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Old Navy Lands in Japan
The brand's first store outside North America opens Thursday.
Fast Retailing Net Surges 35.8%
Citing slow sales in Japan, retailer lowers its earnings outlook for fiscal year.
Onward Net Jumps 30.4% in Q1
Sales for the period were up 10.1 percent.
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Uniqlo sales slid 7 percent while department store operators saw more modest drops.
Uniqlo Vows to Stop Using Mulesed Sheep
The move comes after recent protests against the chain.
Japanese Cotton Makes Fashion Debut
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Takashimaya Q1 Net Profit Grows on Low Base
The retailer said the department store business has seen a recovery since last year's earthquake.
Shiseido to Launch Za in Japan
The line is comprised of skin care and makeup.
Beauty Bulletin:The Machine Age
Electronics companies are cashing in on people's desire to look good on the go by offering a wide range of…
Lancel Plans to Exit Japan
The French brand is closing its seven stores in the country and liquidating its joint venture with Sumitomo.
Japan Retailers See Mixed May Sales
Uniqlo's comps shed 10.3 percent while department stores saw varied results.
Japan Getting Back on Track
Trade show organizers are reporting that buyer and exhibitor numbers are back to pre-disaster levels, and in…
Fans Swarm TBA in Tokyo
The London brand held a special sale in Japan.
Isetan FY Net Grows on Tax Benefit
The retailer said sales rose 1.6 percent for the year.
Nanette Lepore Eyes Growth in Asia
The designer recently opened her second flagship in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district and plans to break into…