Seiyu to launch aggressive price-cutting campaign to spur sales

Seiyu to launch aggressive price-cutting campaign to spur sales

TOKYO, Japan - Ed Kolodzieski, chief executive officer of supermarket operator Seiyu Ltd., speaks during an interview with Kyodo News at Seiyu's headquarters in Tokyo's Kita Ward on Nov. 28. Kolodzieski said his company is aiming to extend 24-hour operations from 80 percent of its stores at present to all of its stores nationwide. (Kyodo)

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