Japan

Levi’s banks on ‘North Star’ of Asia to drive growth

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.
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Suntory to implement price increases in Japan starting October

It will affect products in PET bottles, cans, and other containers.
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Levi’s opens largest single-floor store in Nagoya, Japan

It features the first Levi’s® Tailor Shop in the Tokai region.

Rakuten uses autonomous robots to boost last-mile delivery

They can deliver at night and in bad weather thanks to LiDAR sensors.

TSUTAYA Books partners with China's M&G to expand in Japan

M&G’s products will be available at 120 TSUTAYA locations in Japan.

Japan's Trial Holdings to acquire supermarket chain Seiyu for $2.55b

Japan’s Trial Holdings has announced that it will acquire supermarket chain Seiyu for $2.55b (JPY 382.6b) from its current majority owner, U.S. private equity firm KKR (KKR.N), Reuters reported.

Rakuten Rakuma to expand cross-border sales on eBay USA

It aims to boost international sales for merchants.

Gaw Capital Partners and Patience Capital Group acquire Tokyu Plaza Ginza

Gaw Capital holds 91% of the joint venture, with PCG owning 9%.

Japan’s Megabass partners with L Catterton to boost global growth

The collaboration aims to scale Megabass’ production.

Japan’s beauty industry fights online fakes with blockchain

Smart packaging helps ensure that consumers are buying the real thing.

Fast Retailing to revise remuneration system in Japan starting March

For new employees, monthly salaries will rise by $189.81 to $2,085.91.

Japanese beauty brands turn to intelligent packaging to fight counterfeiting

Brands are adopting technologies like blockchain, NFC-enabled smart packaging, and data tracking.

How hyper-realistic food replicas enhance Japan’s retail experience

These models are now a key part of Japan’s tourism, blending art, innovation, and culinary tradition.