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Nihonbashi Dept Store Wars to Grow Fiercer With New Openings
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Two long-established Japanese department store firms are scheduled to open newly refurbished stores in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district this autumn in an attempt to develop a wider customer base in light of the aging of customers.
Takashimaya Co. will open on Tuesday a shopping mall-t...
Two long-established Japanese department store firms are scheduled to open newly refurbished stores in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district this autumn in an attempt to develop a wider customer base in light of the aging of customers.
Takashimaya Co. will open on Tuesday a shopping mall-t...
- September 24, 2018
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Ikea Eyes New Stores in Tokyo, Osaka
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Ikea, the Swedish furniture giant, envisions a global expansion into urban areas. It plans to open multiple stores in central Tokyo and eventually expand into Osaka, Ikea Japan K.K. President Helene von Reis said in an interview with The Japan News in Tokyo on Wednesday.
“Tokyo i...
Ikea, the Swedish furniture giant, envisions a global expansion into urban areas. It plans to open multiple stores in central Tokyo and eventually expand into Osaka, Ikea Japan K.K. President Helene von Reis said in an interview with The Japan News in Tokyo on Wednesday.
“Tokyo i...
- September 4, 2018
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Japan’s Core Consumer Prices Rise 0.8% On Year in July
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - Prices in Japan edged up only marginally in July, according to government data on Friday, as the world's third-largest economy showed little sign of winning its battle with deflation.
Inflation stood at 0.8 percent year-on-year in July, unchanged from the previous month and ...
TOKYO - Prices in Japan edged up only marginally in July, according to government data on Friday, as the world's third-largest economy showed little sign of winning its battle with deflation.
Inflation stood at 0.8 percent year-on-year in July, unchanged from the previous month and ...
- August 25, 2018
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Wage Growth in Japan Hits 21-year High, Possibly Signaling a Pickup in Household Spending
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JAPAN TIMES
Household spending slid in June, but real wages rose at their fastest pace in more than 21 years thanks to higher summer bonuses, a sign that benefits of a prolonged economic recovery are broadening.
Household income also marked the fastest gain in three years on an increase in pay ...
Household spending slid in June, but real wages rose at their fastest pace in more than 21 years thanks to higher summer bonuses, a sign that benefits of a prolonged economic recovery are broadening.
Household income also marked the fastest gain in three years on an increase in pay ...
- August 8, 2018
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Walmart Reportedly Looking to Sell Seiyu Supermarket Chain
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - U.S. retailer Walmart Inc has decided to sell Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu and has already approached major retailers and private equity funds, the Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday.
If realized, the sale could amount to around 300 billion to 500 billion yen ($2...
TOKYO - U.S. retailer Walmart Inc has decided to sell Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu and has already approached major retailers and private equity funds, the Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday.
If realized, the sale could amount to around 300 billion to 500 billion yen ($2...
- July 13, 2018
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Uniqlo Eyes Expansion Into India
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THE JAPAN NEWS
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI (Bloomberg) — Fast Retailing Co., operator of the Uniqlo casual-wear brand, has applied to open stores in India as Asia’s largest clothing chain increases its reliance on overseas markets.
The Japanese company submitted an application on Nov. 21 seeking governmen...
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI (Bloomberg) — Fast Retailing Co., operator of the Uniqlo casual-wear brand, has applied to open stores in India as Asia’s largest clothing chain increases its reliance on overseas markets.
The Japanese company submitted an application on Nov. 21 seeking governmen...
- November 27, 2017
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Smart Speakers Make Japan Debuts
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Competition among manufacturers of voice-controlled speakers with integrated artificial intelligence software has intensified as the Japanese arm of U.S. tech giant Google Inc. announced the launch of its smart speaker last week.
Line Corp., best known for its free messaging app,...
Competition among manufacturers of voice-controlled speakers with integrated artificial intelligence software has intensified as the Japanese arm of U.S. tech giant Google Inc. announced the launch of its smart speaker last week.
Line Corp., best known for its free messaging app,...
- October 11, 2017
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Japan Aims to More Than Quadruple Rice Exports in 2019
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - Japan's agriculture ministry said Friday it is aiming to more than quadruple the country's annual rice and rice product exports to 100,000 tons in 2019, ministry officials said Friday.
On the back of falling domestic demand, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisherie...
TOKYO - Japan's agriculture ministry said Friday it is aiming to more than quadruple the country's annual rice and rice product exports to 100,000 tons in 2019, ministry officials said Friday.
On the back of falling domestic demand, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisherie...
- September 8, 2017
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Convenience Stores Hire Foreigners to Tackle Labor Shortage
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Facing a serious labor shortage, major convenience store operators are stepping up efforts to hire overseas students and homemakers with young children to work in their outlets.
In a bid to add overseas students to its workforce, Lawson, Inc. began conducting training courses in ...
Facing a serious labor shortage, major convenience store operators are stepping up efforts to hire overseas students and homemakers with young children to work in their outlets.
In a bid to add overseas students to its workforce, Lawson, Inc. began conducting training courses in ...
- August 29, 2017
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Ikea Cuts Prices on 600 Furniture Items in Japan Amid Intense Competition
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Ikea Japan K.K. on Thursday lowered the price of about 600 items sold in Japan to appeal to customers amid severe competition from rivals, including domestic home furnishings chain Nitori Holdings Co. and online competitors.
The products include tables, sofas and other popular go...
Ikea Japan K.K. on Thursday lowered the price of about 600 items sold in Japan to appeal to customers amid severe competition from rivals, including domestic home furnishings chain Nitori Holdings Co. and online competitors.
The products include tables, sofas and other popular go...
- August 26, 2017
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