Primer: Matsuya Co Ltd (8237 JP) - Aug 2026
Prime Ginza Location Driving Recovery: Matsuya's flagship Ginza store is capitalizing on the resurgence of inbound tourism and strong spending...
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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 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 Morning Connection: Markets Uncertain to Start the Week After Moody's US Downgrade
Quantum computing names up after positive news from QUBT. Short squeeze for JP retailers after social media post about activist involvement. Recent...
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Department Store Sales Higher than Pre-Covid
​City center department stores thrived in 2024 thanks to tourist spending, while the sector as a whole surpassed 2019 sales despite regional...
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