Japan electronics sellers Yamada, Edion plan merger to create industry giant

Deal would form company with $16bn in sales, more than twice nearest competitor

Yamada Holdings is Japan's largest electronics retailer, while Edion is the fifth largest, with a strong presence in western Japan. (Source photos by Nikkei)

TOKYO -- Yamada Holdings, Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer, and fifth-ranked Edion are planning to merge, Nikkei learned on Wednesday, looking to bolster product development and procurement in an increasingly competitive market.