Could high overhead costs kill Japan Home, Daiso amid rise of e-commerce? Analysts weigh in

Rising labour and rental costs alongside growing competition from e-commerce platforms are causing significant financial stress on physical dollar stores like Japan Home and Daiso in Singapore, prompting closures and operational shifts. Analysts suggest improved manpower management and data analytics might help physical stores stay competitive despite thin margins.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of E-commerce.