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Japan Viewpoint: Shifting domestic consumption patterns to boost demand for high street stores
May 18, 2026 5 Minute Read
As domestic consumption patterns in Japan evolve amid persistent inflation, high street stores are gaining strategic importance as essential hubs for value-adde...
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