Japanese firm acts to stop 7-Eleven store staff scalping anime, game merchandise
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Japan's largest convenience store operator warned its 7-Eleven franchisees nationwide about possible unauthorized resale of anime and game merchandise. Multiple sources reported that some owners and employees have been caught setting aside products before release or buying in bulk for resale on secondary markets. The practice is viewed as a breach of consumer trust and may lead to further scrutiny of the franchise system.
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Japan's largest convenience store operator issued a warning to its 7-Eleven franchisees nationwide.
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The warning concerns unauthorized resale of anime and game merchandise that may be rampant.
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Loaded language removedJapan’s largest convenience store operator has issued a warning to its 7-Eleven franchisees nationwide that unauthorised resale of merchandise featuring popular anime and game characters may be common, multiple sources close to the matter said on Thursday. Some owners and employees have been caught setting aside merchandise before its release or buying up large quantities to sell on resale sites.
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The warning concerns unauthorized resale of anime and game merchandise that may be rampant.
South China Morning PostSuch activity is seen as a betrayal of consumer trust.
OpinionThe activity is likely to call into question the integrity of the system.
PredictionJapan's largest convenience store operator issued a warning to its 7-Eleven franchisees nationwide.
South China Morning PostSome owners and employees have been caught setting aside merchandise before its release or buying up large quantities for resale.
South China Morning Post