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How Falling Birth Rates Reshape the Grocery Industry
Episode 39 dives into a surprising economic ripple effect of demographic decline: what happens when fewer people means fewer mouths to feed, but also fewer hands to pick, pack, and stock food. Lucas and Luna examine how Japan's shrinking population has already reshaped its grocery sector — from the rise of smaller, convenience-oriented formats to labor-saving automation like robotic restocking and cashier-free checkout. They break down why the U.S. grocery industry is now seeing similar pressures, with Walmart and Kroger testing compact stores and automated warehouses. The episode also…
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