Matsumotokiyoshi sits at the head of the drugstore sector, the biggest chain in Tokyo and one of the most aggressive retail banners of any format. It has struggled to expand into the regions, but Matsukiyo is setting aside more cash for acquisitions. Matsumotokiyoshi (Matsukiyo) has led the consolidation of the drugstore sector over the past […]
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