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Japanese company also unveils a new retail concept targeting young women.
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Numbers reflect a slowdown from Nov. and Dec.
Shiseido, Kao Slash Full-Year Guidance
Japanese companies warn of deteriorating market conditions.
Uniqlo to Open in Selfridges
The Uniqlo area due to open on Feb. 23 at Selfridges will showcase new men's collections.
Fast Retailing’s Q1 Net Profit Jumps 43.6%
Uniqlo registers swift sales of fall and winter clothing September through November.
Takashimaya and Isetan Off to Slow Start
Japan retailers Isetan and Takashimaya see declines in sales.
Takashimaya Cuts Full-Year Guidance
Japanese retailer cites weakening consumer demand.
Japanese Trade Shows: Changing Focus
Japanese shows concentrate on the quality of buyers rather than numbers.
Shiseido Profits Rise, Sales Slip
Shiseido Group saw higher profits, but slightly lower sales for the first half of the year.
Shiseido First-Half Profit Rises, Sales Fall Slightly
Japanese beauty giant cuts full-year sales forecast, citing tough market conditions.
Kao Posts Earnings Increase
Kao Corp. reported first-half net profits this week that were up 10.5 percent year-on-year to 32.4 billion…
Shiseido Ups Earnings Forecast
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Renown Confirms Aquascutum Sale
Renown Inc. president Minoru Nakamura said the Japanese company?s board had finalized the asset sale as part…