Insight ReportBetter Convenience Through Automation: Five Japanese Convenience Store Chains Sign Up to Automate All Stores by 2025 Coresight Research March 13, 2019 Executive SummaryThe Japanese government has launched an initiative to automate convenience stores nationwide by 2025, in co-operation with five convenience store chains. The government launched the project to tackle the country’s labor shortage and enhance convenience stores’ operational efficiency. Under the plan, the five convenience store chains will automate 50,000 stores by 2025 using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. There has been wide adoption of RFID technology globally, as it helps better manage inventory control and customer service delivery. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Financial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025Analyst Corner: Understanding US Consumer Economy Resilience Amid Macroeconomic Challenges, with Manik BhatiaInnovator Profile: Novel—Driving Conversion and Boosting Loyalty with Branded Wallet Passes
