Report by JapanConsuming

JC’s monthly report offers subscribers an easy, fast way to keep up with key trends, deals, marketing ideas, competitor strategies, and all the latest store and consumer data. Top stories from this month's edition include: 1) Seven & I sells Oshman’s to ABC Mart - clear sign that it is beginning to tackle its legacy operations. 2) Aeon Mall looks to experiences to get people into its properties. 3) Workman to open in Ginza; paves way for next big expansion. 4) Omnichannel accelerates in fashion: 40% of eCommerce sales from staff blogging. 5) Subscription retailing goes mainstream.