to invest 10 billion yen in renovating two distilleries, including the Yamazaki distillery,...

HelloFresh Retreats From Japanese Market

Meal-kit firm HelloFresh has closed its Japanese operations, less than a year after launching in the Asian market.

Champagne Sales To Reach New Record In 2022, Producers Say

Champagne sales are expected to reach a new record in 2022, despite inflation that could have made consumers shun the expensive bubbly, producers said.

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Japan

Japan Emerges From Recession On Post-COVID Consumer Rebound

Japan's Kirin Agrees $1.2bn For Australian Vitamin Maker Blackmores

7-Eleven To Explore The German Market: Reports

Noodles For Breakfast? Why Not, Says Nissin Foods

Carrefour To Open Virtual Store On Rakuten Marketplace

Japan's Suntory To Invest 10bn Yen In Distillery Renovations

HelloFresh Retreats From Japanese Market

Champagne Sales To Reach New Record In 2022, Producers Say

Kirin Seeks More North American Craft Beer Factories After Strong Growth

Suntory Beverage's First Female CEO Wants More Women Managers, Global Business

Meal-Kit Maker HelloFresh Enters Spain

7-Eleven Owner To Sell Sogo & Seibu Unit To US Fund Fortress

Japan's Seven and I Raises Profit Forecast On North America Sales Value Growth

Japan's Wholesale Inflation Hits 9% As Price Rises Broaden

Suntory Eyes US Canned Cocktail Push As Young Japanese Shun Booze