TOKYO -- Japanese retailers and other service-sector companies investing in digital technology are fueling a rise in corporate capital investment this fiscal year, while some manufacturers are pulling back amid uncertainty over China.
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FamilyMart's restocking robot takes a drink from the inventory shelves on the left and replenishes a retail case on the right. (Photo courtesy of FamilyMart)
TOKYO -- Japanese retailers and other service-sector companies investing in digital technology are fueling a rise in corporate capital investment this fiscal year, while some manufacturers are pulling back amid uncertainty over China.