Japanese pharmacy giant Matsukiyo in talks to merge with rival Cocokara

Japanese pharmacy giant Matsukiyo in talks to merge with rival Cocokara

Photo: Nikkei Asian Review

Japanese drugstore giant MatsumotoKiyoshi Holdings said it was starting talks to merge with rival Cocokara Fine Inc, possibly creating the country’s biggest chain of discount pharmacies with nearly $10 billion in annual sales.

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