Pomellato to Stage Paris Exhibit
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After 27 Years, Union Plants a Flag in Tokyo
The brand's owner Chris Gibbs said he's plotting more openings in the near future.
March Sales Grow Among Retailers in Japan
Warm weather throughout the month and continued growth of tax-free sales contributed to the rise.
Mon Purse Founder: Personalization Equals Emotion
Australian entrepreneur Lana Hopkins, who applied the Build-a-Bear model to handbags, spoke at WWD's Tokyo…
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Tommy Hilfiger on How Gigi, New Show Format Kept Brand From Aging Out
Speaking at WWD's Tokyo summit, the designer and businessman outlined how he has rejuvenated his brand.
International Expansion Should Focus on Cities, Not Nations
Naomi Yamakawa of McKinsey & Co. said tastes between neighboring cities can vary wildly.
Sourcenext Sees Its ‘Pocketalk’ Translator as Consumer Solution — and Business Tool
The handheld device will ship later this year in the U.S. and Canada.
Japan’s Technical Textiles Industry Seeks Growth in Global Markets
Material innovations include the work of Asahi Kasei, a textile firm that recently received the Senken…
Shiseido Outlines New Strategy, Sets Three-Year Sales Target
Aiming to become the "most trusted" beauty company, it will invest in marketing, digitization and a…
Japanese Retailers See Mixed Sales in February
Cold weather helped to move winter items out shop doors, but snow kept customers from shopping.
Japanese Textiles Lead in Traditional Techniques, Sustainability
The Japan External Trade Organization hosted its first-ever Japan Textile Salon in New York.
Rakuten Teams With Wal-Mart on Grocery Deliveries, E-books
The two companies look to expand their consumer reach in Japan and the U.S.
The Soloist Eschews Streetwear Label
The line will be shown in tandem with Undercover at Pitti Uomo.
December Sales in Japan Grow
Retailers were given a boost thanks to colder-than-usual weather and a busy sale season.
Kanebo’s President to Step Down; Successor Appointed
Yoshihiro Murakami will take over from Masumi Natsusaka effective Jan. 1.
Yoshikazu Yamagata Stages Show and Exhibit at Tokyo’s Teien Museum
The events coincide with the tenth anniversary of Yamagata's brand Writtenafterwards.