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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 327 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 71 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
Agaroot Academy will release a free answer key for the 2026 short-answer real estate appraiser exam on May 18. The following day, it will publish a review video that includes a forecast of the passing score.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファンオブライフ、株式会社シナプス、株式会社エーアイアカデミー
Trinforworks has added a site analysis feature to “Revool.” Automated crawling provides an overview of site structure and quality, streamlining website production inspections.
WAVE1 and TERA Energy will launch a management model for condominium buildings in May 2026 that turns electricity bills into disaster-preparedness funding. Combining AI assessments with power services, the model addresses budget shortfalls.
Companies mentioned：株式会社WAVE1、TERA Energy株式会社
PIGNETO, the restaurant at フォーシーズンズホテル東京大手町, has launched a free-flow plan available exclusively on its terrace 200 meters above ground. Available from May 1.
Companies mentioned：フォーシーズンズホテル東京大手町
FLAG Co., Ltd. has launched “Future Plan,” a comprehensive support service combining end-of-life organizing and purchasing services, aimed at easing the burden on families in an aging society.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FLAG
Nudge and viviON have partnered to launch 13 JCB card designs featuring the VTuber group Aogiri High School. The campaign will offer exclusive voice perks and promotions at event venues.
Companies mentioned：ナッジ株式会社、株式会社viviON
Sheila will open simultaneous subscriptions on May 18 for 2 new funds on its real estate crowdfunding platform “利回りくん.” Offering yields of 4.5–5.0% over a short 4-month investment period, the funds focus on urban redevelopment and regional revitalization.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シーラホールディングス、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構
“Mingo Shokudo,” with more than 63,000 TikTok followers, has joined Vector’s “Short Video Reporting Team.” Its participation strengthens the team’s reach and product-promotion capabilities in social media marketing.
Fitness operator 株式会社ZEAL is opening a new location in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture. With a focus on personal coaching for beginners, it aims to become a local hub for health and fitness.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ZEAL
Original2026年5月にインテックス大阪で「産業DX総合展」が初開催。国土交通省や大手メーカーによるDX・AI活用の特別講演34枠が公開された。
Companies mentioned：国土交通省、三菱電機株式会社、JR東日本、JR西日本、NIPPON EXPRESSホールディングス、X Mile株式会社、LOGISTICS TODAY株式会社、ワンロジ株式会社、Tebiki株式会社、エバーリッジ株式会社
OriginalIGDA日本と文化庁らが、日本のゲーム開発者をスウェーデンへ派遣するプログラムの推薦団体募集を開始。海外市場でのビジネス視点習得と国内還元を目指す。
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人国際ゲーム開発者協会日本（IGDA日本）、文化庁、独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会、Game Habitat
Mercury Co., Ltd. has announced price trends for secondhand tower condominiums in Tokyo and Osaka in April 2026. Prices fell month over month in both cities.
Companies mentioned：住友不動産（所在地として言及）
viviON has partnered with Nudge to launch 13 JCB card designs featuring individual members of the VTuber group Aogiri High School. The cards come with exclusive voice content and collectible card perks.
Companies mentioned：株式会社viviON、ナッジ株式会社、JCB
Nagoya Railroad announced that it will gradually introduce new automatic ticket gates supporting QR codes starting in May 2026, over a 3-year period, to improve passenger convenience and prepare for future ticketing system upgrades.
Companies mentioned：名古屋鉄道株式会社、株式会社デンソーウェーブ
Opt has introduced Claude Enterprise Plan companywide and launched “OPT Ad Agent,” a new model that uses AI agents to automate advertising operations.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、Google、Meta、LINEヤフー、TikTok、Slack、Figma、Canva
Hotel New Otani Osaka will host a one-night-only wine dinner on June 24, 2026, featuring renowned Portuguese winemaker Anselmo Mendes. Rare red wines will be paired with French cuisine by the new executive chef.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファインズ
Japanese HR consulting firm Selection and Variation has revamped its website, enhancing the feature for finding solutions based on HR challenges and launching “HRM-SPRINT,” a new service for the AI era.
Companies mentioned：セレクションアンドバリエーション株式会社 (Selection and Variation Co., Ltd.)
The General Incorporated Foundation Institute of Regional Development announced a new edition of its “Level 1 Electrical Work Construction Management, First-Stage Examination: Question and Explanation Collection, 2026 Edition” due to numerous errors, and is offering free replacements.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人地域開発研究所、Amazon、楽天
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is expanding a program supporting credit generation through technologies that remove CO2 from the atmosphere (CDR). It will provide funding and hands-on support to small and medium-sized businesses and startups in Tokyo, aiming to accelerate the transition to a decarbonized society.
Eight regional newspapers from Kyushu and Okinawa will jointly hold an online forum on July 4, 2026, introducing newspaper jobs to job seekers and providing information about internships.
Companies mentioned：株式会社琉球新報社、佐賀新聞社、長崎新聞社、熊本日日新聞社、大分合同新聞社、宮崎日日新聞社、南日本新聞社、沖縄タイムス社
The first multidisciplinary entertainment festival, “NAGATO DAWN FEST 2026,” was held in Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture, attracting more than 10,000 people.
Companies mentioned：yab山口朝日放送
Anfini consulting firm has overhauled its new-hire development program for the AI era, aiming to nurture talent that can “ask questions independently and keep taking on challenges.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社Anfini
Check Point Research warned that malicious domains related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup are increasing rapidly, suggesting cybercriminals may use AI to mount large-scale scam campaigns.
Companies mentioned：チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ株式会社 (Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.)、チェック・ポイント・リサーチ (Check Point Research, CPR)
A Bizmates survey highlighted the gap between foreign employees’ JLPT scores and their practical work skills. 95.9% of companies have experienced workplace problems, pointing to the need for practical training.
Companies mentioned：株式会社IDEATECH
The picture book “The Muni-Muni Aliens Have Arrived” by a Hiroshima-based author is available for free on the official website. Centered on interaction from age 0, the creators are seeking a publisher for a book edition within 2025.
Weightlifting world champion Kuo Hsing-chun attended sponsor Under Armour’s new product launch, successfully combining her professional image with marketing by sharing athletes’ requirements for apparel performance.
Companies mentioned：Under Armour、台鋼雄鷹
A roundup of financial news from across ASEAN: luxury tourism is booming in Vietnam, small-cap tech stocks are gaining ground in Singapore, and the Philippines’ economic growth forecast has been revised down, with each country facing different economic drivers and challenges.
Companies mentioned：萬豪集團、麗思卡爾頓酒店 (Ritz-Carlton)、星展集團、華僑銀行、大眾投資銀行 (PIVB)、德拉薩大學 (DLSU)
Czech illustrator Tomáš Řízek introduces Taiwan’s Japanese colonial-era architecture and diverse culture to Europeans in Prague through picture books and workshops centered on Taiwanese railways.
Companies mentioned：麋鹿出版社 (Mi:Lu Publishing)
The Japanese classic IP Kiki’s Delivery Service will tour Taiwan for the first time as a newly produced musical with a symphony orchestra, recreating the iconic scene of protagonist Kiki flying while suspended by wires.
Companies mentioned：牛耳藝術
A heated exchange erupted at the China-EU forum, with both sides accusing each other of protectionism, underscoring worsening trade ties that could trigger a larger economic conflict.
Companies mentioned：中國歐盟商會、復旦大學
Shen You-chung, deputy chair of the 陸委會, reiterated that the Republic of China was established 115 years ago and is not subordinate to the People’s Republic of China, so “Taiwan independence” is a nonexistent issue.
Companies mentioned：東海大學中國大陸暨區域發展研究中心、陸委會
Taoyuan International Airport Corp. and 環境部 signed a memorandum of cooperation, adopting three strategies—reducing waste at the source, improving recycling, and reusing materials—to promote plastics recycling and waste reduction throughout the airport.
Companies mentioned：桃園國際機場公司、環境部資源循環署、交通部、環境部、國際機場協會 (ACI)
The 45th Young Designers’ Exhibition opens on May 22. This year’s international school participation is the largest on record, with 22 design schools from 10 countries taking part to foster an exchange of global design perspectives.
Companies mentioned：台灣設計研究院、3+2 Design Studio、飛捷文教基金會、中華文化總會、NVIDIA輝達、KKBOX、ArtCenter設計學院、普瑞特藝術學院、朱拉隆功大學、香港理工大學、波蘭華沙美術學院、日本桑澤設計研究所
Pingtung’s Daren detention basin has opened, combining disaster prevention, recreation, education, and environmental protection to create a local waterfront retreat.
Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府水利處
Xi Jinping and Putin are set to meet, and experts say Taiwan could be a potential focus. China may seek to increase oil imports from Russia to secure energy supplies in the event of an unexpected situation in the Taiwan Strait.
Companies mentioned：環球時報、大西洋理事會
Hsu An-chin was elected the new chair of 中華民國羽球協會, pledging to boost international competitiveness, strengthen grassroots badminton, and encourage wider public participation.
Companies mentioned：中華民國羽球協會、中華民國體育運動總會、中華民國跆拳道協會、中華民國健美健身協會、中華民國馬術協會
In the Wang Chen-chih Cup high school baseball tournament, New Taipei City’s Chang Yi-an hit 2 home runs in a game and threw a 148-km/h pitch in relief, helping the team win 16-10 and advance to the semifinals.
In response to shifting external challenges, 上海商銀 said it would adopt flexible measures, while 台中銀 favored cautious operations to preserve stability, reflecting the banking sector’s prudent stance toward the current market.
Companies mentioned：上海商銀、台中銀、華南永昌證券
The Hualien County budget dispute has been resolved after approval by 內政部, and the county government will accelerate various policies, including post-disaster reconstruction and social welfare.
Companies mentioned：花蓮縣政府、花蓮縣議會、內政部
A factory in Qigu, Tainan, caught fire, with waste cables suspected of producing heavy smoke. The environmental protection bureau issued an air pollution alert for nearby areas.
Companies mentioned：台南市消防局、台南市環保局
A man was found dead on the roof of a corrugated-metal building in Yilan. Police are investigating the cause of death.
Childcare groups are considering a strike over cybersecurity and privacy risks associated with the monitoring cloud system. The Ministry of Health and Welfare clarified that images would be uploaded to the cloud only after authorization procedures are clearly established.
Companies mentioned：中華民國兒童教保聯合總會、衛生福利部、衛生福利部社家署
The New Taiwan dollar edged up 0.6 fen against the U.S. dollar in Taipei trading today, closing at 31.545, with turnover of US$1.175 billion.
Japanese Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki allowed 1 run over 7 innings to earn the win, while teammate Shohei Ohtani contributed 3 hits and 2 RBIs, helping the team sweep the Angels 10-1 for its 5th straight win.
Companies mentioned：洛杉磯道奇隊、洛杉磯天使隊、日本放送協會 (NHK)
國發會’s Tokyo startup hub has helped 20 Taiwanese startups establish a presence in Japan and connect with the Taiwan-Japan industrial ecosystem, deepening cooperation in fields including AI and biomedicine.
Companies mentioned：國發會、Startup Island TAIWAN、牙e通 (dentall)、富據智能科技 (安心泳)、台灣智慧駕駛 (Turing Drive)、日本貿易振興機構 (JETRO)、東京商工會議所、大阪商工會議所、三菱集團、阪急阪神集團、瑞穗銀行、Macnica、DSANJ (Drug Seeds Alliance Network Japan)、Plug and Play Japan、東京創新基地 (TiB)
Original台灣人壽投標台中超巨蛋BOT案，規劃投資近600億元興建4.57萬座位的場館，將與日本火腿集團合作，預計2031年完工。
Companies mentioned：台灣人壽、中信金控、中信集團、火腿集團
Power Station celebrated the success of its 3 consecutive shows at the Taipei Arena, acknowledging regrets due to fatigue and thanking family and team members for their support.
The World Health Assembly (WHA) opens, with discussions expected to focus on hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks, as well as uncertainty facing the organization after the United States and Argentina withdrew.
Companies mentioned：世界衛生組織 (WHO)、日內瓦高等研究所 (Geneva Graduate Institute)
A female aide to 民進黨 Taoyuan mayoral candidate Huang Shih-chieh was allegedly sexually harassed by a local figure. Huang said the case had been reported to police and called for a change in political culture.
Companies mentioned：民進黨、八德區廣興派出所
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an visited Yunlin County, hoping to include its high-quality agricultural and fishery products in free lunch menus for Taipei’s elementary and junior high schools to ensure the quality and safety of ingredients.
Companies mentioned：台北農產運銷公司、虎尾鎮農會、台灣鯛生態創意園區、台北漁產公司
中華郵政 is using life insurance funds to offer real estate mortgage loans, with floating rates starting at 2.185% for various groups, including military personnel, civil servants, teachers, and salary account holders.
Companies mentioned：中華郵政
Foreign investors sold a net NT$90.791 billion on Taiwan’s main stock market last week, mainly cutting 中鋼 holdings, while making net purchases of 台新新光金, 友達, and 鴻海.
Companies mentioned：台灣證券交易所、中鋼、彰銀、台企銀、台新新光金、友達、鴻海
Russia launched large-scale drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, injuring more than 30 people and signaling a gradual escalation in deadly long-range strikes.
Japanese scholar Kazuo Asano said China’s upgraded protocol for the Trump-Xi meeting signaled its urgency to improve relations with the United States, while U.S. perceptions of China have shifted from expectation to strategic exploitation.
Companies mentioned：日美台關係研究所、平成國際大學
台灣金聯 subsidiary 力興公司 has partnered with 八大公股銀行 to launch a one-stop service combining rental and property management with senior care trusts, targeting opportunities in a super-aged society.
Companies mentioned：台灣金聯、力興公司、彰化銀行、八大公股銀行
Nobel laureate Susumu Kitagawa spoke in Taiwan, citing his research on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to encourage young scholars to persevere with basic research that may seem useless, as it often holds the potential for major breakthroughs.
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、日本京都大學、美國加州大學洛杉磯校區 (UCLA)
A woman surnamed Lin in Taichung is suspected of losing focus while driving and veering into oncoming traffic, hitting 9 scooters parked by the roadside and a paired trash bin. No one was injured.
The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s Jade Index aims to balance a Taiwan stock market overly concentrated in AI stocks and identify promising non-tech companies.
Companies mentioned：台灣證券交易所、財訊雙週刊、台積電、中砂、新應材、頌勝科技、高明鐵、山太士
The office in Chennai held a badminton tournament for 100 participants, combining sports exchanges with public diplomacy to call on all sectors in India to support Taiwan's participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA).
Companies mentioned：駐清奈台北經濟文化辦事處、坦米爾那都羽球協會 (TNBA)、馬德拉斯大學 (University of Madras)
Original半導體設備服務廠捷創因訂單持續，目標未來月營收維持5000萬以上，並提升自有產品比重至三成。
Companies mentioned：捷創
新華社 commentary explained that the “constructive strategic stability” relationship between China and the United States agreed upon by Xi Jinping and Trump is a new positioning for bilateral ties, and stressed that the Taiwan issue is its most central foundation.
Companies mentioned：新華社
South Korea's most expensive film, “Hope,” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, highlighting the country's growing global ambitions and production capabilities.
Companies mentioned：Plus M娛樂公司
Amazon's low-Earth-orbit satellite service Amazon LEO is expected to begin commercial operations in Taiwan next year. 遠傳電信 is well positioned for cooperation because it holds the key 28GHz band.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、遠傳電信、SpaceX、Starlink、中華電信、OneWeb、SES、Astranis、台灣大哥大、AST SpaceMobile
AI startup Anthropic will brief the Financial Stability Board on its cybersecurity model Mythos. Although it can fix vulnerabilities, it could also be used for attacks, posing a potential risk to the financial industry.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、英格蘭銀行 (Bank of England)、全球金融穩定委員會 (Financial Stability Board, FSB)
The Hong Kong government's cumulative spending on national security over six years has reached HK$18 billion, reflecting sustained investment in related budgets since the National Security Law took effect.
A suspected norovirus outbreak at a day care center in Changhua County has left 13 older adults unwell. The health bureau has begun monitoring the situation and disinfecting the center.
Companies mentioned：中央社
The three major institutional investors sold a combined net NT$43.45 billion in Taiwan stocks. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors were the main sources of selling pressure, dragging the market down 280.54 points.
Companies mentioned：中央社
A candidate was found to have violated the rules by bringing a mobile device to a university admissions exam. The Joint Board of College Recruitment reaffirmed that verified cheating would result in the cancellation of the candidate's application.
Companies mentioned：大學招生委員會聯合會 (招聯會)、中央社
The Solomon Islands' new Cabinet has appointed former premier 何瑞朗, who supported maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan, as foreign minister, potentially signaling a shift in the country's pro-China policy.
Companies mentioned：中央社、對華政策跨國議會聯盟 (IPAC)
A Kaohsiung officer surnamed Tu was accused of secretly filming women who reported crimes. One case was dismissed for insufficient evidence, but the city police bureau said it had dismissed the officer and supported the victim's request for a review.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府警察局、時代力量、三民一分局、高雄地檢署、高雄市政府性騷擾防治審議會
The National Police Agency conducted a simultaneous crackdown on organized crime in six counties and cities to clean up religious activities, targeting 12 criminal organizations and 68 suspects.
Companies mentioned：警政署刑事局、竹聯幫、北港朝天宮
Taiwan's junior modern pentathletes won 3 silver and 2 bronze medals at the U17 and U19 Asian Championships, and all qualified for the world championships.
Author 涂瀞尹 released her debut novel, “The Water Deer Crosses the Ridge,” using a family story to depict Taiwanese people working hard in Thailand from the 1980s through the 2000s.
Companies mentioned：印刻文學、中央通訊社、東海大學
Experts say that tiny pesticide residues within current standards pose no risk of a toxic “cocktail effect.”
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部食品藥物管理署、台灣大學、農業部農業藥物試驗所、歐洲食品安全局
The Pingtung County Government is promoting the “Hengchun Original Theater Project,” recruiting actors and musicians to develop stage works combining local folk music and culture.
Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府文化處、恆春文化中心
Tainan's Qigu science and technology industrial park is pioneering a combined service center and substation to speed up factory construction and ensure a stable power supply.
Companies mentioned：台南市政府經濟發展局、台電
Rising oil prices and government bond yields sparked concerns about the economic outlook, dragging Japanese stocks lower at the close.
Companies mentioned：瑞穗金融集團 (Mizuho)
A new poll in Japan found that more than seven in ten people support the government calling for energy conservation, while nearly six in ten oppose exports of lethal weapons.
Companies mentioned：共同社、日本放送協會 (NHK)
A protected Oriental stork fledgling in Yunlin, Taiwan, has successfully left the nest, highlighting the results of cooperation between the public and private sectors in conservation.
Companies mentioned：林業及自然保育署南投分署、林保署、雲林縣政府、經濟部水利署第四河川分署、麥寮汽電股份有限公司、麥仔簝文化協會、雲林縣野鳥學會
Original馬英九基金會調查前幕僚蕭旭岑、王光慈案進度延宕，馬英九親自致電調查小組，並邀集於21日召開董事會提出報告，同時澄清網傳AI影片為不實訊息。
Companies mentioned：馬英九基金會、國民黨、中廣
After a steep early-session drop, Taiwan stocks sharply narrowed their losses, led by 聯發科 and low-Earth-orbit satellite concept stocks. The market closed down 280.54 points, leaving a long lower shadow.
Companies mentioned：聯發科、台積電、台達電、鴻海、日月光投控、南亞科、華邦電、旺宏、國巨、華新科、昇達科、啟碁、華通、信驊、穎崴、聯友金屬、漢唐、新應、聖暉、台新台灣優勢成長主動式ETF基金
A cleaning crew in Taichung's Tanzih District has piled up discarded mattresses nearly a kilometer long. A councilor questioned whether they had become a breeding ground for rats, potentially undermining the city's rodent control plan.
Companies mentioned：台中市政府、環保局
Skills test results for the 115 academic year vocational high school special admissions program have been announced. Most schools use the skills test as the primary basis for admission, aiming to strengthen a selection system focused on practical skills.
Companies mentioned：教育部國民及學前教育署
Original5月份電子期貨與金融期貨同步下跌，其中電子期呈現逆價差，金融期則為正價差。
Companies mentioned：期交所
Original5月台股期貨下跌191點，收於40807點，並與現貨市場呈現84.82點的逆價差，反映市場看跌情緒。
Companies mentioned：台灣期貨交易所
In response to junior high school students' complaints that the CAP answer sheets are difficult to write on, the 教育部 said they had been tested before the exam and that students can appeal if their rights were affected.
Companies mentioned：教育部、立法院教育及文化委員會、教育部國民及學前教育署、教育部技術及職業教育司
The Kaohsiung City Economic Development Bureau is holding the 10th bar snack cooking contest, themed “Indonesian flavors.” Winning restaurants will be able to set up at the Kaohsiung Beer and Music Festival.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府經濟發展局、Martabak Bangka PRAPATAN LILI
Online influencer “Goodnight Chicken” has been indicted by the Shilin District Prosecutors Office on a charge of trespassing in a residence after allegedly entering a home during a livestream.
Companies mentioned：YouTuber
Taipei stocks closed down 280.54 points, with trading value reaching NT$990.466 billion. Most sectors ended lower.
Companies mentioned：主動統一升級50、群創、主動統一台股增長、聯電、友達、啟碁、力智、宇隆、國巨*、穎漢、森崴能源、訊芯-KY、天瀚、尖點、溢泰實業
The Nantou Forest District Office will hold a snake workshop at Aowanda to help the public understand, through scientific methods, the key role snakes play in ecological balance and develop sound conservation awareness.
Companies mentioned：農業部林業及自然保育署南投分署、奧萬大自然教育中心
To commemorate Deng Yu-hsien, the father of Taiwanese popular songs, Hsinchu County will hold a crossover memorial concert combining symphonic and pop music on 5/30.
Companies mentioned：新竹縣政府、新竹縣文化局、南西肯恩、錦川大樂隊、國家青年交響樂團、興隆國小合唱團
A drop in 台積電 dragged Taiwan stocks down 280 points at the close, while 聯發科 rose against the trend.
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、日月光投控
Prosecutors have indicted 5 people, including the person in charge of a dental clinic in Hsinchu, for employing an unlicensed practitioner and defrauding the National Health Insurance program and patients of about NT$8.75 million in fees.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部中央健康保險署
Agence France-Presse named five promising young footballers who could make a name for themselves at the 2026 World Cup.
Companies mentioned：法新社體育新聞 (AFP Sport)、皇家馬德里 (Real Madrid)、科莫 (Como)、巴黎聖傑曼 (Paris Saint-Germain)、國際米蘭 (Inter Milan)、曼城 (Manchester City)、兵工廠 (Arsenal)、帕拉梅斯 (Palmeiras)、里昂 (Lyon)、巴塞隆納 (Barcelona)
Rare-metals recycler 聯友金屬 posted record first-quarter profit as international tungsten prices doubled, with earnings per share of NT$10.87, joining the ranks of thousand-dollar stocks.
Companies mentioned：聯友金屬
民進黨 reaffirmed that whether called the Republic of China or Taiwan, both represent the status quo of a sovereign, independent country, and that its position has not changed.
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、民進黨、台北101
Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. filed its securities report for the 75th fiscal year, covering the period from 2025/03/01 to 2026/02/28. This is a periodic disclosure of the company’s financial condition.
Taka-Q released its securities report for the 77th fiscal year. It outlines progress in restructuring unprofitable stores and shifting to digital as part of efforts to turn around the business.