Primer: Konaka Co Ltd (7494 JP) - Aug 2026
Konaka is navigating a structural decline in its core men's suit business by diversifying its store formats and expanding into non-apparel...
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The Great Divide: Fashion Retail’s Oligopoly
​Japanese clothing market dominated by top 100 retailers in FY2024-25, with top 10 owning 34% in specialty market, solidifying oligopoly. Leaders...
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Japan's Fashion Sector 2023: Recovery Complete for Some as the Sector Looks Forward
​Apparel sector's recovery in 2022 was uneven. Tourism and domestic demand are expected to boost 2023-24 sales, but pricing pressure is widening...
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Japan's Apparel/Fashion Sector Big Review: Momentum Builds for Full Recovery
Japan's fashion and apparel sector was severely hit by the pandemic and the loss of tourism. With wallets full, Japanese are now spending again...
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Japanese Retailing 2021-22: What's Really Going on and What's Next?
There is increasing divergence between the winners and losers in Japanese retailing and the following in-depth review looks at performance in the...
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