JAPAN’S STRUGGLING WALMART BUSINESS SHIFTS TO ONLINE GROCERY DELIVERY SYSTEM

Highlights:

• Japanese people are quite reluctant to pick food online with regards to its freshness
• The recent success of the partnership between Seiyu and Rakuten Inc has provided a path for Walmart

Japan’s local e-commerce brand Rakuten Inc., partnered with the U.S supermarket store line Seiyu last year. The collaboration resulted in 30 per cent growth in sales till October ....