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#shutter

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General

Aug 12, 20201 min read

Japan’s World Co closing 358 stores by March

Japanese apparel firm World Co is shuttering 358 outlets nationwide by March next year. The move is in response to the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak and will involve jettisoning five clothing brands owned by the parents firm – including unprofitable brands…

Automotive

Mar 8, 20161 min read

Ford to Shutter Operations in Japan, Indonesia

After pursuing “every possible option,” global auto giant Ford Motor Co. has said decided to close down all operations in Japan and Indonesia by the end of this year. “It has become clear that there is no path to sustained profitability, nor will there be an…