News & Archives from Lux Research Japan :

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News & Archives > Jun, 2016

Japanese watchmaker aims for luxury market

June 27, 2016

Citizen Watch Co., the Japanese watchmaker, agreed to buy Swiss rival Frederique Constant. The acquisition was announced May 26 under Citizen's mid-term business plan titled Citizen Global Plan 2018.

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Focus group facilities in Japan

June 23, 2016

Focus groups are a key part of customer research. Focus groups can help you learn about public perceptions of your company, purchasing habits, and customer needs. You get honest feedback and valid opinions. To keep the setting neutral to minimize bias in the discussion, you may want to find a facility designed to host focus groups. The facilities are equipped with large rooms, lots of seating, and video recording equipment. Here is a directory of major focus group facilities in Japan.

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