Analysts say the transition at Donki is a litmus test for other retailers in Japan with similarly charismatic founders such as Fast Retailing, the operator of the Uniqlo casual clothing chain, and Nitori, a discount furniture retailer. (cnbc.com)
There is, in fact, a Hasidic story about that sect's charismatic founder which points the way. (religion-online.org)
They both have charismatic founders (Jake Burton Carpenter and Chip Wilson) who are not afraid to stick their noses back into the business if necessary. (canadianbusiness.com)