TOKYO -- Amazon Japan is asking many suppliers for "cooperation payments" in an apparent bid to shift some of the burden of rising shipping and other costs to business partners.
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Amazon Japan pushes suppliers to help cover its costs
Request to chip in 1-5% of sales meets with a mixed response from vendors
Amazon Japan's shipping costs are growing as short-staffed Japanese couriers struggle to keep up with the company's rapid growth.
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