The Transformation of Japan’s Retail Industry: The Impact of Trial’s Acquisition of Seiyu 1. Background and Purpose of the Acquisition On March 5, 2025, Trial Holdings (hereafter referred to as Trial), a major discount retailer, announced its acquisition of Seiyu, one...
Asahi Breweries (Tokyo) announced on the 21st that it will release a new product, “Asahi The Vitalist,” on April 15th. This is the first new brand of standard-priced beer in seven years, and is characterized by a refreshing bitterness and clean aftertaste....
Dubai Chocolate: A Global Sensation Now Available in Japan! Dubai Chocolate, which started as a small side hustle during the COVID-19 pandemic, has grown into a worldwide trend thanks to its popularity on social media. In December 2023, a viral TikTok video posted by...
FamilyMart Co., Ltd. (Headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Kensuke Hosomi) will launch a new series of sweets under “Famimaru Sweets,” supervised by PIERRE HERMÉ Anthology, at approximately 16,200 FamilyMart stores nationwide starting Tuesday,...
Ancient Maya-Inspired Chocolate: Tunmel – The Fusion of Tradition and Modern Craftsmanship. Ezaki Glico has introduced a new chocolate brand, “Tunmel”, crafted with only cacao nibs and minimal sugar to deliver a simple yet premium chocolate experience....
Lotte’s Premium Ghana: Chocolate Shop Quality Aimed at Self-Reward Indulgence Lotte has collaborated with Pierre Hermé to release three products under its “Premium Ghana” brand: “Truffle <Ispahan>”, “Fruit Chocolate...
