Japanese Retailer Aeon Partners With Drug Store Chain Shimizu Yakuhin
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
One of Japan's biggest retailers Aeon signed Aug. 8 a capital and business partnership with Kyodo-based drugstore chain Shimizu Yakuhin. According to the agreement, Aeon will acquire 30 percent of Shimizu shares for an undisclosed amount, and the two companies will jointly purchase drug products. (Click here for more - Japanese language) "Aeon Partners With Kyodo Drug Store Chain Shimizu And To Acquire 30 Percent Shimizu Shares" - Jiji Press (8/8/08)