Japan
Eddie Bauer Expanding in Japan
Eddie Bauer parent ABG inked a deal with Itochu to broaden the brand's presence in the world's third-biggest…
Japanese Fast-Fashion Chain Plans Third Myanmar Factory
Brands are under pressure to divest production from Myanmar. One retailer, on the other hand, has decided to…
Upcycled Beer-Waste Jeans Sell for $310 Per Pair
Shima Denim Works worked with Tokyo's Sapporo Breweries to transform beer-brewing byproducts into sustainably…
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Diesel paid homage to Japan last week with a Tokyo show recreating its Fall/Winter 2022 collection.
Canada Goose Expands With Japan JV
The premium parka producer sees growth ahead in the world's third-largest economy.
More Japanese Apparel Companies Abandon Xinjiang Cotton
Two Japanese apparel giants have sworn off sourcing cotton from Xinjiang amid fresh evidence of Beijing's…
U.S. and Japan Form Partnership on Trade
The initial areas of cooperation will include issues such as third-country concerns and labor and…
JOOR Passport Ushers in New Hybrid Era of Trade Shows
JOOR Passport incorporates elements from online trade shows, such as virtual selling and QR codes, into…
Why Foot Locker’s Paying $1.1 Billion for Two Acquisitions
Monday brought big deals in the world of footwear, kicking off August with a bang.
A Bathing Ape’s Growth Plans Show Streetwear’s No Monkey Business
Armed with a new investment from private equity firm CVC, BAPE is looking to bring its Japanese streetwear…
Joor’s Newest Virtual Trade Show Experience Will ‘Showcase Japan’
The Japan External Trade Organization is betting on continued web dominance with its new partnership with…
State of Emergency in Japan Threatens Golden Week Sales
A spike in Covid cases has led fashion stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo to close just before Japan's…
Where Uniqlo Owner Is Seeing ‘Large Profit Gains’ Amid Pandemic Recovery
Fast Retailing said it plans to replace smaller, less profitable Uniqlo doors with larger ones, but didn't…
Big in Japan: Levi’s Denizen Finds Success
Levi's Denizen has seen solid sales in its first year in Japan by attracting value-oriented younger consumers.
Guess Aims to Spark Joy with FriendsWithYou Collaboration
Guess and art collaborative FriendsWithYou teamed up on jackets and sweatshirts featuring the group's joyful…