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Wed, July 24, 2019 | 07:50

Shoppers unhappy about TMON's restriction on use of reward points

TMON's newly adopted policy to restrict customers' use of their reward points has been causing confusion and frustration among some customers.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2019-07-23 16:56

Red ginseng for students

Students and a model display Cheong Kwan Jang's student tonic “I-pass Brain,” at Korea House in Seoul, Monday. The ginseng company said the product helps boost the immune system and improves memory. Yonhap

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2019-07-22 22:04

Consumers unimpressed by Uniqlo's 2nd apology

Many consumers are still angry over a Uniqlo executive's remark that an ongoing boycott of the brand here “would not last for long,” even after the apparel brand Monday issued its second apology.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2019-07-22 17:27

S. Korea braces for possible Japanese capital flight

Shinsegae Food faces declining frozen pizza market

Shinsegae Food, which just completed the construction of its frozen pizza production facility south of Seoul, faces a rocky road ahead as consumers are eating premade products less.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2019-07-22 17:02

BAT Korea names new CEO

British American Tobacco Korea has named Kim Eui-soung as its new CEO, replacing Matthieu Juery who has been leading the brand here for the last two years, the company said Monday.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2019-07-22 16:00

Sales of Japanese beer, noodles, snacks plunge amid trade dispute

Consumers are turning away from Japanese products like beer, instant noodles and snacks, in the wake of a trade dispute over Tokyo's recent decision to curb exports of high-tech materials to Seoul. With sales of these products falling dramatically at discount chains, many say this is an indication that the “Boycott Japan” movement is hurting business. Supermarket chain E-mart...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2019-07-21 16:49

Korean victims of forced labor file for sale of seized Mitsubishi assets

Models display a variety of goods for pets at Starfield Hanam in Gyeonggi Province, Sunday. E-mart said it will join hands with pet supplies brand Furby to operate a pop-up store until July 28. / Yonhap

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2019-07-21 16:44

Lotte bears brunt of Japan trade conflict

A fast-growing consumer boycott on Japanese products is dealing a heavy blow to Lotte Group, as key targets of the consumer-based movements are affiliated with the conglomerate's retail units, industry officials said Friday.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2019-07-19 16:35

'Boycott Japan' becomes more intense, sophisticated

Korean citizens' boycott of Japanese products has become more intense, widespread and sophisticated in response to Tokyo's recent decision to curb exports of high-tech materials to Seoul. Online communities have started a vast boycott of major Japanese brands, ranging from electronics to household goods and snacks. An increasing number of merchants have also joined the “Boyco...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2019-07-18 17:06

GS head calls for thorough risk handling amid Japan's export curbs

GS Group Chairman Huh Chang-soo called on executives of the group's affiliates to thoroughly identify and handle business risks in preparation for possibly prolonged export regulations imposed by Japan, Wednesday.

Jun Ji-hye | 2019-07-17 17:25

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