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Uniqlo’s Oct. Comps Slide 1.1%
Sales regain some stability after dropping 24.7 percent the month before.
Shiseido Lowers Full-Year Profit Forecast
Shiseido's costs related to the acquisition of Bare Escentuals weigh on first-half earnings.
Kao Six-Month Net Profit Grows 10.3 Percent
Sales inched up 0.4 percent for the period.
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Growth came despite slight drop in revenue.
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Isetan Mitsukoshi Reports Loss
Charges drag down bottom line.
Topshop Expands in Japan
Fast-fashion retailer Topshop's new Tokyo store will be located in the lively shopping district of Shinjuku.
Japanese Consumers Pay More for Luxury
Markups of imported luxury items in Japan can be as much as 50 or even 60 percent.
Kao Q1 Net Profit Grows 5.7%
The company said a moderate economic recovery and the right product mix helped drive growth.
Japanese Brands Aim for Asia
Japanese accessories companies are eager to win over cash-rich Asian shoppers and travelers.
Japan’s Bag Boom
The men’s handbag market is becoming increasingly important in Japan.
Uniqlo, Toray Extend Partnership For Textiles, Products
The companies expect their transactions to total 400 billion yen, or $4.6 billion at current exchange.
Japan Dept Stores’ June Sales Fall 6 Percent
Retailers registered their 28th consecutive month of declining sales.