All Japan articles – Page 3
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco's international arm will face scrutiny at its half-year update
Tesco is expected to post positive interims next week, but its struggling overseas operations are set to face a brighter than usual spotlight.
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NewsCath Kidston buys Japanese franchise business from Sanei International
Homewares retailer Cath Kidston has bought its Japanese stores from its franchise partner as part of its overseas expansion plan.
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NewsUniqlo owner's profits soar but European arm hit by London flagship refit
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has reported a 47% jump in pre-tax profits to ¥210.2bn (£1.11bn) for the nine months ending May 31 2015.
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NewsCasio bids to rival Apple by launching its first smartwatch
Japanese watchmaker Casio is poised to do battle with technology giant Apple after revealing plans to launch its own smartwatch.
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OpinionThree reasons why robots won’t be changing the face of retail any time soon
Tech giant Toshiba recently unveiled a humanoid robot employee, but machines are unlikely to assume customer-facing roles in retail yet.
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NewsRakuten buys a stake in online discount platform Fanli
Japanese ecommerce giant Rakuten has bought a stake in online discount provider Fanli as part of the etailer’s plans for global expansion.
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NewsJapanese convenience store giant FamilyMart in merger talks with UNY Group
Japanese retail giant FamilyMart is in talks over a merger with the UNY Group to create the country’s second-biggest convenience store chain.
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NewsBurberry to live stream autumn/winter fashion show to fans in Japan
Burberry is planning to live stream its upcoming Prorsum womenswear show to consumers in Japan using a messaging app called Line.
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NewsEtailer Rakuten ties up with Japan Post to offer click-and-collect
Japanese ecommerce giant Rakuten has teamed up with Japan Post to launch a new click-and-collect service across the country.
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NewsPretty Green plans expansion after record Christmas
Pretty Green, the menswear retailer in which Oasis star Liam Gallagher is an investor, has posted a Christmas sales surge.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How is supply chain security affected by world events?
How will recent world events such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and sanctions on Russia effect the security of global supply chains?
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OpinionComment: Japan and China’s retail sector is buoyed by seasonal celebrations
As Halloween and other festivities approach, Japan and China’s online retail sector has experienced unprecedented levels of activity.
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NewsFast Retailing appoints creative head as profits slide
Japanese fashion giant Fast Retailing has hired a new creative head after reporting falling profits and increasing sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How food offers are transforming retail destinations
Retail destinations are being transformed by new food and beverage outlets. Retail Week asks whether food really can serve up more retail sales.
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NewsFootwear gets fishy with Tokyo Otaku Mode’s sushi socks
Keeping your socks in pairs has never been more appealing than with Tokyo Otaku Mode’s socks that look like sushi when rolled up.
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NewsLondon most desirable city for international retailers
London is home to more international retailers than any other city in the world, as it continues to be a magnet to new brands.
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NewsBurberry full-year profits rise as it targets Japanese growth
Burberry’s adjusted pre-tax profit rose 8% to £461m in its full year to March 31 as it targets growth in the Japanese market.
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NewsMamas and Papas founders in talks to sell a stake in the maternity retailer
The founders of Mamas and Papas are in discussions to sell a stake in the maternity specialist retailer for the first time.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Obataimu - the Japanese tailoring movement
‘Born in Bombay, conceived in Tokyo’ - Obataimu is a fashionable boutique in South Mumbai based on two key concepts: Otaku and Takumi.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Amazon has become the flag-bearer in fulfilment
Thanks to the Japanese principle of Kaizen, etail giant Amazon sets the bar in delivery at its Hemel Hempstead fulfilment centre.