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March Sales Grow Among Retailers in Japan

Warm weather throughout the month and continued growth of tax-free sales contributed to the rise.

Mon Purse Founder: Personalization Equals Emotion

Australian entrepreneur Lana Hopkins, who applied the Build-a-Bear model to handbags, spoke at WWD's Tokyo…

Tommy Hilfiger on How Gigi, New Show Format Kept Brand From Aging Out

Speaking at WWD's Tokyo summit, the designer and businessman outlined how he has rejuvenated his brand.

International Expansion Should Focus on Cities, Not Nations

Naomi Yamakawa of McKinsey & Co. said tastes between neighboring cities can vary wildly.

Sourcenext Sees Its ‘Pocketalk’ Translator as Consumer Solution — and Business Tool

The handheld device will ship later this year in the U.S. and Canada.

Japan’s Technical Textiles Industry Seeks Growth in Global Markets

Material innovations include the work of Asahi Kasei, a textile firm that recently received the Senken…

Shiseido Outlines New Strategy, Sets Three-Year Sales Target

Aiming to become the "most trusted" beauty company, it will invest in marketing, digitization and a…

Japanese Retailers See Mixed Sales in February

Cold weather helped to move winter items out shop doors, but snow kept customers from shopping.

Japanese Textiles Lead in Traditional Techniques, Sustainability

The Japan External Trade Organization hosted its first-ever Japan Textile Salon in New York.

Rakuten Teams With Wal-Mart on Grocery Deliveries, E-books

The two companies look to expand their consumer reach in Japan and the U.S.

The Soloist Eschews Streetwear Label

The line will be shown in tandem with Undercover at Pitti Uomo.

December Sales in Japan Grow

Retailers were given a boost thanks to colder-than-usual weather and a busy sale season.

Kanebo’s President to Step Down; Successor Appointed

Yoshihiro Murakami will take over from Masumi Natsusaka effective Jan. 1.

Yoshikazu Yamagata Stages Show and Exhibit at Tokyo’s Teien Museum

The events coincide with the tenth anniversary of Yamagata's brand Writtenafterwards.

Michael Kors and Kate Hudson Host Dinner in Tokyo

The intimate event was in celebration of Kors' partnership with the World Food Programme.