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The company also cut its full-year earnings forecast.
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The American brand is breaking into the Japanese market.
Fast Retailing Q1 Net Rises, Cuts Guidance
Rising production costs hit Uniqlo's margins.
Tommy Hilfiger, American Eagle to Anchor New Tokyo Complex
The retail development will open in April.
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Less than a year after the earthquake and tsunami devastated the nation, business has rebounded to pre-quake…
Japan Retailers See Modest Sales Declines in Nov.
Some blamed warmer temperatures for the drop while demand for certain luxury items appears to be picking up.
Versace for H&M Hits Japan
Launch of capsule collection coincides with the opening of the retailer’s latest store in Osaka.
Asian Fairs Battle Adversity
China and Japan exhibitions are on the come back trail.
Japan GDP Rebounds in Q3
Growth of 1.5 percent comes despite weaker-than-expected trade data.
Isetan Mitsukoshi H1 Net Leaps On Tax Benefit
Retailer registered a fiscal benefit from the merger of Isetan and Mitsukoshi
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A slew of designers and all 17 editors of Vogue worldwide turned out for the Japanese capital's debut FNO…