Japan
Japan’s foodservice sector gains from tourism revival
The reopened borders and weaker yen are expected to attract tourists.
Why Japanese brands should expand discounter offerings
The rising cost of living dampened consumers’ purchasing power.
Fast Retailing profit climbs 60% in 2022
Its net profit amounted to JPY273.3b ($1.855b).
Seven & i net income posts over 27% growth in H1
Its net income attributable to owners amounted to JPY136b ($934.8b).
Rakuten eyes carbon neutrality by 2023
It is amongst the companies that joined the RE100 initiative.
Isetan Mitsukoshi posts over 145% sales growth in Tokyo stores
It also saw a 133% increase in its domestic department stores.
E-commerce market in Japan to grow by nearly 7% in 2022
The market is expected to be valued at $194.3.
UNIQLO opens pop-up store in Poland
This is the first physical presence of the retailer in the country.
Lawson net income climbs to JPY624m in Q1
This is up from JPY 393m in the same quarter last year.
Suntory profit jumps 40% in H1
The beverage company reported a profit of JPY74b.
Japanese brand GU to open first store in the US
Its pop-up store will be located in Soho, New York.
Hypebeast, Jun open first Hypegolf store in Japan
The store will also be home to the first Hypebeans café in Japan.
Into the dreamland with Koala Sleep Japan
The company wins at Retail Asia Awards 2022.
Toys “R” Us Japan wins Marketing Initiative of the Year in 17th Retail Asia Awards
This is for the Toys "R" Us Asia's Dream Toy Creator Contest.
Japan’s consumer co-ops raise $6.5m for Ukraine
The proceeds has been donated to UNICEF and other organizations.
Growth in sight for Japan’s retail sector despite slow recovery
Store footfall is continuing to rise despite substantial COVID-19 cases.