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Brand teams! Discover Korean culture and shopper behaviour in the convenience store! GS25 is a must-see and must-list retail destination 

Korea, Retail / By

Last week I spent 3 days in Seoul. Although I have been to Korea many times, this was my first visit since the COVID pandemic eased. Seoul was very busy and even though it was November, and hardly peak season, bustling with visitors. I have done quite a few projects in Korea over the years. …

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Japan’s CVS sales still struggle from Covid; low shopper traffic to blame

Japan, Retail, Shopper / By

Last year, the Japanese convenience store industry suffered from a slump in sales due to Corona. The pandemic drove away shoppers, particularly in city centres. 2021 interim results show the pace of recovery has been somewhat sluggish with none of the major chains able to increase sales on 2020.  Although basket size has grown due …

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