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Market Chatter: Kura Sushi, Ezaki Glico Hit by Nichirei Cyberattack Fallout

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Kura Sushi (TYO:2695) and Ezaki Glico (TYO:2206) are among the latest companies grappling with supply disruptions after logistics partner Nichirei (TYO:2871) suffered a system breach on July 13, The Economic Times reported on Thursday.

Kura Sushi, a conveyor-belt sushi chain with nearly 700 outlets, warned that its western Japan locations are facing product delays. At the same time, Pocky maker Ezaki Glico confirmed that certain ice cream items are affected because they rely on Nichirei's refrigerated warehouses.

Nichirei, in a filing on the same day, said it has been investigating the incident since the attack and has begun rolling out countermeasures to address the failures.

Kura Sushi and Ezaki Glico did not respond to' request for comment.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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