90% of Japanese Listed Apparel Firms Down but E-Commerce Powers Ahead
Most apparel firms and retailers suffered plummeting sales in March and expect a further wrenching in April.The only retailers to post higher sales...
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Donki to Ignite Off-Price Retail Market in Japan
Unlike the US and Europe, Japan had no off-price fashion market to speak of until last year when Geo Holdings, World and Joyful Honda launched...
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World Signs 30-Shop Laura Ashley License
World Co Ltd (3612 JP)Â delisted several years ago in order to clean house away from the public eye and then listed again last year hoping that it...
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Sanyo Shokai Signs Joint Venture with Spanish Brand Ecolaf but It Won't Stop the Rot
The major Japanese apparel firms like World Co Ltd (3612 JP), Onward Holdings (8016 JP) and Sanyo Shokai (8011 JP) continue to struggle.The key...
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Yamato Launches Fitting Stations for Apparel E-Commerce
Yamato Holdings (9064 JP)Â has come up with multiple solutions to improve e-commerce fulfilment, from lockers to tie-ups with convenience stores.Its...
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