1. Japanese retail giant Aeon introduces hand-held devices in its supermarkets to speed up restocking and assist unfamiliar staff with store layouts.
2. The company plans to roll out this technology to all outlets across Japan next fiscal year, aiming for maximum efficiency with limited resources.
3. Starting from October 1st, 2025, Japan's minimum wage has increased, affecting Aeon's 400,000 part-time workers nationwide. The efficiency gains from technology are expected to help accommodate further wage increases.
2. The company plans to roll out this technology to all outlets across Japan next fiscal year, aiming for maximum efficiency with limited resources.
3. Starting from October 1st, 2025, Japan's minimum wage has increased, affecting Aeon's 400,000 part-time workers nationwide. The efficiency gains from technology are expected to help accommodate further wage increases.
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Japanese retail giant Aeon implements hand-held devices in supermarkets for efficient restocking and layout navigation assistance. Rollout planned nationwide by fiscal year 2026 to maximize efficiency with limited resources. Starting October 1, 2025, Japan's minimum wage increase affects Aeon's
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251001_B2/#summary
Date: Oct. 1, 2025
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Created: 2025/10/01 19:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 01:35
Last Read: 2025/10/01 20:28