by carterjmrn | Jun 26, 2014 | Carter Group Viewpoints
After years of reporting on a Japanese consumer in retreat, we believe we are starting to see a sea change. Even in recent weeks, the tone of our conversations with people around us has become much more positive. The cautiously optimistic are turning into the simply...
by carterjmrn | Nov 24, 2012 | Carter Group Viewpoints
There’s no polite way of saying it. It seems to me lately that Japan is turning into a nation of cheapskates. But, truth be told, Japanese have always adopted a defensive stance when it comes to spending money. This is one of the reasons why it is so important to...
