ABC-Mart President Kiichiro Hattori pictured during a recent exclusive interview with Nikkei Asia in Tokyo. Hattori took the reins at the Japanese retailer, which has a network of 1,500 stores including nearly 400 in other parts of Asia, tasked with stepping up international development. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)Big in AsiaNew president aims to lift overseas sales to half of total from under a third nowYURIKA YONEDAJuly 11, 2026 06:00 JST