Japanese retail distribution has historically been much more fragmented, and much less efficient, than the system that exists in either the United States or Western Europe.

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Japanese retail distribution has traditionally been characterized by a large number of small retailers, which has led to fragmentation and inefficiencies in the supply chain. In recent years, there have been efforts to consolidate the industry and improve logistics, but the system still lags behind Western standards.

Japanese Retail Distribution Has Historically Been Much More Fragmented, and Much