The Japan Times: Convenience stores — “konbini,” in Japanese — are a common sight nationwide. Acc…

Convenience stores — “konbini,” in Japanese — are a common sight nationwide. According to a July report from the Japan Franchise Association, the total number of convenience stores in Japan currently stands at 55,931, an increase of more than 10,000 outlets from a decade ago. Family Mart has spent much of 2021 celebrating its 40th anniversary. Yet, the anniversary comes at a crossroads for the industry as a whole. The potential for further growth in Japan appears limited, owing to a graying population and a shortage of locations in which new stores can be built. So what’s in store for the future of konbini? Click on the link in our bio to read more. 📸 Courtesy of Family Mart; 📸 Patrick St. Michel; 🎨 Oslo Davis
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