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Trade Show Groups Staying Focused in Japan
As Japanese trade show groups are searching for innovative ways to lure buyers, especially from other Asian…
Japan Dept. Stores’ Sales Slide 5.7% in Jan.
The figures reflect an improvement from past months of double-digit declines.
Shiseido Profit Rises, Sales Fall
Consumers snapped up fewer cosmetics and beauty products in Japan and other countries.
Seibu to Close Ginza Store
Seibu Department Stores will close its Yurakucho unit this year, Sogo & Seibu Co. Ltd. said Wednesday.
Isetan Mitsukoshi Chief Muto Dead At 64
Succession plan at the retailer is unclear.
Onward Holdings Swings Into Black in 9-Month Period
Japanese apparel giant Onward Holdings saw lower sales in the nine months ended Nov. 30 but swung back into…
Fast Retailing First-Quarter Profit Surges
Sales at Uniqlo's Paris store and the launch of the +J collection boosted Fast Retailing's first-quarter…
Shiseido Acquires Swiss Distributor
Shiseido will establish a Shiseido Group sales company in Switzerland this month by acquiring 100 percent of…
Uniqlo’s Dec. Comps Jump 11.5%
Swift sales of Heattech apparel and down jackets boosted results.
Takashimaya’s Profits, Sales Fall
Takashimaya's net profits fell 63.2 percent for the nine-month period to Nov. 30.
Japan Looks for a Jumpstart
Japanese trade show organizers aim to excite and entice both retailers and shoppers.
Isetan Mitsukoshi First-Half Net Slides 66%
Retailer Isetan Mitsukoshi posted an operating loss as Japanese consumers cut back on spending.
At Japan Fashion Week, Edgy Looks Prevail
Designers showcased everything from frilly Victorian lace numbers to hard-edged looks with an Eighties feel…
Uniqlo Comps Rise 31.6% in Sept.
Spike in Uniqlo comps comes just before this week's launch of the +J collection by Jil Sander.
Japan Dept Stores’ Aug. Sales Drop 8.8%
Retailers continue to suffer, post 18th straight month of decline.