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News & Archives > Retail
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.
Tiffany shines in Japan with Abenomics impact
June 03, 2013
Tiffany & Co reported better than expected first-quarter earnings in Japan.
Luxury goods sales up at Japanese department stores
March 08, 2013
Major department stores in Japan say sales of luxury goods are picking up on the back of the bullish stock market.
Luxury Brand Fast-Fashion Collaborations in Japan
February 28, 2012
Fast-fashion chain H& M recently launched new a collection in Tokyo developed in collaboration with Italian luxury brand Versace.
Luxury Spending Soars as Japanese Self-Restraint Weakens
October 07, 2011
Although its economic prospects are still unclear, sales of luxury products are increasing again in Japan.
Louis Vuitton and Barney's New York Open New Shops in Kobe
March 11, 2010
Well-known French luxury brand Louis Vuitton and American premium retailer Barney's New York both opened new shops in Kobe's Iryuchi district earlier this month.
Takashimaya Osaka Adds More Luxury Shopping Floor space
March 09, 2010
Although some Japanese retail segments are struggling with reduced demand, luxury shopping venues in Japan's city centers continue to expand.
Uniqlo Jil Sander tie-up: +J
July 10, 2009
Major Japanese casual fashion retailer Uniqlo announced the name of it's highly anticipated tie-up collection with fashion designer Jil Sander earlier this week.
Barney's New York Continues Japanese Expansion
June 19, 2009
American premium department store brand Barney's New York is continuing its expansion in the Japanese market.
Mauboussin Free Diamonds in Japan
June 02, 2009
On June 1 French luxury jewelry brand Mauboussin gave away 5,000 cut diamonds at its flagship store in Tokyo's Ginza district.
Daikokuya Launches Online Luxury Handbag Rental Services
May 14, 2009
Daikokuya, a major player in Japan's used luxury handbag market, recently announced the launch of its new luxury handbag rental services.
Chrome Hearts Tokyo - New Sales Approach
March 28, 2009
Last April, Chrome Hearts, an American luxury brand known for jewelry and leather goods in gothic motifs, opened a revamped Tokyo flagship store.
Coach Japan- Improved Customer Service through Specialization
March 19, 2009
Coach Japan, the Japanese arm of American Luxury luggage maker Coach, has announced it will implement a qualifications testing system for staff beginning April 18th, in an effort to improve customer service levels.
Gilt's Japan Debut
March 19, 2009
American online luxury shoppers may already be familiar with www.gilt.com, a discount online luxury retailer, offering discontinued premium branded items at steep discounts.
South American Brands on Display In Omotesando
March 12, 2009
March 3rd marked the opening of the first H.P. France select shop, "soup of her art" in Omotesando, Tokyo.
Prada Japan Discounts Prices
March 12, 2009
Beginning March 14th, Prada Japan will be discounting prices up to 10% on some of their most popular products.
New Restrictions on Chinese Imports
March 12, 2009
According to the Japanese Ministry of Finance, counterfeit luxury brand imports restricted at customs rose 16.6% in 2008.
Takashimaya In Shanghai
March 05, 2009
Japanese luxury department store brand Takashimaya is scheduled to open in Shanghai in 2012.
Kanebo Cosmetics to Produce a New Aging Foundation Product for their gDew Superiorh line
October 09, 2008
Luxury supermarkets in Japan rapidly expanding to match increasing market for wealthy aged consumers
May 13, 2008