Japan
Rakuten launches AI agent across mobile, web platforms
It offers tools such as AI chat, voice input, image search, and translation.
Japanese consumers shift shopping habits amidst soaring inflation
51% of consumers are now engaging in new shopping behaviors.
Acne Studios opens new flagship in Tokyo
The design takes cues from the city’s urban landscape.
Couche-Tard ends $47b bid for Seven & i
It cited refusal by Seven & i to engage constructively.
Guess Jeans launches Tokyo flagship
Japan is now one of the company’s most important international markets.
Columbia Sportswear opens largest Japan store
It offers the brand’s most extensive product lineup in the country.
Koala Sleep Japan wins Retail Product of the Year - Japan at the Retail Asia Awards 2025
Koala Mattress PLUS has redefined what it means to sleep in comfort.
Shiseido opens expanded beauty counter at Fukuoka Airport
The revamped space is five times larger than the previous setup.
CJ Foods to build new mandu factory in Japan
Construction is expected to finish by July.
Rakuten Group to merge five subsidiaries to streamline operations
It will be effective from 1 January 2026.
How Suntory uses heritage, celebrity endorsements to strengthen brand
The ads targeted young adults, families, and beverage connoisseurs.
Levi’s banks on ‘North Star’ of Asia to drive growth
Premiumisation has allowed its Japan unit to post the fastest growth in the region.
Suntory to implement price increases in Japan starting October
It will affect products in PET bottles, cans, and other containers.
Levi’s opens largest single-floor store in Nagoya, Japan
It features the first Levi’s® Tailor Shop in the Tokai region.
Fast Retailing appoints new CEO for GU
This takes effect on 1 April.
Rakuten uses autonomous robots to boost last-mile delivery
They can deliver at night and in bad weather thanks to LiDAR sensors.
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