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The department store is now organizing the floors by style.
Japan Retailers’ November Sales Grow
Cold temperatures prompted shoppers to seek warm winter clothing.
Louis Vuitton Launches Artsy Scarves in Tokyo
Olivier Zahm, editor in chief of the French fashion magazine Purple, shot images of the house's Foulards…
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Isetan H1 Profits Slump
The retailer suffered on a high comparative base.
Japan Retailers’ October Sales Drop
Stores cited two fewer holidays compared with the same month last year and unseasonably warm weather.
Pringle’s Japan Diffusion Line Bows
The Scottish brand has teamed up with Sanyo Shokai.
Fast Retailing Unveils New Multi-brand Concept
The new store, located in Printemps Ginza, puts several of the company's brands under one roof.
Cheap Jeans Rule in Japan
Lower-priced and Western lines are taking a larger share of the market.