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Major Asian expansion in the works
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Burberry Aims to Grow in Japan
Burberry recently tapped Masaki Iwase as president of Burberry Japan, a newly created role, and plans to open…
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Deutsche Bank initiates coverage of Isetan Mitsukoshi, Takashimaya and J. Front Retailing.
Louis Vuitton Scraps Plans for Ginza Flagship
The store would have been LV's largest in the world.
Brands Trim Prices as Japan Retail Worsens
Last week, Louis Vuitton and Dior cut their retail prices, joining a growing list of brands engaging in early…
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Peter Marino-designed Zegna store set to open in March in Tokyo.
A Dream Realized: McCartney Opens Stores in Tokyo and Paris
Stella McCartney has brand-new stores in Tokyo and Paris and the designer couldn’t be happier — or more…