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In Japan, Urban Research Experiments with Virtual Changing Booths
So far, virtual changing rooms have been more of a toy than a true commercial tool. Urban Research could change that. JapanConsuming reports.
In Japan, Urban Research Experiments with Virtual Changing Booths
So far, virtual changing rooms have been more of a toy than a true commercial tool. Urban Research could change that. JapanConsuming reports.
Global Markets
Japan’s Urban Research Expanding
Opening 50 to 60 new stores per year and driving sales growth above 20 percent, Urban Research, one of Japan's fastest growing fashion retailers, is tapping new opportunities. JapanConsuming reports.
Japan’s Urban Research Expanding
Opening 50 to 60 new stores per year and driving sales growth above 20 percent, Urban Research, one of Japan's fastest growing fashion retailers, is tapping new opportunities. JapanConsuming reports.
Global Markets
Japan’s Online Fashion Sales Climbing Fast
As online fashion sales expand, more large firms are committing investment to both websites and back-end logistics, while pure play e-tailers are launching new brands specifically for the online channel. JapanConsuming reports.
Japan’s Online Fashion Sales Climbing Fast
As online fashion sales expand, more large firms are committing investment to both websites and back-end logistics, while pure play e-tailers are launching new brands specifically for the online channel. JapanConsuming reports.
Global Markets
In Japan, the Rise of 'Geek Brands'
There are more single or childless Japanese men in their 30s and 40s than ever before. The affluent and well paid among them have the time and money to indulge their most esoteric whims, whether in hobbies or consumer goods. A host of new brands and stores have emerged to serve them. One of the latest is H Tokyo, a tiny store devoted entirely to men’s handkerchiefs. JapanConsuming investigates.
In Japan, the Rise of 'Geek Brands'
There are more single or childless Japanese men in their 30s and 40s than ever before. The affluent and well paid among them have the time and money to indulge their most esoteric whims, whether in hobbies or consumer goods. A host of new brands and stores have emerged to serve them. One of the latest is H Tokyo, a tiny store devoted entirely to men’s handkerchiefs. JapanConsuming investigates.
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The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
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American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
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Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.