Japan
Fun Japan introduces new e-commerce platform You.en
The site will feature short video content from users testing various products.
Shiseido launches new beauty wellness brands
The beauty brand has collaborated with distributors Tsumura and Kagome for two new brands.
IKEA unveils the most sustainable store in Japan
The Maebashi store will have the lowest operational climate footprint in the market.
Uniqlo sues SHEIN over alleged shoulder bag imitation
It demands SHEIN to stop selling the product and compensation for damages.
AEON Mall to install 15 MW solar carports
The solar carports will be installed in 12 AEON stores.
Shiseido launches app to provide beauty regimen support for consumers
The app also provides them with feedback on the appropriateness of their regimen application.
Aeon switches 55% of domestic stores to renewable energy
The retailer has achieved 3,706 million kWh in renewable energy.
How Isetan Mitsukoshi attracts talentend employees
The company also promotes "specialised human resources."
Norway-based jewellery retailer Tom Wood enters Asian market with Tokyo flagship store
The store employs a contemporary and minimalist style for a cutting-edge customer experience.
CHARLES & KEITH introduces first exclusive showroom at new Japan flagship store
The new exclusive showroom will feature the brand’s new products to media and celebrities.
Shiseido to purchase Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare brand
The beauty brand will add to Shiseido’s robust prestige beauty portfolio.
Rakuten Seiyu Netsuper, Inc. to be become a subsidiary of Rakuten
Services under Rakuten Seiyu Netsuper will remain unaffected yet improved.
Shiseido opens Shiseido Future University for talent development
The programmes builds on Shiseido’s philosophy of “People First”.
PUMA Japan names new general manager
Ryokusai Inoue held positions as director of retail in PUMA and country manager of Tesla.
Japan’s Seven & i sells Sogo & Seibu to Fortress Investment Group unit
The company aims to focus on its convenience store businesses.
How beauty brands can penetrate the Japanese market
They can leverage on K-Beauty products and traditional ingredients, amongst others.