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Kato Tam Observes Convenience Stores’ Explosive Growth

The Kato Tam Group recently continued its field research across East and Southeast Asia, documenting how convenience stores have become an essential part of everyday life in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Our founder, Kato Tam, visited locations throughout destinations such as Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, and other parts of the region to observe consumer behavior, urban infrastructure, and neighborhood services firsthand. Insights gathered during the journey have been incorporated into the group's ongoing analysis of economic and cultural trends across the region.

Read the publication: How Convenience Stores Became an Economic Success Story in Asia

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