ABC Mart Expands Lead in Footwear
​Despite a stagnant market, ABC Mart remains dominant in Japan's footwear industry, although it is now facing competition from direct brand sales...
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Workman Wins as Decathlon Closes Japan Stores
Workman has won the battle for Japan's low price sports and outdoor market. Decathlon is in retreat and no other retailer comes close on cost...
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Japan Sports Retail in Flux as Mitsubishi Ditches Himaraya
Mitsubishi will divest its long-standing holding in sports retailer, Himaraya. With the sports retail market in flux, Himaraya is a likely target...
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Workman Vs. Decathlon: The Upcoming Battle for Japan's Sports Market
Decathlon is a category killer sans pareil and will finally open its first store in Japan in March. If Decathlon implements its store roll out...
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Workman Breaks Out of Trade Sales with New Sports/Active Chain Promising Major Growth
Key Points: Workman (7564 JP) is a quiet success story, clothing Japan’s army of workers who need specialist work clothing and uniforms, but it...
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