JAKARTA -- Sumber Alfaria Trijaya, the operator of Alfamart convenience stores in Indonesia, plans to add 1,000 branches of Japan's Lawson chain in Southeast Asia's largest economy next year alone, the founder of the retail company told Nikkei Asia.
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Indonesia's Alfamart operator to open 1,000 Lawson stores in 2023
Country's growing middle class is becoming growth driver for convenience sector
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Japanese-style oden has proved a hit at Lawson outlets in Indonesia run by Sumber Alfaria Trijaya. The operator of Alfamart convenience stores plans to add up to 1,000 branches of the Japanese chain next year. (Photo by Bobby Nugroho)
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