The Russian-labeled candy bars are a reminder of how difficult it is to completely disconnect a major economy from the global flow of goods.
Tag: Convenience Stores
Despite Global Crises, Gas Prices Slide as U.S. Election Nears
Fuel prices, which had soared after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have dropped to their lowest level since February.
A Japanese Candy Tasted Like Nothing. Why Do People Miss It?
Flavorless (?) Candy, a convenience store product in Japan, spurred debate over what the “taste of nothingness” tastes like, if anything.
A Grudge Match in Japan: One Corner, Two 7-Elevens
Inside the war between a very powerful company and a very stubborn franchisee, complete with threats, spies and videotape.
It Took a Pandemic, but 7-Eleven in Japan Is Letting Stores Take a Break
The chain, so omnipresent it is considered part of the national infrastructure, has begun making exceptions to a store hours policy that it has long enforced.
A 7-Eleven in Japan Might Close for a Day. Yes, That’s a Big Deal.
In a dispute captivating a country of workaholics, Mitoshi Matsumoto says the company is threatening to rescind his franchise after he complained about draconian work hours.