Japan’s beleaguered shoppers are a worry for convenience stores and the economy

TOKYO — Kana Sekiya, 43, used to shop near a train station in Tokyo on her way back home from work. Now she drives more than 30 minutes on weekends to a discount supermarket to buy groceries in bulk — one of a growing number of consumers shifting their shopping habits as prices rise. “I’ve totally stopped going to convenience stores because of the rising cost of living,” she said. Ms. Sekiya’s…

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