Workman Under Pressure
​Workman's shift from durable work gear to casual clothing has led to declining sales and profits, challenging its once successful business model.
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Sweet Honeys: A Profit Machine
​Low cost apparel retailers are seeing increased profitability, with Honeys leading the way through a revival and focus on creating a low cost...
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Primer: Shimamura (8227 JP) - Apr 2026
Shimamura operates a highly resilient and profitable business model focused on low-cost, off-price apparel, primarily targeting families in...
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Japan Fashion E-Commerce: Growth but More Divergence
​Japan's fashion e-commerce sector is booming, but success is concentrated among a few operators utilizing omnichannel strategies, while smaller...
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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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