CHENGDU, China -- Japanese convenience store group Lawson is expanding operations in inland China, driven by the successful marketing strategies of brand collaborations and small-format stores.
Anime-themed goods lure fans, while small stores work big magic

Customers are eager for items produced in collaboration with popular anime One Piece at a Lawson in China's Sichuan province. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)
CHENGDU, China -- Japanese convenience store group Lawson is expanding operations in inland China, driven by the successful marketing strategies of brand collaborations and small-format stores.