Japan retail sector
SUGI Holdings to enter Thailand’s health and beauty care industry
Together with Retail Business Public, all parties will present a new store concept by mid-2024.
SUGI Holdings to enter Thailand’s health and beauty care industry
Together with Retail Business Public, all parties will present a new store concept by mid-2024.
Japan’s games, puzzles market almost double in 2022
Driven by Pokemon, it recorded the fastest growth in Asia.
Calbee’s expansion seeks to counter declining savory snack market in Japan: Analyst
Calbee plans to expand in China and North America.
Japan’s kaintenzushi restaurant chains eye global expansion
This comes as the chain sees a slow domestic market demand.
Bain Capital to buy majority stake in Japanese apparel maker Mash
Fashion brands under Mash include Gelato Pique, Snidel, and Fray I.D.
Suntory net profit grows 14.5% in first nine months
Its net profit amounted to JPY68b.
Isetan Mitsukoshi posts over 145% sales growth in Tokyo stores
It also saw a 133% increase in its domestic department stores.
E-commerce market in Japan to grow by nearly 7% in 2022
The market is expected to be valued at $194.3.
Lawson net income climbs to JPY624m in Q1
This is up from JPY 393m in the same quarter last year.
Suntory profit jumps 40% in H1
The beverage company reported a profit of JPY74b.
Japanese brand GU to open first store in the US
Its pop-up store will be located in Soho, New York.
Growth in sight for Japan’s retail sector despite slow recovery
Store footfall is continuing to rise despite substantial COVID-19 cases.
Japan’s retail sector enjoys foot traffic recovery in Q1
Second-hand luxury goods businesses saw solid demand in the quarter.
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