Primer: Kintetsu Department Store (8244 JP) - Aug 2026
Regional Leader Facing Secular Headwinds: Kintetsu Department Store is a major player in Japan's Kansai region, anchored by its flagship Abeno...
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Japanese Department Stores: The Elite Profit Machines
Dept. stores in big cities have grown 2% since 2010, but regional are down 42%, a massive gap. The elite luxury sector is thriving, with big...
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Japan Retail Update: Winners and Losers as FY2023 Ends
Summary: Japan's retail sectors in 2023 saw drugstore consolidation and encroachment on supermarkets, while dept. stores and lifestyle retailing...
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Japan's Best Performing Retailers
There were strong improvements in both sales and profits for leading retailers last year and the following insight looks at the main winners and...
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The Great Divide: Isetan and Hankyu Break Records as Regional Department Stores Close
Japan's department stores have rarely provided good returns due to anaemic profit margins. This is changing with Japan's best chains and stores now...
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