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Takashimaya, H20 Retailing Plan Merger
Tie-up is only the latest example of the consolidation sweeping the sector.
Fast Retailing’s Profits Up
Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. sees strong growth.
Fast Retailing Posts Double-Digit Profit, Sales Growth
Fast Retailing saw double-digit profit and sales growth for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31.
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Fast Retailing said Thursday that Uniqlo's same-store sales in September spiked 20.8 percent.
Investor Eyeing Lanvin?
Middle Eastern firm said in talks for stake.
Tokyo: Stimulate Your Senses
A Japanese culture festival fuses music and performance art.
Japanese Retail Sales Fall
Sales drop for fifth month in a row.
Japanese Department Store Sales Drop 2.5% in July
Department store sales in July shed 2.5 percent to 706.2 billion yen, or $6.61 billion.
Isetan Mitsukoshi Posts $73.5 Million Net for April-June
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. issued its first set of quarterly earnings since Isetan Co. Ltd and…
Shiseido Sales Drop 5.4% in 1st Qtr.
Shiseido Co. Ltd. reported Thursday its operating profits and net sales were down in the first-quarter…
Uniqlo Parent Fast Retailing Posts 26.8% Net Gain
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Kao Adds to Sofina Franchise
Kao Corp. will unveil a new cosmetics brand, called Sofina Primavista, in September.
Kao Income Slips 5.6 Percent
Impacted by rising fuel and raw material costs — plus greater marketing expenses than in its prior fiscal…
Shiseido’s Three-Year Plan: 20% Annual Growth
Shiseido Co. Ltd. is aiming for annual sales growth of 20 percent under an aggressive new three-year strategy.
Japan Fashion Week Theatrics Highlight Innovative Styles
Japan Fashion Week showcased just about every runway antic imaginable — from bunny masks to models in coffins…