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Japan’s GDP Down 1.3 Percent in Q2
Better than expected performance signals faster rate of recovery.
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Q1 Net Back in the Black
Company sales rise 0.2 percent.
Japan Retailers See Growth in July
Stores post second consecutive month of rising sales.
Comme des Garçons Opens New Concept Store
The label has partnered with a home furnishings company for the Tokyo boutique.
Fast Retailing 9-Month Net Profit Falls 20.5%
Discounting and one-time expenses linked to the earthquake hit earnings.
Onward Q1 Net Profit Drops 16.7%
The company registered higher expenses linked to the March 11 earthquake.
Uniqlo, Isetan Mitsukoshi See Sales Growth in June
Retail in Japan appears to be bouncing back after the March quake.
Takashimaya Revenues Sink 5.6 Percent in Quarter
Earthquake and tsunami impacted operating profit.
Uniqlo and Jil Sander to End +J Collaboration
Retailer said the fall 2011 season will be the designer’s last collection.
Ron Herman Branches Out in Tokyo
The retailer more than tripled its space in the Sendagaya neighborhood.
Japan Retailers Report Mixed May Sales
But a new study suggests the luxury market will recover later this year.
Japanese Denim Industry Strives to Regroup
Mostly spared by the catastrophe, denim makers are still dealing with the aftermath.
Samantha Thavasa Sets Expansion in South Korea
Deal with Lotte Shopping calls for total of 30 shops.
Japan Q1 Declines, Slides Back into Recession
The economy contracted more than expected after the quake.
Japanese Fairs Aim for Recovery
Key is to lure back foreign exhibitor and buyers.