Primer: Laox Co Ltd (8202 JP) - Aug 2026
Laox is a retailer heavily reliant on inbound tourism to Japan, a factor that introduces significant volatility to its financial performance....
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[Japan M&A] Who Owns Who in Fashion & Lifestyle Markets
Recent years have seen a surge in deals between Japanese and foreign companies in lifestyle/fashion, driven by consolidation and category...
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Japan Fashion Retailing: Stores Still Popular and Profit Soars for Some
A major review of Japanese clothing retail markets: the ongoing shakeout benefits large and small chains, but profit growth across the sector is...
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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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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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