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Japanese firms struggle to raise prices amid consumer aversion to inflation

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Japanese companies like UNIQLO and Saizeriya are facing consumer backlash when attempting to raise prices, despite rising costs. Decades of deflation have created a consumer base highly resistant to price increases, making it difficult for firms to pass on higher expenses. This sensitivity was evident in UNIQLO's quick reversal on sock prices and Saizeriya's apologetic approach to a small increase in their Milanese Doria dish. AI

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Japanese firms struggle to raise prices amid consumer aversion to inflation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Why raising prices in Japan amid ‘insanely high’ inflation backfires on firms

    When Japan’s “symbol of affordability” Uniqlo decided to increase the price of its basic socks last month, it sparked a backlash before the clothing titan made an immediate U-turn. That came after Italian-style family restaurant chain Saizeriya issued an almost grovelling apology…

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