Japan's top retailer Aeon has first new boss in 23 years

Founding family hands reins to Akio Yoshida for digital breakout

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Aeon President Motoya Okada, left, and Executive Vice President Akio Yoshida.

YUTA TSUNASHIMA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Aeon, Japan's biggest retail group by revenue, will change leaders for the first time in 23 years, with a member of the founding family stepping aside as the company struggles to break into e-commerce.

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