Japan
Onward Holdings’ Net Profit Grows 10.9%
The company is making organizational changes to focus on high-profitability projects, such as e-commerce.
Takashimaya’s Full-Year Net Profit Falls 12.4%
The department store operator said the drop resulted from high comparatives from an extraordinary gain last…
Japan’s Most High-end Silk Fabric Struggles Against Extinction
The government is facilitating efforts to get designers such as Yohji Yamamoto to use the textile, which…
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Japan’s Retailers See Uneven Sales in March
Department store sales were bolstered by tax-free sales, while cold weather negatively affected low-priced…
Fred Segal Opens Third Japanese Location in Kobe
The retailer, which originated in Los Angeles, is still trading on the casual-lifestyle branding in its…
Amazon Aims to Breathe New Life Into Tokyo Fashion Week
As the lead sponsor of Tokyo Fashion Week, Amazon is supporting local emerging brands.
Perry Ellis Inks Watch License
The new line is for men's, women's and children's watches.
Japan Retailers Post Mixed Sales in February
Promotions helped to boost numbers, which were hindered by last year's leap year.
Shiseido Chief Talks Diversity, Trump Administration
Masahiko Uotani aims to give women equal opportunities to men, even with regards to upper management…
Spanish Jewelry Brand Misui Launches in Japan
The Barcelona-based company is making its first international foray.
President and First Lady Host Private Dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzō Abe and Wife Akie Abe
The first couple's hospitality included a round of golf for the president and prime minister and a Japanese…
Charles & Keith Shutters All Japan Stores
The complete brick-and-mortar exit of a key Asian market is a setback for the retailer, who has expressed…
Porter Classic Shows Off Indigo Cool at Paris Men’s Week
The brand is taking its (literally) groovy merchandise outside Asia for the first time.
Bank of Japan Sees Likely Expansion for Japanese Economy
Japan's economy has continued its "moderate recovery trend" with a pick up of exports, the BOJ said as it…
Chinese, Japanese Trade Fairs Looking to Increase Attention
There has been some doubt as to whether China still has its edge as the place to do fashion sourcing and…