Pilot raises Frixion pen price for first time in 40 years

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Japanese pen maker Pilot raised prices on its best-selling Frixion pen for the first time in 40 years due to rising inflation. The 10% price increase, implemented two months ago, marks a significant shift for the company, which has historically resisted price hikes on popular items. This move reflects Japan's broader return to inflation after decades of deflation, impacting everyday consumer goods.


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