With about 250,000 attendees expected over the next three days, JAPANSHOP/Retailtech kicked off today in Tokyo. Though we've only scratched the surface, exploring the franchise portion of the show, we'll be bringing in depth coverage both of the design/architectural side and a comprehensive look at the retail technology on display.
The audience at the show seems largely Japanese and Chinese, with only a handful of US and European attendees. Stay tuned tomorrow for the start of a series of postings:
- What the franchise opportunities on display are revealing about changes in Japanese economy, shopping, and retailing
- New architectural materials and the integration of technology and design
- Mobile retail: how QR-codes and near-field are changing the shopping experience
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