Japan

UNIQLO opens door to London’s Regent Street

Fast Retailing noted this is its “most significant store” under the brand to date.

UNIQLO opens door to London’s Regent Street

Fast Retailing noted this is its “most significant store” under the brand to date.

JCCU expands sustainable product offerings

This includes 18 products that use whitebait as an ingredient.

UNIQLO Japan profit sees ‘considerable dip’ in H1 2022

Its operating profit stood at ¥80.9b, a 17.3% drop.

Fast Retailing to reopen MINA TENJIN in 2023

The facility will have a total sales area of over 22,000 square metres.

Rakuten, Seiyu collaborate on digital marketing initiatives

Rakuten Point Cards will be usable in all Seiyu stores starting 26 April.

UNIQLO Japan same-store sales drop 14%YoY in February

Total sales, including online sales, also declined 11.4%

UNIQLO, Japan Tennis Association extend sponsorship agreement

The clothing retailer will supply match apparel and training wear in 2022.

Suntory Beverages to make 50% of its bottles from recycled materials

This is in line with its 2030 target to use 100% sustainable PET bottles.

Uniqlo Japan same-store sales slip by 7.1% in January

This was due to a lack of inventory of thermal clothing.

Japanese multinational fast-food chains reel over potato shortage

The shortage has pushed McDonald’s Japan to temporarily drop some offerings.

Mitsubishi, Lawson to supply solar power to 3,600 convenience stores

The supplying of the renewable energy will start in April 2022.

Germany-based Metro ceases Japan operations

Its wholesale business has suffered from an unfavourable market position.

Starbucks Japan offer 20% discounts to bakery products

The company plans to both minimize food waste and donate part of the revenue to charity.

Uniqlo snags commercial property in London’s Regent Street

The flagship store will be open by the spring of 2022.

Koala Sleep Japan wins Furniture Retailer of the Year - Japan award

Koala’s product range and customer service ensure customers can rest easy.

Hugo Boss launches first flagship store in Japan

The store has a bespoke for special services tailored to each customer.