Minjun ParkGeneral
Foreign Staff Exceed 110,000 Across Japan Top Three Convenience Chains
Seven & i, Lawson and FamilyMart now rely on overseas staff to fill nearly 14 percent of their part-time retail roster as domestic labor shortages bite.
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Minjun ParkGeneral
Japan Convenience Stores Boost Apparel as Footfall Drops for 14 Months
FamilyMart is aiming for ¥30 billion in clothing revenue in fiscal 2026 as Seven-Eleven Japan and Lawson expand fashion partnerships.
Sarah ChenFood
Japan Convenience Store Chains Cut Onigiri Base Prices
Lawson, 7-Eleven and FamilyMart are trimming permanent rice ball prices across Japanese store networks as wholesale grain costs retreat.
Minjun ParkGeneral
FamilyMart Rolls Out T-Shirt Uniforms and Relaxes Hair Color Rules in Japan
The Japanese convenience store chain updated its frontline grooming policies to broaden its recruitment pool amid persistent labor shortages.
Wei ZhangFood
No-Frills Noodles See Surge in Japan as Consumers Seek Value Amid Rising Prices
Japanese retailers like Lawson and Aeon are expanding their range of no-frills noodle products, including topping-free frozen and fried noodles, as consumers tighten their belts in response to persistent food inflation across the country.
Rajiv MenonGeneral
Lawson Japan Joins Forces to Support Free School Lunch Initiative in the Philippines
In an innovative move to deepen its engagement with local communities, Japanese convenience store chain Lawson has formed a partnership with a free school lunch program in the Philippines. This initiative not only aims to boost brand visibility but also…
Minjun ParkGeneral
Lawson Launches Exciting Car Camping Initiative in Store Parking Lots Across Japan
In a bold move to enhance its service offerings, Lawson, a leading player in Japan’s convenience store sector, is set to launch a car camping business that will leverage its extensive network of parking lots across the nation. This innovative venture, aims to…
Wei ZhangGeneral
Lawson Sets Ambitious Growth Plans for China and Southeast Asia Expansion
Lawson, the prominent Japanese convenience store chain, is gearing up for an ambitious expansion, unveiling plans to launch over 5,000 new stores across China in the next six years. This initiative marks an impressive 80% growth as Lawson intensifies its…
Wei ZhangGeneral
Lawson reveals ambitious Southeast Asian expansion plan
Japanese convenience store chain Lawson plans to raise its store count in overseas markets and accelerate growth in Southeast Asia over the coming years. The chain is targeting 14,000 overseas stores over the next six years. Its international network…
Sarah ChenGeneral
Lawson to sell Muji grocery products in 14,000 stores
Lawson will begin offering Muji brand products at its 14,000 stores across Japan, as the Japanese convenience store chain aims to boost customer traffic with the popular ‘no-brand brand’ lifestyle goods. Lawson plans to replace 3,500 items with those of Muji,…
Sarah ChenFood
Lawson unveils portable convenience stores in China
Japanese convenience-store chain Lawson is launching a series of prefabricated stores in China. The brand will launch the service from this week, with the first outlet opening in Nanjing. Using the prefab structures will reduce construction costs by 40…
Minjun ParkGeneral
Lawson Japan to stock Muji products
Japanese convenience-store business Lawson will cooperate with local home-goods network Muji in a sales and brand development partnership, according to a Nikkei Asia report. The deal will see Muji products stocked in Lawson Japan outlets as well as the…
Rajiv MenonGeneral
Lawson plans massive store rollout in Philippines
Lawson Philippines plans to grow its network from just 50 stores to about 500 within five years. The planned expansion leans on a new agreement between the firm and local partner Ayala Corp. Lawson had previously partnered with another local firm, Puregold…
Minjun ParkGeneral
Lawson Thailand plans Further Network expansion
Saha Group is opening a new wave of Lawson Thailand convenience stores in subway stations and airports. The firm is establishing a joint venture with its partner Japanese chain in collaboration with Thai advertising business VGI Global Media, which…
Maria SantosGeneral
Japanese convenience store ready to fight new challenge
Healthcare is becoming a staple category for Japanese convenience store chains as they seek to counter the encroachment of pharmacies on their traditional product ranges. According reports, while Japanese drugstores are increasingly offering snacks and quick…
Sarah ChenGeneral
FamilyMart Philippines chain up for auction
FamilyMart Philippines convenience-store chain, partly owned by the Ayala and Tantoco groups, is up for auction. With about 70 stores, the Japanese chain has been offered to prospective investors in the past few months. Ayala Land and the Rustan’s group, via…
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