JapanABC-Mart, a major Japanese shoe retail chain with over 1,500 stores globally, including nearly 400 outside Japan, is expanding its international presence. The company's new president, Kiichiro Hattori, has set a goal to increase overseas sales to make up half of the company's total revenue, currently just below a third. This strategic shift focuses on growth in Southeast Asia, where the company is aiming to strengthen its market position through increased investment and store expansion.
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