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Michael Zakkour

@michaelzakkour.bsky.social
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Digital, e-commerce, retail, and consumer expert. Founder of "5 New Digital" 2x best-selling author. Managing Director at SellSide Group M&A. Collector of antiques and antiquities, Arsenal Football Club supporter. Global traveler. Literature and History.

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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"I can do whatever I want, if I want." The Constitution was created to prevent exactly this type of man from holding power.
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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
There's a fair argument here that, on a functional level, it doesn't matter if people can't use an abacus or a sliderule anymore, because these tools have been superseded. The more vital question is whether we're losing touch with the underlying understanding that enables these tools.
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Embracing the Unichannel model in retail. From China to the US to LATAM. Bonus: Seeding your brand for exit readiness. rethink.industries/podcast/chin...
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China’s Unichannel Model, Latin America’s Opportunity
Unichannel isn't the next phase of omnichannel. It proves that omnichannel was never the finish line.
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Tech Paradox - Tech/software is sticky, which providers and tech companies love. But that stickiness makes it REALLY hard for new tech companies to break in, which they hate.
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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
www.bloomberg.com/news/article... fast fashion #Shein how it grew and now what is faces #IPO valuation #strategy social media
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Why Fast Fashion Giant Shein Faces an Uphill Battle to Regain Its Mojo
During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic six years ago, a little-known online retailer called Shein Group Ltd. struck gold. Its intensive social media campaign promoting ultra-cheap clothes, includi...
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
My new article on the revolution in tech in the supply chain. ttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/intelligent-supply-chain-how-automation-ai-technology-michael-zakkour-nprgc #supplychain #Laborai #automation #logistics #retail #AI
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The Intelligent Supply Chain: How Automation, AI and Technology Are Rewriting the Rules of Logistics
by Michael Zakkour For decades, supply chain and logistics were largely invisible when they worked. CEOs talked about growth, brands, customers, products, markets and financial performance.
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Walmart will be fine. #retail #walmart 247wallst.com/investing/20...
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Walmart Just Cratered Almost 10% in a Week. This Retail CEO Says the Holidays Will Prove Everyone Wrong.
Walmart beat estimates, raised guidance, and still shed nearly 10% of its value in a week. The reason the market sold it off anyway reveals a quiet battle between what Walmart is choosing to become an...
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Some are retreating; some are trading down. #Walmart should win either way. #retail #consumers #Holidays www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTqN...
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Consumers are finally starting to pull back, says 5 New Digital's Michael Zakkour
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Hallstatt Austria 🇦🇹
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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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Moving Goalposts on Soccer Field
ALT: Moving Goalposts on Soccer Field
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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
100 years made a difference in Beijing (1926 and 2026).
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Iran War Drives Oil Profits to Highest Levels in Years www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/b...
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Iran War Drives Oil Profits to Highest Levels in Years
The world’s biggest oil companies are benefiting from the high commodity prices that have been a drag on the rest of the economy.
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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
retailtimes.co.uk/tiktok-shop-... #TikTok Shop in #UK includes 300,000 small businesses livestreaming #shopping #ecommerce #retail
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TikTok Shop reaches 300,000 UK small businesses as LIVE Shopping grows 55% year-on-year
TikTok Shop has cemented its position as one of the UK's largest e-commerce platforms, with new data revealing that over 300,000 small UK businesses are now
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Google Is Building an A.I. Fence Around the Internet It Once Championed www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/t...
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Google Is Building an A.I. Fence Around the Internet It Once Championed
As Google incorporates more artificial intelligence into search, people are spending more time on Google. Some website operators are crying foul.
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
I shared my thoughts on consumer bifurcation, the "k" shape economy, and impacts on retail @cnbc.com #consumer #retail #digital www.cnbc.com/video/2026/0...
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The consumer is finally starting to feel the pinch, says Michael Zakkour
Michael Zakkour, 5 New Digital founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss key takeaways from Albertsons' quarterly earnings results, state of the consumer, and more.
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Saks Emerges From Bankruptcy With Plan to Focus on Luxury Shopping and Service www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/b...
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Saks Emerges From Bankruptcy With Plan to Focus on Luxury Shopping and Service
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 19/06/2026
The algae always comes back... meidasplus.com
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Apple Has Another Go at A.I., but Don’t Call It a Reinvention www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/t...
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Apple Has Another Go at A.I., but Don’t Call It a Reinvention
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Paul do Forno 🛒 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇵🇹 @dofornop.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
"Walmart credits Sparky AI agent with lifting AOV, unit sales growth" 🤖 Walmart CEO John Furner declared the retailer is "becoming AI native," with Sparky — its shopping agent — at the center of that transformation 📈 Sparky weekly active users surged over 100% in a single quarter buff.ly/Ia3oYFw
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Paul do Forno 🛒 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇵🇹 @dofornop.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
"Revenue growth tops the agentic commerce scoreboard goals" 📈 55% of US enterprise ecommerce leaders measure agentic commerce success by revenue growth — the #1 KPI and the only metric cited by a majority buff.ly/0TIxw40
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
These 1-1 snorefests in a CL semi-final are killing the game. Shame on #UEFA #PSG #vs #Bayern. Looking forward to a 1-0 #Oneniltothearsenal #ChampionsLeague #final #COYG #ARSENAL
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
I live 20 minutes from MetLife (8 games) & you can't get in to any for less than $1000 per. I make a good living & football is my all-consuming passion, but even w/ one family member, it's a $2600 footy match, w/o air, hotel. I'm priced out from 12 miles away. Well done FIFA.
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
This is a model I developed to identify where opportunity and profit lie across ideas, companies, technology, supply chain, media, and investments. #Social #Automated #AI #KSHAPE #SUPPLYCHAIN #AUTOMATION #CROSSBORDER www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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As I work every day on figuring out what our world will look like in 2-5-10 years, I answer three questions, and then consult this VENN Diagram. At its center is where we find opportunity and… | Mich...
As I work every day on figuring out what our world will look like in 2-5-10 years, I answer three questions, and then consult this VENN Diagram. At its center is where we find opportunity and profit,...
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Allbirds, Once Silicon Valley’s Favorite Shoe, Sells for $39 Million www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/b...
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Allbirds, Once Silicon Valley’s Favorite Shoe, Sells for $39 Million
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Silicon Valley’s Image Takes a Dark Turn in Pop Culture www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/t...
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Silicon Valley’s Image Takes a Dark Turn in Pop Culture
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Software? No Way. We’re an A.I. Company Now! www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/b...
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Software? No Way. We’re an A.I. Company Now!
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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Last year, China's New Year Eve Gala (a TV show everyone in the country watches) featured humanoid robots spinning plates. This year, they're doing kungfu. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUml...
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Martial arts robots dazzle at 2026 Spring Festival Gala
YouTube video by CGTN
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
As a technology and ecommerce professional and influencer, I said upon the release of RING and "Smart Home" tech, that I would never use it on or in my house. I stand by that 10 years later.
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Autonomous, Ontological, and Scalable - SKADI has achieved the big three of 2026 #Cybersecurity - I didn't know what Ontological was either until I met Rachel. betakit.com/rachel-clark...
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Rachel Clark is taking on cybersecurity’s scalability problem | BetaKit
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge is helping SKADI Cyber Defense bring machine-speed security to mining.
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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/sho... #Primark introduces #denim from preloved fabric #sustainability #fashion #apparel #retail
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Primark launches new 'pre-loved' denim collection
The denim collection is made up of five garments across womenswear and menswear
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
I love working in ecommerce and retail, bc of the great people, ideas, and..shopping. This year I bout my #Valentinesday roses from my client "Floravas" on Home Depot - 38 roses for only $79.00 - Most sellers ask that for 12 roses. Check it out: www.homedepot.com/p/FLORAVAS-L...
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Rachel Clark is taking on cybersecurity’s scalability problem betakit.com/rachel-clark...
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Rachel Clark is taking on cybersecurity’s scalability problem | BetaKit
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge is helping SKADI Cyber Defense bring machine-speed security to mining.
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Rachel Clark is taking on cybersecurity’s scalability problem betakit.com/rachel-clark...
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Rachel Clark is taking on cybersecurity’s scalability problem | BetaKit
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge is helping SKADI Cyber Defense bring machine-speed security to mining.
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
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Agentic AI and the Future of Retail Execution
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 23/01/2026
Learn more about Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., considered the most historic megadeal in Hollywood, as it continues to develop.
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What to know about Netflix’s landmark acquisition of Warner Bros  | TechCrunch
Learn more about Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., considered the most historic megadeal in Hollywood, as it continues to develop.
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
After TikTok Deal, Chinese Companies Search for a New Global Path www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/b...
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After TikTok Deal, Chinese Companies Search for a New Global Path
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Tech Firms Are Persuading Retailers to Put A.I. Everywhere www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/b...
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Tech Firms Are Persuading Retailers to Put A.I. Everywhere
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
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NRF Big Show 2026: The “Next Now” is Agentic, Automated, and, surprise, Back to Being Human | Michael Zakkour
My insights on what we saw, heard, and experienced at the National Retail Federation Big Show and what it means for the future of commerce and culture.
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
The global sports industry risks losing $1.6trillion by 2050, report warns www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
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The global sports industry risks losing $1.6trillion by 2050, report warns
Climate change and increasing physical inactivity flagged as factors which can slow the growth of sports economy worldwide
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
I’m Betting that OpenAI Will Go Broke www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/o...
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Opinion | I’m Betting that OpenAI Will Go Broke
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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
www.uschamber.com/co/good-comp... #resale #used #secondhand and #technology small business #electronics home furnishings #retail
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Right Time, Right Product: How Brands Are Seizing the Secondhand Market Moment
Explore how companies are tapping into the booming secondhand economy with business models that attract value‑driven consumers.
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
I am humbled to be named a 2026 Top Retail Expert. The honor truly belongs to my colleagues at 5 New Digital, Tompkins Ventures, & Sellside Group, who are dedicated to our clients and to advancing integrated retail through great leadership, technology, and finance. #retail #rethinkretail #ecommerce
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Walter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Five years ago.
Front pages of American newspapers after Jan. 6, 2021, with headlines like "Capitol Chaos," "Assault on Democracy," "Pro-Trump mob storms Capitol."
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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
www.glossy.co/fashion/how-... #used #secondhand #preloved #fashion gained in 2025 #eBay The RealReal Vestiaire Collective #sustainability
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How resale became the first place shoppers looked in 2025
For years, resale sat alongside fashion rather than at its center, offering a cheaper or more sustainable alternative to buying new. In 2025, that framing broke down. Earnings calls, platform data and...
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
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DYNAMIC PRICING AND THE DANGER OF A "MIRAGE ECONOMY" and..."terminal monetization." | Michael Zakkour | 10 comments
Same store, same eggs, two customers online, get two different prices. The Danger of Dynamic Pricing creating a Mirage Economy is real. Bonus: a teaser on how "Terminal Monetization" kills. #Dynamicp...
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
“The aspirational luxury buyer has virtually disappeared.” Why aspirational #luxury shopping is losing steam — and what’s ahead in 2026 cnb.cx/49NS4fT #luxury #luxurygirl #retail
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Why aspirational luxury shopping is losing steam — and what’s ahead in 2026
2026 could be another year of winners and losers in luxury, J.P. Morgan says.
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Dashboards are great in concept, but low on adoption. Moving to a dashboard (what happened yesterday) and storyboard (tells you what to do tomorrow) is the combo that retailers, brands and CPGs have been waiting for. 20 minutes on how it works. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx15...
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Why Dashboards Fail (and Storyboards Win): The Future of Consumer Data Intelligence
YouTube video by Beyond Analytics
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Two Retail Chiefs Take Stock of a Make-or-Break Holiday Shopping Season www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/b... #Retail #Commerce
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Two Retail Chiefs Take Stock of a Make-or-Break Holiday Shopping Season
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Michael Zakkour @michaelzakkour.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
What's the forecast for luxury brands and retailers? A needed reset and a focus on "Points of Experience" over "Points of Sale." Thanks for having me on again @cnbc.com #Luxury #Retail #LVMH #HERMES #RICHEMONT #KERING #Retail www.cnbc.com/video/2025/1...
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Luxury party isn't over but guest list got shorter, says 5 New Digital's Michael Zakkour
Michael Zakkour, 5 New Digital founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of luxury stocks, the retail bifurcation and much more.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 17/11/2025
China travel warning for Japan sends shares in tourism and retail companies plunging
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China travel warning for Japan sends shares in tourism and retail companies plunging
China warned its citizens not to travel to Japan amid an escalating row over comments made by prime minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan
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