Laox

Retail Asia31/07/2020

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Japanese electronics retailer Laox is to shut half of its stores in Japan as its customer base dried up due to Covid-19 social-distancing. Laox is managed by Chinese electronics giant Suning and the duty-free stores had been a popular location for Chinese tourists looking for Japanese appliances. The significant drop in the number of foreign […]

Retail Asia12/07/2019

Japanese tax-free store operator Laox plans to raise US$94 million to expand its activities in China and boost its e-commerce footprint. The company will issue shares to Granda Galaxy (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Suning Appliance Group), and Global Worker (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chuben Sangyo). Once the funds are in the bank, Laox will further […]

Retail Asia05/03/2019

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Tokyo-based duty-free operator Laox is allowing Chinese tourists to Japan to do their tax-free shopping online in advance of their visit. The duty-free goods will be listed on an Alibaba-hosted website, allowing consumers to purchase their goods online and pick them up at Laox locations of their choice within Japan up to a month following […]

Retail Asia10/10/2016

Japanese duty-free retailer Laox has opened its eighth store in Dragon Gate Building, Osaka. Called “Laox Osaka Dotonbori Ebisubashi Store”, the exterior of the first floor and second floor is covered with glass, making this a street-level store with a characteristic design that attracts the attention of passersby. The store specialises in personal items such […]

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Suning shutting half of its Laox store footprint in Japan

Japanese tax-free store operator Laox Expanding in China

Laox lets Chinese tourists Flying to Japan pre-order duty-free

Laox opens new Osaka store