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Ting Hsin's Wei Ying-chiao buys over 17% stake in Taipei 101 from Itochu - Focus Taiwan
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Convenience store operators FamilyMart and Lawson enjoyed record operating profits for March-August, according to their latest earnings reports.
👉 FamilyMart and Lawson post record first-half operating profits
CBR Oct 11
Sailor Moon Reunites All 10 Guardians for New Naoko Takeuchi Collection: Sailor Moon unveils five exclusive clear files featuring Naoko Takeuchi's original manga ...
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FamilyMart’s sock became a prized souvenir. Now there are 47.: Modeled after each region’s official flower, the commemorative socks expand on the convenience ...
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Notebookcheck Oct 05
¥1,998 Citizen-co-developed FamilyMart watch gets second release after near sell-out in 10 days
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The Japan Times Oct 05
FamilyMart's blue, green and white socks have become an unofficial fashion statement. Now, the convenience store chain has a new footwear line — but ... Show more
FamilyMart’s sock became a prized souvenir. Now there are 47.
FamilyMart’s sock became a prized souvenir. Now there are 47.
FamilyMart has more than 16,000 stores in Japan and plenty of shifts to fill. Its latest recruitment strategy: give Lady Gaga a spot behind the counter and let ... Show more
FamilyMart enlists Lady Gaga to bolster recruitment
FamilyMart enlists Lady Gaga to bolster recruitment
Euronews Next : 🥮🤖 Everyone's talking about how AI is going to takeover the world — but at least Japanese convenience stores are using it for sweeter purposes.. ... Show more
Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart is using Lady Gaga to help recruit workers while many of its stores are short-staffed ... Show more
The Japan Times Sep 29
FamilyMart enlists Lady Gaga to bolster recruitment: FamilyMart boasts a network of more than 16,000 stores across Japan, and roughly 30% of them are ...
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Paid articlePaywall Itochu, Aioi to develop robotaxi insurance aimed at US operators: TOKYO -- Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance and Japanese trading house Itochu will jointly develop ...
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Mop this way: Lady Gaga clocks in at FamilyMart to lure Japan’s part-timers: Lady Gaga stars in FamilyMart’s campaign to attract diverse part-time workers by ...
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Manila Bulletin Entertainment : Mother Monster takes over Family Mart!
After opening its Nigo-designed flagship store in Tokyo this July, FamilyMart is making headlines by featuring ... Show more
FamilyMart Taiwan holds 1st talent awards for foreign employees | Taiwan News | Sep. 24, 2026 15:44
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Health token program partners with 7-Eleven, PX Mart, World Gym: The “health token” program rolling out next month has partnered with major convenience stores ...
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Japanese convenience store chains to launch AI-developed sweets - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Sweets developed with ideas generated by artificial intelligence ...
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Viral Snack Foods Are Turning Japan’s Konbini Into Must-Plan Tourist Attractions: See how viral snack foods on TikTok are turning 7-Eleven, FamilyMart and other ...
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Paid articlePaywall FamilyMart hopes to quickly tap into trends with AI-developed sweets: TOKYO -- Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart will launch a dessert conceived by ...
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Paid articlePaywall FamilyMart's first Hanoi location kicks off new Vietnam push: TOKYO -- Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart kicked off a new campaign to expand its ...
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The Japan Times Aug 27
FamilyMart to expand worker dress code, from hair color to hijabs: The shift to more flexible rules comes as the convenience store chain tries to attract more ...
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Paid articlePaywall Itochu buys out New York-based smartphone reseller, eyeing US market: TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu has turned majority-owned unit We Sell Cellular ...
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Paid articlePaywall Japan's Itochu chairman 'welcomes' more capital from Berkshire: TOKYO -- Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel met this week with the heads of five Japanese trading ...
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FamilyMart Co. has announced that it will lower prices on four of its onigiri rice balls by ¥11 each this month, joining several other convenience store ... Show more
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The Japan Times Aug 31
Itochu set to take Dentsu Soken private in $1.3 billion deal: Itochu will acquire almost 75 million Dentsu Soken shares at ¥2,880 each, valuing the deal at ...
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Paid articlePaywall Mitsui sees role as steward of scarce resources: CEO: TOKYO -- Mitsui & Co. believes its value as a sprawling trading company lies in the ability to manage ...
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nippon.com Aug 25
Foreign Executives Prominent in Japan’s Top Earners List: Non-Japanese executives claimed half of the top 10 pay packages among top managers at Japanese-listed ...
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Paid articlePaywall Japan's diversified trading houses 'suited' for uncertain times: Itochu chief: TOKYO -- Berkshire Hathaway's investments in Japan's trading houses ...
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Paid articlePaywall Japan's Itochu to take $1.5bn stake in Dentsu Group system developer unit: TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu will spend about 250 billion yen ($1 ...
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Systex, Itochu team up to support Taiwan chipmakers in Japan | Taiwan News | Aug. 25, 2026 11:35
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Itochu, Taiwan IT firm support Taiwanese chip expansion into southern Japan: TOKYO -- An Itochu unit and Taiwan's top IT services provider are partnering to ...
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$35 LeSportsac, $15 J.Crew Tees, and 59 More Great Deals: Our deals writer founds some fantastic sales to shop this weekend, from end-of-summer fashion to ...
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K-One’s cloud windfall tests next growth phase: ACE Market-listed K-One Technology Bhd's decision to sell its cloud computing business to Tokyo-listed Itochu ...
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Six NT$10 million Taiwan receipt lottery Special Prizes still unclaimed | Taiwan News | Jul. 24, 2026 18:50
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Itochu to invest $1.9bn in Tokyo Century's aircraft leasing unit: TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu plans to invest about 300 billion yen ($1 ...
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FamilyMart looks to stand out with new concept storesFamilyMart looks to stand out with new concept stores | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Taiwan convenience store operators report record revenue on expanding networks | Taiwan News | Jul. 14, 2026 15:31
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Nigo Opens Futuristic Convenient Store Famima Park Azabudai in Tokyo: As FamilyMart's creative director, Nigo reimagined the brand mascot and designed a ...
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Japan's Itochu and Daikin to recover aluminum from air conditioners: TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu and air-conditioner manufacturer Daikin Industries ...
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Japanese convenience store coffees are now bigger than ever, thanks to the new 'Deka Drink' trend
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Chunghwa Post and FamilyMart launch parcel delivery service in Taiwan | Taiwan News | Jul. 2, 2026 17:56
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Convenience store chain FamilyMart has made newly installed ATMs developed by Seven Bank available for use by store visitors.
👉 Seven Bank-developed ATMs made available at FamilyMart stores
FamilyMart Malaysia apologises, suspends worker filmed throwing hot soup at Grab rider
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Taiwan FamilyMart customer spends NT$21 on milk tea, wins NT$10 million Special Prize | Taiwan News | Jun. 3, 2026 13:30
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NT$21 milk tea wins NT$10 million in Taiwan invoice lottery - Focus Taiwan: A NT$21 oolong milk tea purchase at a FamilyMart in Daya District, Taichung ...
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FamilyMart stores start collecting used clothing, goods to reduce waste: Select FamilyMart convenience stores in Tokyo have installed boxes to collect used ...
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Itochu is taking a 40% stake in San Francisco-based character licensing startup Octas, the latest move by a Japanese trading house seeking to capitalize on ... Show more
Itochu invests in San Francisco venture to chase anime merchandise demand
Itochu invests in San Francisco venture to chase anime merchandise demand
Taiwan convenience stores turn to AI to cut costs and labor | Taiwan News | May. 4, 2026 11:13
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Japan's Itochu to invest $9.5bn, eyes retaking trading house 'triple crown': TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu plans to invest 1.5 trillion yen ($9 ...
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Itochu eyes IP leap with social media character Opanchu Usagi: TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu is promoting the popular Opanchu Usagi character ...
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Japan's FamilyMart convenience stores eye delivery cuts as oil shock hits home: TOKYO -- Japanese retailers are trying to rein in rising energy costs ...
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Japan companies remain on edge after U.S.-Iran cease-fireJapan companies remain on edge after U.S.-Iran cease-fire | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Taiwan FamilyMart customer spends NT$39 on tea to win NT$10 million Special Prize | Taiwan News | Mar. 26, 2026 13:14
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Hitachi Construction Machinery seeks US reset with new partner Itochu: TOKYO -- Japan's Hitachi Construction Machinery is taking another crack at the huge U ...
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Taiwan, Philippines 7-Eleven chains join Earth Hour lights-off event - Focus Taiwan
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FamilyMart tests translation system for customers from abroad: TOKYO -- FamilyMart, a big Japanese convenience store chain, has begun testing automatic ...
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NT$39 FamilyMart receipt wins invoice lottery's NT$10 million prize - Focus Taiwan
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Itochu enters e-waste management with view to rare earths recycling: TOKYO -- Japanese trading company Itochu will enter the electronic waste management business ...
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Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?: For all the high praise showered upon Japanese convenience store sandwiches by ...
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FamilyMart ups its food game with special burger from beef bowl chain Matsuya: In Japan, the difference between the syllables gu and ga are incredibly important ...
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FamilyMart to expand stores with prize-winning games to 5,000 in Japan - The Mainichi
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Japan's Itochu takes stake in used-book seller Bookoff: TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu announced Wednesday a capital and business alliance with Bookoff ...
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Itochu invests in Taiwan systems integrator, eyeing chipmaking sector: TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu plans to enter the systems development business ...
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Seven & I Holdings, Lawson and FamilyMart posted growth in their group operating profits for the March-November 2025 period.
👉 Three convenience store operators log March-November profit growth
We certainly do not see them as cheap labor, but want them to learn in Japan through work, including their studies.
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Former Itochu chairman, China diplomat Uichiro Niwa dies at 86Former Itochu chairman, China diplomat Uichiro Niwa dies at 86 | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Japan's Itochu sees continued honeymoon with Buffett's successor: TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu is intent on keeping Berkshire Hathaway happy under ...
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‘They were my heroes’: Rescue dogs saved after being trapped in car boot for four hours
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Japanese companies still have chance in China: Itochu CEO: TOKYO -- Even with bilateral tensions running high, there "are still opportunities" for ...
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TRplus teams up with FamilyMart Taiwan for e-commerce expansion | Taiwan News | Jan. 7, 2026 12:08
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Itochu subsidiary aims to export frozen Japanese fruits to US, rest of Asia: TOKYO -- Japanese wholesale food distributor Itochu-Shokuhin aims to increase ...
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Itochu to support sales of anime overlooked abroad with Taiwan deal: TOKYO -- Trading house Itochu plans to boost overseas sales of merchandise based on ...
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Itochu taps Taiwan e-commerce in overseas push | Taiwan News | Dec. 25, 2025 14:53
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FamilyMart adding crane games to thousands of branches: 7-Eleven Japan has been grabbing a lot of attention recently, what with their matcha dessert burritos and ...
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FamilyMart Taiwan teams up with companies to reuse coffee grounds | Taiwan News | Dec. 16, 2025 10:56
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Japan trading house Itochu to buy into US solar power project: Company increasing investments in renewable energy as AI spurs power demand
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FamilyMart Taiwan posts record NT$9.44 billion November revenue | Taiwan News | Dec. 10, 2025 11:13
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FamilyMart Taiwan introduces smart tea machines to boost drink sales | Taiwan News | Nov. 27, 2025 12:53
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