Cosmetics is big business in Japan, with sales of JPY2.2 trillion (USD26 billion) per year. Yet as recently as 10 years ago, it was a surprisingly non-innovative industry. Women – or, increasing…
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Japan JR East’s in-station stores a success story
Despite the feeble state of domestic consumption, retailers led by East Japan Railway Co. are continuing to infiltrate train stations to tap commuters’ propensity to shop.
Japan’s JR East …
Male consumers grab goods to keep warm in Japan
More male consumers this winter are buying clothes and food that help them stay warm in Japan.
While women in general are considered more vulnerable to cold weather, many men have become less tolerant…
Lawson CEO ready for China push
Lawson Inc. CEO Takeshi Niinami aims to open almost 10,000 stores in China by 2020, selling drinks, food and magazines. To pull it off, the Tokyo-based executive is packing his bags for Shanghai.…
Japanese companies urged to rethink Asia view
Asia is the new engine of global growth, but Japanese companies’ past success models of doing business in the region may turn out to be a liability under the changing competitive environment, ex…
“World’s 1st” glasses-free 3D TV hits Japan stores
Toshiba on Wednesday launched in Japan what it calls the world’s first television that allows viewers to see 3D images without the need to wear special glasses, amid intensifying competition in …
American Eagle Outfitters plans to open retail stores in Japan
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) on Tuesday announced its plans for American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie by American Eagle stores in Japan, in partnership with Sumikin Bussan Corporation. The firs…
McDonald’s to test delivery service in Japan
McDonald’s will launch trial deliveries next Monday from an outlet in Tokyo’s Setagaya Ward and expand the service if the test succeeds, a company spokesman said on Tuesday.
The service wi…
Japan retail chain to withdraw Nazi costume from sale
A Japanese discount chain has said it will remove a Nazi costume from its shelves after receiving a complaint from a Jewish group in the US. The costume is on sale at Don Quijote Co for about 5,000 ye…
Getting JAL on its feet
Japan Airlines Corp. (JAL) on 30 November received approval from the Tokyo District Court for its reconstruction plan.
JAL achieved a consolidated operating profit of JPY132.7 billion (USD1.6b) i…