Depopulation in Japan often seems like old news, but the rate of acceleration and its effects are only now beginning to be fully understood. Already medium sized cities in the outer regions, especially in the north, are being hit by population decline so rapid that there’s no longer enough money to sustain even some basic […]
Retail sales surge in March
70% of young expect to stay single
Consumption continues to flounder as Spring wage rises disappoint
Weddings: fewer, but more fun and opportunity
Household savings rate turns negative, poverty rates rising
The Missus market: population growth driving fashion opportunity
Targeting the over 50s
New distribution industry perks: Later retirement and the chance to work full-time