Forever 21 and American Eagle Outfitters are returning to Japan after withdrawing from the country in 2019.…
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Eddie Bauer plans Japan return with reopened stores
Authentic Brands Group announced on September 15 that its Eddie Bauer brand has entered into a new retail partnership with local distribution company, Itochu. Eddie Bauer’s new deal with Itochu, a tra…
Aeon brings Japan’s Komeda’s Coffee to Hong Kong
Aeon Hong Kong has partnered with Japanese chain coffee shop Komeda to introduce the Komeda Coffee Shop in Hong Kong. It will be open next month after Aeon Hong Kong secured regional franchise rights …
Why is Japan’s National Tax Agency urging young adults to drink?
Young adults in Japan have significantly reduced their alcohol consumption in recent decades, with the average annual intake decreasing from 100 liters in 1995 to 75 liters in 2020, the same has been …
Japan’s Asics sales up 7 percent
Japanese sporting footwear giant Asics on August 12 recorded a 7.4 percent growth in sales to JPY 221 billion (USD 1.59 billion) for the second quarter, on the back of sales growth across its performa…
Amazon to become top shareholder of Japanese cosmetics company Istyle
Amazon is expanding its presence in Japan’s cosmetics market by partnering with Istyle, the owner and operator of the @Cosme stores. Istyle will offer beauty products from a “wide range of brands and …
Japan’s weak demand weighs on Shiseido’s earnings
Shiseido’s sales and profit declined in the first half of the year due to weak domestic demand. The company, whose brands include Nars, Drunk Elephant, and its namesake Shiseido, reported a 0.4 …
Hermès Asia sales up 15%, Japan surges 20%
The Parisian luxury house said all the geographical areas posted strong growth, with strong resilience from Asia despite the sanitary context in China.…
Three Tokyo-based corporations unveil plans for Shibuya Upper West Project
Three Tokyo-based corporations, Tokyu Corporation, L Catterton Real Estate, and Tokyu Department Store have unveiled plans for the Shibuya Upper West Project, a landmark, high quality, mixed-use proje…
K-beauty gains popularity in Japan thanks to K-pop culture
With the resurgence of Korean pop music, TV series, and films in the neighbouring country, South Korean cosmetics businesses are making a major effort to increase their presence in Japan, where Korean…