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Japan’s beleaguered shoppers are a worry for convenience stores and the economy

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“Japan’s beleaguered shoppers are a worry for convenience stores and the economy”

Underlying inflation rose in September at the fastest annual pace in three years, according to Bank of Japan data, exceeding its 2% target.

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