Uniqlo Owner, Seven & i To Set Tone for Japan's Consumer Sector
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co. and Seven & i Holdings Co. will show how Japan's consumer sector is faring as Asia's earnings season kicks off.
Net income across corporate Japan likely declined about 13% in the quarter ended June, similar to the March period, weighed down by the automotive and other discretionary segments, Bloomberg Intelligence senior equity strategist Laurent Douillet said.
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