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Japanese Retailers’ July Sales Decline
Cool weather early in the month and one less Saturday bit into sales of summer items.
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Japanese Market Drags Shiseido to Loss
The beauty giant's sales in the first quarter declined 5 percent compared with the same period last year.
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Roberto Cavalli Japan Names New CEO
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Armani Exchange Hits The Beach
The brand opens a pop-up lounge on the coast near Tokyo.