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Isetan to Sell Barneys Japan

Barneys and Isetan are winding down a long and sometimes anguished relationship.

Vuitton Sees Further Growth in Japan

Louis Vuitton, while firmly established in the Japanese market, still has room to grow.

Louis Vuitton’s Tokyo Dome

Louis Vuitton held its first-ever fashion show here Wednesday for 500 guests, building a dome for one night…

New York Artist Brings OriginalFake to Tokyo

The opening last month coincided with the nation's "Golden Week," a collection of four national holidays…

On the Move

Japanese organizers adjust to new fashion week dates.

Shiseido Sales Looking Up…Avon Earnings Fall

Shiseido Group traded in red ink for black. Avon was hurt by expenses from restructuring.

Bottega Veneta Unveils Flagship in Omotesando

Tomas Maier is the latest designer to take a Tokyo tour.

Bottega Veneta Opens Tokyo Flagship

Tomas Maier is the latest designer to take a Tokyo tour.

Juicy Couture Brings Its Cool to Japan

Juicy Couture fever is heating up in Japan.

Youth Movement

Japanese trade shows focus their efforts on young and lesser-known designers.

Wal-Mart’s Global Push

Nimble technology is key for global retailers seeking to gain traction in new markets abroad.

Beauty Beat: Shiseido Delivers $9M Profit in Quarter

"Shiseido's wake-up call has finally come," the company's president and chief executive officer Shinzo Maeda…

Shiseido Group Sales Up 9.3%

Shiseido Group announced a 9.3 percent increase in sales for the first quarter compared with a year ago.

Where: Japan

Tokyo, the ever-changing metropolis, offers tons of exotica night and day to satisfy any appetite for the…

As Theory Shares Soar, Rosen Details Growth Plan

Theory, a contemporary brand that generates $300 million in wholesale volume, is making key moves to…