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Japan convenience stores post steepest customer drop since 2021

Rising prices are driving Japanese consumers away from convenience stores toward discount supermarkets, with customer numbers falling for 15 consecutive months and dropping 3.8% year over year in September. The growing household thrift raises concerns that weaker consumer spending could weigh on Japan’s broader economy as inflation remains above the Bank of Japan’s target.

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