Retail Tissue in Japan - New Market Research Report
The key trend in retail tissue in 2012 remained price erosion. Falling unit prices of tissues have been the biggest concern for manufacturers in Japan. The average current unit price of tissues dropped by 21% between 2008 and 2012. Manufacturers continued to face rising raw material and production costs and they were forced to absorb them due to their lower negotiation power with retailers. The leading retail chains such as AEON and Matsumotokiyoshi did not pass the increased costs on...
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