In early 2000, senior management Asahi was under considerable pressure to launch its own brand of happoshu, a low-end beer, which enjoy certain tax benefits in accordance with Japanese law. Unlike its major competitors, each of which was launched happoshu brands in the past few years, Asahi consistently refused to enter into the category of happoshu. "Hide
by David Besanko, Takatoshi Imada Source: Kellogg School Management 4 pages. Publication Date: January 1, 2004. Prod. #: KEL003-PDF-ENG
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