japan

Uniqlo’s same-store sales in October were up 35.7% over last year in Japan, following falling temperatures, the launch of the +J collection and other promotional campaigns. The number of customers in these stores rose 24.6%. Total sales increased 47.7% compounded by new store openings. The +J range has proven extremely successful for the brand who […]

There really can be no doubt now that Uniqlo‘s +J range by Jull Sander is working and working remarkably well. The range gives a glimpse at what happens when a high-end designer with a penchant for tailoring & quality fabrics successfully meets with true mass production. The style of the range is true Jull Sander […]

Versace are withdrawing from the Japanese market with the closure of its last three stores in Tokyo, Osaka & Chiba and liquidation of the Japanese business by the end of the year.  This isn’t a permanent move however, its more because the Versace boutiques no longer represent the brand image and they feel its better […]

I do like all white fitouts but too frequently they lack texture & dimension so look very sterile.  Japan does some of the best all-white fitouts you can find and the Patrick Cox boutique in Tokyo’s Aoyama district is one of the best.  It was done by local architect Chikara Ohno who used only three […]