Black Friday Sales Heating in Japan as Consumers Hunt Bargains

Black Friday Sales Heating in Japan as Consumers Hunt Bargains
Tokyo, Nov. 25 (Jiji Press)--U.S.-originated Black Friday sales campaigns are heating up in Japan, with retailers offering discounts ahead of the main event on Friday. Supermarkets and other retailers are waging the campaigns in hopes of attracting consumers, who have turned thrifty amid persistent inflation. Supermarket operator Ito-Yokado Co. is offering fresh foods and other items at 9...