PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities in urban areas for large-scale supermarkets
Supermarkets in Japan is expected to see a slight increase in current value terms in the forecast period. Over the next five years, the growth rate for the number of stores is anticipated to remain similar to that of 2024.
Cost increases due to labour hour restrictions in the logistics industry
As of 1 April 2024, regulations limiting overtime hours for truck drivers were fully implemented, capping their annual overtime at 960 hours. This change has raised concerns about increased delivery costs, particularly for long-distance transportation of agricultural, seafood, and livestock products.
Self-checkout and cashless options to address labour shortages
Japan is currently experiencing a long-term decline in its labour pool, leading to significant labour shortages across various industries. This shortage, coupled with rising labour costs, is one of the key factors contributing to price increases for fast-moving consumer goods.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Supermarkets industry in Japan with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Supermarkets industry in Japan, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Supermarkets in Japan report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Supermarkets in Japan?
- Which are the leading retailers in Supermarkets in Japan?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- How has the impact of COVID-19 and national lockdown impacted consumer demand?
- Which formats have benefited the most from stockpiling and enforced home seclusion?
- How will the wider economic impact of COVID-19 shape the retail landscape in the future?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Supermarkets in Japan - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
The number of stores and retail sales show growth in supermarkets in 2024
Ongoing competition for customers with drugstores
Expansion of online and delivery services proves effective
Opportunities in urban areas for large-scale supermarkets
Cost increases due to labour hour restrictions in the logistics industry
Self-checkout and cashless options to address labour shortages
Retail in Japan - Industry Overview
Retail in 2024: The big picture
Changes in the competitive environment in retail
Japan’s retail industry embraces digital solutions to combat labour shortages
What next for retail?
Informal retail
Opening hours for physical retail
Seasonality
Hatsu Uri (“First Sales”) at New Year
Valentine’s Day
White Day
Mother’s Day
Father’s Day
Summer Bargains
Halloween
Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Christmas and Year-end Bargains
DISCLAIMER
Supermarkets
Supermarkets are chained or independent retail outlets with a selling space of between 400 and 2,500 square metres and with a primary focus on selling food/beverages/tobacco and other groceries. Supermarkets may also sell a selection of non-groceries, but the product mix is skewed towards grocery items. Example brands include Casino, Kroger, and Tesco. Exception: In some markets, primarily the US, Australia and Hong Kong, there are grocery retailer brands that operate outlets with a selling space of over 2,500 square metres, but offer only a very limited range of non-grocery merchandise or none at all. These brands are included in Supermarkets.
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