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Retail

Uniqlo Owner's Profit Falls Short Despite Gains in China

Fast Retailing Co.’s weak performance in Japan overshadowed a strong showing in its overseas markets, particularly China.

Retail

Uniqlo Owner's Profit Falls Short Despite Gains in China

Fast Retailing Co.’s weak performance in Japan overshadowed a strong showing in its overseas markets, particularly China.

China

China Puts a Pretty Face on Shiseido's Sales

Widening losses in the US and Europe and a company supply shortage caused a 29 percent slide in fourth-quarter operating profit, despite an 8.9 percent rise in 2018 sales.

China

China Puts a Pretty Face on Shiseido's Sales

Widening losses in the US and Europe and a company supply shortage caused a 29 percent slide in fourth-quarter operating profit, despite an 8.9 percent rise in 2018 sales.

Global Markets

In Japan, Luxury Flourishes While Economy Flounders

Japan’s economy is dipping in and out of recession, but the country is still one of the bright spots in the global luxury goods market. BoF reports.

Global Markets

In Japan, Luxury Flourishes While Economy Flounders

Japan’s economy is dipping in and out of recession, but the country is still one of the bright spots in the global luxury goods market. BoF reports.

Financial Markets

Shiseido Jumps by Record as Tourist Buying Fuels Gain in Profit

Shiseido Co. surged by the most on record in Tokyo trading after the Japanese cosmetics maker reported that buying by tourists helped fuel profit that beat analyst estimates.

Financial Markets

Shiseido Jumps by Record as Tourist Buying Fuels Gain in Profit

Shiseido Co. surged by the most on record in Tokyo trading after the Japanese cosmetics maker reported that buying by tourists helped fuel profit that beat analyst estimates.

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Retail

Uniqlo Steps Up Controls on China Suppliers

Japanese fashion giant Fast Retailing Co. is tightening controls on treatment of workers at key suppliers' factories in China following complaints by labor rights groups.

Retail

Uniqlo Steps Up Controls on China Suppliers

Japanese fashion giant Fast Retailing Co. is tightening controls on treatment of workers at key suppliers' factories in China following complaints by labor rights groups.

Global Markets

Belle Buys Stake in Baroque Japan, Aims to Create Fashion Empire Across Asia

Baroque Japan — owner of womenswear brands including Moussy, Sly, Rodeo Crowns, Shelter, Black and Rienda — has a new Chinese majority shareholder, which already owns some 25 percent of the Chinese footwear market and aims to create one of the biggest fashion retailers in Asia. JapanConsuming reports.

Global Markets

Belle Buys Stake in Baroque Japan, Aims to Create Fashion Empire Across Asia

Baroque Japan — owner of womenswear brands including Moussy, Sly, Rodeo Crowns, Shelter, Black and Rienda — has a new Chinese majority shareholder, which already owns some 25 percent of the Chinese footwear market and aims to create one of the biggest fashion retailers in Asia. JapanConsuming reports.

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