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Retail Asia12/11/2021

The resumption of auto part factories in Vietnam is set to contribute to the recovery of Japanese automakers struggling with a supply shortage due to Covid-19. The three Vietnam factories of Japan’s Furukawa Electric, which make wire harnesses for cars, are expected to soon return to full capacity. Factory floors “have returned to a position […]

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Retail Asia11/11/2021

Japan’s FamilyMart is making strong inroads into Malaysia, offering a new concept in retail with the focus on fresh food, ruffling the convenience store sector which has been largely dominated by 7-Eleven and MyNews. The world’s second-largest convenience store chain after 7-Eleven has redefined the concept and has gained more foot traffic to its Japanese-style konbini since […]

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Retail Asia15/10/2021

Hong Kong noodle chain Tamjai SamGor Mixian is to expand its international reach with its Japanese debut early next year. Marking the brand’s second overseas entry after Singapore, the Japan launch follows its IPO in Hong Kong last week, the proceeds of which will be used to fund its global expansion plan, including its launch […]

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Retail Asia15/10/2021

The chief executive of Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Co believes inbound tourism will return next year as the pandemic abates, beginning a gradual recovery in sales of high-end goods to travelers. A halt in tourism amid the COVID-19 pandemic has cut off sales to Chinese visitors, a critical segment in years past. China may start […]

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Retail Asia15/10/2021

Hyundai Motor’s global chief operating officer said on Wednesday the South Korean automaker wants to develop its own chips to reduce reliance on chipmakers. A global shortage of semiconductors, triggered partly by surging demand for laptops and other electronic products during the pandemic, has shuttered some auto production lines globally this year. Hyundai temporarily suspended […]

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Retail Asia04/10/2021

Japanese sports fans will be able to enjoy more premium sports content as SoftBank Corp. (SoftBank), a leading telecom carrier in Japan, has partnered with SES for the aggregation and delivery of live sporting events to its corporate customers, such as TV stations and video distribution companies, SES announced. Under the new agreement, SES, via […]

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Retail Asia03/09/2021

Metro aims to cease the operative business by the end of October 2021, whereby all 10 stores and the delivery business will be closed. The company has thoroughly analysed alternative options but sees no path to profitable growth and a leading wholesale position in the Japanese market. The exit of METRO Japan business will lead […]

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Retail Asia31/08/2021

lue Bottle Coffee, the Nestle-owned American coffee chain, has entered Osaka with a trendy look designed by Tokyo-based studio, I In. Customers entering the store are welcomed by an open space filled with the essence of warm wood and bright light through floor-to-ceiling glass windows. In contrast with the wooden floor, the barista’s drip station […]

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Retail Asia30/08/2021

Japan’s retail sales rose for a fifth straight month in July, beating expectations as the consumer sector continued its recovery, although a coronavirus resurgence has cast doubts over the spending outlook. A surge in Delta variant cases this month forced the government to widen state of emergency restrictions, which are now threatening to hurt consumer […]

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Retail Asia20/08/2021

Starbucks today announced a new program to reduce food waste at select Starbucks stores across Japan. To ensure unsold food does not go to waste, participating stores have the option of marking down select bakery products by 20% several hours prior to closing. As part of Starbucks ongoing commitment to fight against hunger, the company […]

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Retail Asia11/08/2021

UBS and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust further their two-year alliance with the latest launch of a wealth management joint venture in Japan. UBS and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings (SMTH) has launched operations under joint venture UBS SuMi TRUST Wealth Management, according to a statement, across Japan in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. The new company is the first […]

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Retail Asia04/08/2021

Hidefumi Hommyo got an unusual start in the sneaker business. A native of Japan who became acquainted with the US while studying at Temple University in Philadelphia, Hommyo realized sneakers that were rare in Japan could be found easily, and cheaply, in the US. He made trips up and down the east coast in the […]

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Retail Asia14/07/2021

Daikin which is the Japanese air conditioning major has revealed that it has developed an air conditioner that can help EVs extend their range by up to 50 per cent which is a huge gain. The report comes from Nikkei Asia, the Japanese financial daily. The report states that Daikin is preparing to commercialize the […]

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Retail Asia06/07/2021

German luxury fashion house Hugo Boss has launched its first Boss flagship store on Tokyo’s famous shopping street the Ginza. Spanning two stories, the Hugo Boss Japan flagship occupies 480sqm of the Tokyu Plaza Ginza shopping centre. The store features a giant glass facade where a digital wall is installed to showcase campaign videos and […]

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Retail Asia05/07/2021

Japanese chain retailer Muji opened its first store in Hanoi on Saturday after opening one in HCMC last November. The store, which spans 2,000 square meters at Vincom Center Metropolis on Lieu Giai Street, is the second to be opened in Vietnam. The flagship store in Hanoi provides around 5,000 products, ranging from fashion, cosmetics […]

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Retail Asia21/06/2021

Cartier has reopened its flagship in Ginza, Tokyo following extensive renovations. The flagship store covers a surface of 10,764-square-feet. The Ginza boutique houses the luxury jewelry company’s men’s and women’s watch collections on the first floor, diamonds, including engagement rings, contemporary designs, and special orders, on the second floor, and fashion accessories and leather goods […]

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Retail Asia10/06/2021

U.S. food delivery firm DoorDash, which is backed by SoftBank Group, announced the launch of services in Japan on Wednesday, joining an increasingly crowded market that has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Services will be initially limited to the city of Sendai in Miyagi prefecture, the money-losing delivery firm told reporters, in a step that […]

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Retail Asia10/06/2021

Uniqlo opened the doors of its newest large-format store on Friday, in the historic and culturally significant neighborhood of Asakusa. The store follows the concept of “our neighborhood” and aims to support the area’s local businesses, residents, and artisans. With a selling area of more than 21,000 square feet, Uniqlo Asakusa also boasts one of the longest […]

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Retail Asia04/06/2021

Miniso, a leading lifestyle product retailer, has opened 364 brick-and-mortar stores globally in the last 12 months, an average pace of one per day – bucking pandemic retail trends. The latest was the mid-May new store opening in the cultural hub and university city of Lille, France. It is the country’s third MINISO location, and the […]

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Retail Asia03/06/2021

Japanese coffee shop Omotesando Koffee is officially opening its first Metro Manila branch in Power Plant Mall, Makati City, tentatively slated for an August 2021 launch. The famous Zen-style, minimalist coffee shop from Tokyo will be brought into the Philippines by H&F Retail Concepts, the group behind luxury fashion brands Univers, Homme et Femme, Balenciaga, […]

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