Japan
Rakuten’s Nine-Month Profit Jumps More Than 60%
The Japanese e-commerce giant benefited from aggressive sales activities and investments in other companies.
Shiseido Posts Nine-Month Net Loss of 17 Billion Yen
An impairment loss related to Bare Escentuals cut into the company's bottom line, despite higher operating…
Mikimoto Looks to Strengthen Its Brand Value Overseas
After reopening its Tokyo flagship store, the jewelry brand now turns its focus to outside Japan.
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Retailers in Japan See Higher Sales in September
Cooler weather than average helped to move fall clothing out stores' doors
Japanese Streetwear Brand Ambush Talks Culture and Appropriation
LVMH Prize finalist and founder of fashion brand Ambush Yoon Ahn talks about hip-hop stereotypes and a new…
Japan’s ‘Dr. Denim’ Sets His Sights on the U.S.
Yuji Honzawa aims to win over American customers with his brand Red Card's "premium Japan denim."
Japan’s Retailers See Mixed Sales in August
Cooler weather than usual in August negatively affected summer lines, but gave a boost to new fall items.
Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger Set to Expand in Department Stores
PVH ceo Emanuel Chirico said it's the "most important" channel for the brands, despite the sector's…
Fast Retailing Brand GU Tweaks Strategy, Sets New Goals for Growth
Uniqlo's low-priced sister brand will follow in its footsteps, increasing its rate of international expansion.
Uncovering Japan’s Capital of Hidden, Indie Boutiques
Osaka's dilapidated buildings are home to a flock of experimental vintage boutiques that approach visual…
Shiseido’s H1 Net Profit Declines 23.2%
Despite rising sales, a high comparative base and an extraordinary loss stemming from a voluntary recall bit…
Rakuten’s H1 Net Gains Almost 50%
Higher sales and a low comparative base contributed to the growth.
Isetan Mitsukoshi’s Q1 Net Slips 1.9 Percent
Foreign exchange factors hit the company's bottom line, despite higher sales and lower expenses.
Retailers in Japan See Mixed But Promising Sales in July
Hot weather and successful summer clearance sales helped to move product at fast-fashion retailers and…