Japanese retail group Aeon makes takeover bid for discount shop Can Do

Japanese retail group Aeon makes takeover bid for discount shop Can Do

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14 October, 2021

Japanese retail group Aeon Co announced on Thursday a takeover bid for Can Do Co, a popular chain offering household goods for 100 yen.

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