
PayPay and Seven & i merge loyalty programs with rival Japan firms, Nikkei reports
A loyalty consolidation reshapes consumer perks, data access, and the competitive map for Japan's cashless and retail ecosystems.

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A loyalty consolidation reshapes consumer perks, data access, and the competitive map for Japan's cashless and retail ecosystems.

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