Japanese Retail and Covid: The Impact Now and Over the Next Five Years with Michael Causton

In this episode, recorded on 15 December 2021, we welcome back Insight Provider Michael Causton, who covers changes in Japanese consumer spending during Covid, longer-term issues in the country's consumer market, and how both are impacting, and will impact retail and brands in the next five years. Follow Michael's work: https://skr.ma/s4JYXRwLT8RQAmn67 Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/CiVR8nYq53m6uuPB9 Michael Causton is co-founder and partner at Japan Consuming. JapanConsuming is a specialist research firm producing intelligence on Japanese retail and consumer markets. Founded in 2000, it has become the leading provider of insights on Japanese retailers and consumer trends to retailers, brands, government agencies and investors.  Michael set up and ran a consumer distribution business in Tokyo for 10 years and developed this into a business responsible for annual imports to Japan of several billion Yen, at the same time building up an inside knowledge of how Japanese distribution works and developing a network of contacts across the industry. Seeing the lack of quality market intelligence on Japanese markets, he co-founded JapanConsuming in 2000. He divides his time between Japan and Europe/US consulting for companies, governments and investors, including providing talks, seminars, and webinars as well as writing reports and books. This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.