Big supermarket chains that also sell general merchandise have been hiring consultants to show them marketing methods to help reverse their sluggish nongrocery sales.
Ito-Yokado Co. launched a new high-quality clothing boutique, Deux +, in February.
The boutique targets young families by boasting a play area that includes children's books.
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