Japanese supermarket chain Lopia raided by JFTC for alleged exploitative abuse
By Sachiko Sakamaki ( June 17, 2025, 02:49 GMT | Insight) -- Japanese supermarket chain Lopia was raided yesterday by the antitrust agency for alleged antitrust violations stemming from exploitative practices. The chain, which has rapidly expanded its number of stores in recent years, is suspected of asking its suppliers to send staff to work at store openings without pay.Japanese supermarket chain Lopia was raided yesterday by the antitrust agency for alleged antitrust violations stemming from exploitative practices. The chain, which has rapidly expanded its number of stores in recent years, is suspected of asking its suppliers to send staff to work at store openings without pay....
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