Japan
Fast Retailing’s Full-Year Profit and Sales Fall Due to COVID-19
The Uniqlo parent predicts a turnaround in its current fiscal year, particularly in the second half.
September Retail Sales in Japan are Mixed
Cooler weather helped to move some autumn items, but the lack of international shoppers continued to dampen…
Kao Corp. Names New President and CEO
Michitaka Sawada, who currently holds the role, will be promoted to director and chair.
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Tiffany Reports Quarterly Profits Despite Prior Year Sales Dip
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Shiseido’s Elusive Luxury Brand, The Ginza, Eyes China Expansion
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Tapestry Loses $652 Million for the Year, But Beats Quarterly Expectations
Meanwhile, turnaround plans continue for the Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman parent company.
Jake Burton’s Final Mine77 Collection With Japanese Streetwear Brand to Drop
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Shiseido Posts First-Half Net and Operating Losses, Lower Sales
Amid poor performance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company announced a new three-year strategy.
Fashion Trailblazer Kansai Yamamoto Dead at 76
The influential designer rose to fame after dressing David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust.
Uniqlo Recruits Swedish Athletes to Form First Team of Ambassadors
The group of 13 is made up of current Olympians and Paralympians, as well as legendary athletes from the…
June Retail Sales in Japan Mixed Despite Reopening
With the state of emergency lifted, local shoppers returned to stores, but most travelers remain banned from…